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Cheap Car Rentals in Tanzania

Driver's age: 25-65
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Tanzania car rentals in 2026

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 16 August 2026.

Most popular company

Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

AED 155

Cheapest price per day

AED 68
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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 67 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 88, which is about 220% cheaper than the typical rate.

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

Planning to hire a car in Tanzania? May is the cheapest month, costing about AED 92 per day. In contrast, January is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 106. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

AED 106

February

AED 103

March

AED 99

April

AED 99

May

AED 92

June

AED 95

July

AED 95

August

AED 106

September

AED 103

October

AED 103

November

AED 103

December

AED 106

What car do most people hire in Tanzania?

Standard cars (Nissan X-Trail, for example) are the most popular in Tanzania. Compact (Toyota Corolla Wagon) and SUV (Nissan Juke) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Tanzania.

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 20 pickup locations in Tanzania to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 16 August 2026.
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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 16 August 2026.

Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar

4 locations
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

ABBYCAR

2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

6.0

Cargini

1 location
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Alma Car Hire

3 locations
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CarQ

1 location
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1First Car Rental

6 locations
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Ace

2 locations
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Xdrive Mobility

1 location
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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 16 August 2026.

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

    The most popular car hire company at Tanzania is G Raffas Cars. With prices on LUXURY starting at AED 649/day about 33% more people book with G Raffas Cars than other companies in the country.

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

    At AED 168/day, it is 6% cheaper on average to rent a car in Zanzibar than any other city in Tanzania. The cheapest price found in Tanzania was for AED 99/day in Zanzibar.

  • 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 16 August 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Tanzania. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 27+

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Travelling to a place near Tanzania?

Hire a car at Tanzania if you plan to visit one of these locations
Warwick
Salem
Brookline
Randolph

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