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

For the best savings on car hire in Cotonou, make your reservation 39 days before pickup. The average price then is just RM 151/day – about 118% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in Cotonou?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Cotonou is Europcar (rated 5.3/10). Avis (rated 2.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Europcar
Europcar
5.3
Avis
Avis
2.0
Sixt
Sixt
2.0
Hertz
Hertz
2.0

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

At Cotonou, the best time to rent a car is at May, with an average daily rate of just RM 218. Conversely, September is the priciest month, averaging RM 356 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 Cotonou, the best time to rent a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just RM 218. Conversely, September is the priciest month, averaging RM 356 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

RM 306

February

RM 297

March

RM 234

April

RM 230

May

RM 218

June

RM 226

July

RM 327

August

RM 226

September

RM 356

October

RM 356

November

RM 348

December

RM 339

What car do most people hire in Cotonou?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Cotonou are the following: Compact cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar), Mini cars (Hyundai i10 or similar), and SUV cars (Mercedes-Benz GLE or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Cotonou?

In Cotonou, Hertz, keddy by Europcar, and Sixt have 2 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in Cotonou

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Cotonou known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 5 car rental companies in Cotonou. Reviews were last updated on 18 September 2025.

Europcar

1 location
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Avis

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Sixt

2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Hertz

2.0
Poor
1 review•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

keddy by Europcar

2 locations
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Cotonou, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 September 2025.

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

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Cotonou for a month is certainly possible.

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