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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 4 November 2025.

Most popular company

Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

C$ 57

Cheapest price per day

C$ 57
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Cheapflights insights for Tanzania car rentals

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

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

To get the best deal on a rental car in Tanzania, book about 40 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around C$ 38, which is about 1% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest rental car company in Tanzania?

Looking to rent a car in Tanzania? Autounion Car Rental had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only C$ 40.36/day. GREEN MOTION also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at C$ 43.93/day.

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

The cheapest month to rent a car in Tanzania is April, when you can expect to pay C$ 44/day on average. The most expensive month to rent a car in Tanzania is August (C$ 60/day on average). The average daily rental 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 rent.

January

C$ 48

February

C$ 48

March

C$ 45

April

C$ 44

May

C$ 53

June

C$ 52

July

C$ 58

August

C$ 60

September

C$ 57

October

C$ 57

November

C$ 47

December

C$ 50

What car do most people rent in Tanzania?

The most popular types of cars to rent in Tanzania are the following: Mini rentals (Class Mini Car or similar), Compact rentals (Toyota RAV4 or similar), and SUV rentals (Toyota Rush or similar).

Which car rental 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.

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Tanzania, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 26 pickup locations in Tanzania to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 4 November 2025.
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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 4 November 2025.

Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar

4 locations
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AbbyCar Car Rentals

2 locations
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Alma Car Hire

3 locations
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1First Car Rental

6 locations
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Ace

2 locations
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Final Rentals

3 locations
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Hertz

3 locations
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SURPRICE CAR RENTAL

3 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 4 November 2025.

  • What is the most popular car rental provider in Tanzania?

    The most popular car rental company in Tanzania is Autounion Car Rental. With prices on MINI starting at C$ 54/day about 157% more people book with Autounion Car Rental than other companies in the country.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Tanzania?

    When visiting Tanzania, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Zanzibar where rental cars typically will cost around C$ 57/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Tanzania was found in Zanzibar for just C$ 53/day.

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

    Cars in Tanzania are to be driven on the left side of the road.

Car rentals by fuel type in Tanzania

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Tanzania. Deals were last updated on 4 November 2025.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Tanzania. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 242+

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Travelling to a place near Tanzania?

Rent a car at Tanzania if you plan to visit one of these locations
Medford
Chelsea
Waltham
Warwick
Milford
Braintree
Plymouth
Hampton
Old Orchard Beach
Revere
Everett
Salem
Merrimack
Kennebunk
Watertown
Lawrence
Seekonk
Nashua

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