Cheapflights insights for Zanzibar car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Zanzibar, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Zanzibar?
For the best savings on car hire in Zanzibar, make your reservation 22 days before pickup. The average price then is just S$ 35/day – about 15% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car rental company in Zanzibar?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Zanzibar is AbbyCar Car Rentals (rated 6.0/10). Hertz (rated 5.7/10) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Zanzibar?
At Zanzibar, the best time to rent a car is at March, with an average daily rate of just S$ 36. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging S$ 40 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Zanzibar, the best time to rent a car is in March, with an average daily rate of just S$ 36. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging S$ 40 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
S$ 37
February
S$ 37
March
S$ 36
April
S$ 37
May
S$ 36
June
S$ 37
July
S$ 40
August
S$ 40
September
S$ 40
October
S$ 40
November
S$ 37
December
S$ 38
What car do most people rent in Zanzibar?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Zanzibar are the following: Compact cars (Volkswagen Golf or similar), Standard cars (Class Standard SUV or similar), and SUV cars (Class Standard SUV or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Zanzibar?
In Zanzibar, Autounion Car Rental, Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar, and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL have 4 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.
Top rental agencies in Zanzibar
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Zanzibar known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Zanzibar. Reviews were last updated on 13 June 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Zanzibar, such as AbbyCar Car Rentals, Hertz and Ace. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.
AbbyCar Car Rentals
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Hertz
Ace
Europcar
Autounion Car Rental
Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar
SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
Alma Car Hire
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Zanzibar, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 June 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Zanzibar?
Typically, how long you can rent 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.