Tanzania car rentals in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Tanzania. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 September 2025.
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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?
To get the best deal on car hire in Tanzania, book about 35 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 117, which is about 160% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Tanzania?
Planning to hire a car in Tanzania? March is the cheapest month, costing about RM 147 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 230. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
RM 167
February
RM 163
March
RM 147
April
RM 147
May
RM 201
June
RM 197
July
RM 222
August
RM 230
September
RM 230
October
RM 197
November
RM 184
December
RM 172
What car do most people hire in Tanzania?
SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV, for example) are the most popular in Tanzania. Economy (Class Economy Car) and Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Tanzania.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Tanzania?
Autounion Car Rental has 15 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. DISCOUNT.QUEBEC has the second-highest number of locations in Tanzania at 11.
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 18 September 2025.
Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar
AbbyCar Car Rentals
Alma Car Hire
1First Car Rental
Ace
Final Rentals
Hertz
SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Tanzania, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 September 2025.
What side of the road do you drive on in Tanzania?
Cars travel on the left side of the road in Tanzania.