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Cheap Car Rentals in Tanzania

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Cheapflights insights for Tanzania car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Tanzania, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Tanzania?

Book your rental car in Tanzania 61 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around S$ 38/day on average when booked 61 days ahead, which saves you 10% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Tanzania?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Tanzania is November, when you can expect to pay S$ 46/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Tanzania is September (S$ 65/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

S$ 48

February

S$ 56

March

S$ 55

April

S$ 52

May

S$ 57

June

S$ 50

July

S$ 53

August

S$ 59

September

S$ 65

October

S$ 55

November

S$ 46

December

S$ 57

What car do most people rent in Tanzania?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Tanzania are the following: SUV cars (Nissan X-Trail or similar), Standard cars (Nissan X-Trail or similar), and Mini cars (Hyundai i10 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Tanzania?

Autounion Car Rental has 14 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. DISCOUNT.QUEBEC has the second-highest number of locations in Tanzania at 11.

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Top rental agencies in Tanzania

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Tanzania known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Tanzania. Reviews were last updated on 16 August 2025.

Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar

4 locations
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

AbbyCar Car Rentals

2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

6.0

Autounion Car Rental

14 locations
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DISCOUNT.QUEBEC

11 locations
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keddy by Europcar

10 locations
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Europcar

9 locations
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Sunnycars

7 locations
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1First Car Rental

6 locations
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Tanzania, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 August 2025.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Tanzania?

    In Tanzania, drivers are expected to drive on the left side of the road.

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