Cheap Car Hire in Zanzibar from R441

To hire a small car in Zanzibar, Tanzania, you would pay an average price of R588/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Zanzibar, Tanzania (~R461/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R1 120/day). In fact, May is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Zanzibar. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Zanzibar, renting a small car saves you 27% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Zanzibar small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Zanzibar, Tanzania, you would pay an average price of R812/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Zanzibar, Tanzania (~R524/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R1 052/day). In fact, November is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Zanzibar. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Zanzibar, renting a medium car is 2% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Zanzibar medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Zanzibar, Tanzania, you would pay an average price of R1 355/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Zanzibar, Tanzania (~R1 143/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~R4 241/day). In fact, July is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Zanzibar. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Zanzibar, renting a large car is 41% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Zanzibar, Tanzania, you would pay an average price of R735/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Zanzibar, Tanzania (~R459/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R1 341/day). In fact, May is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Zanzibar. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Zanzibar, renting a SUV saves you 9% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Zanzibar SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Zanzibar, Tanzania, you would pay an average price of R843/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a van in Zanzibar, Tanzania (~R820/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R1 834/day). In fact, January is about 3% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Zanzibar. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Zanzibar, renting a van is 5% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Zanzibar van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen PoloR441/day

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Toyota Corolla CrossR501/day

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• What is the cheapest hire car found in Zanzibar?

  In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R504/day when booking a car hire in Zanzibar. The absolute best deal a user found was for R447/day from CarQ, booked on Apr. 20.

• What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Zanzibar?

  According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Zanzibar from the following companies over the past two weeks: CarQ (R430/day), Autounion Car Rental (R539/day), and GREEN MOTION (R919/day).

• What are petrol prices like in Zanzibar?

  The average price of petrol in Zanzibar is R20,29/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R913 and R1 319 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

• How much does it cost to hire a car in Zanzibar for a week from CarQ?

  From CarQ you can hire a car in Zanzibar from about R3 324 per week on average.

• How far in advance should I hire a car in Zanzibar for the best price?

  Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 44% in Zanzibar - we recommend booking at least 59days in advance.

• Can I rent a car for a month in Zanzibar?

  Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Zanzibar however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

• How much does it cost to rent a car in Zanzibar for a month?

  You can potentially save up to 12% on a month-long rental by booking with CarQ. CarQ is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Zanzibar can cost you on average R14 244 a month or R475 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

• How much is a car hire in Zanzibar for a weekend?

  Car hire prices in Zanzibar are typically R0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Mini to save money on your trip to R0. Our users have found prices for Mini car hire in May to be on average R488 per day.

• What car do most people hire in Zanzibar?

  The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Zanzibar is Mini (Hyundai i10) based on our Cheapflights data.