Botswana car rentals in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Botswana. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 August 2025.
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Cheapflights insights for Botswana car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Botswana, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Botswana?
For the best savings on car hire in Botswana, make your reservation 73 days before pickup. The average price then is just AED 107/day – about 133% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Botswana?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Botswana is October, when you can expect to pay AED 121/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Botswana is August (AED 220/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
AED 132
February
AED 180
March
AED 151
April
AED 198
May
AED 195
June
AED 169
July
AED 202
August
AED 220
September
AED 143
October
AED 121
November
AED 158
December
AED 140
What car do most people hire in Botswana?
Economy cars (Volkswagen Polo, for example) are the most popular in Botswana. Full-size (Class Full-size Truck) and Compact (Toyota Corolla) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Botswana.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Botswana?
Bidvest has 8 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Bluu has the second-highest number of locations in Botswana at 5.
Top rental agencies in Botswana
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Botswana known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Botswana. Reviews were last updated on 18 August 2025.
Europcar
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Hertz
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Bidvest
Bluu
Dollar
Sunnycars
Thrifty
Autounion Car Rental
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Botswana, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 August 2025.
What side of the road do you drive on in Botswana?
Cars in Botswana are to be driven on the left side of the road.