Most popular company | AUTOUNION | |
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Price of gas per litre | £1.25 | |
Average price per day | £72 | |
Cheapest price per day | £47 |
January
£48
February
£49
March
£45
April
£47
May
£45
June
£62
July
£62
August
£61
September
£48
October
£47
November
£44
December
£53
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Dar Es Salaam is November. The most expensive time to rent a car is June. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.
When hiring a car in Tanzania, you will need to be 21 years or older to apply at most car hire agencies. You will need a valid driving licence and your passport details when applying for it, as well as your debit/credit card to pay the service fees. You may be able to hire a car when you are under 21 but there will be additional fees you will have to pay due to your age. You will also need to carry all contracts and paperwork for the hired car on you at all times when driving as well as your driving licence and passport with relevant visas.
Driving is on the left-hand side.The minimum driving age is 18 years. Seat belts are mandatory for the driver and passengers in the front seat. Motorcycle helmets are required for all riders as well as liability insurance. The permitted blood alcohol level in the country is 0.08%. The speed limit in urban areas is 50 km/h (31 mph), outside urban areas it is 80km/h (50 mph). The original driving licence you received will be enough to allow you to drive around Tanzania if it is in English. If it isn't, it will have to be officially transcribed by your embassy if you would like to use it. But you will only be allowed to do this for six months and after that you will need to re-do your driving licence in Tanzania in order to continue to drive. It is best to contact the Dar es Salaam motor vehicle authorities for recent law changes.
Due to the state of the road networks in Tanzania, it will always be advantageous to have an off-road vehicle like a 4X4, but a 2X4 will also be okay when looking for car hires, as it will have the durability and speed needed on the highway and a small amount of off-road capabilities when this may be necessary. But then again, if you are only hiring a car to drive around the city then you wouldn't need such a big vehicle and could go with something smaller and more compact, which would also cost less in the end.
When trying to figure out where to park your hired car at night, it always depends on your reason for being in the country. If you have booked a hotel or lodge to stay at then you'll be able to park there. If you're visiting friends or family, you can leave the car there. Otherwise, you should be able to park your car in the street and if there really is nowhere else to park your car, there is always the option to drop it off at the car hire agency overnight.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £58/day when booking a car hire in Dar Es Salaam. The absolute best deal a user found was for £39/day from Autounion Car Rental, booked on May 8.
The average price of petrol in Dar Es Salaam is £1.25/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £56 and £81 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
From Autounion Car Rental you can hire a car in Dar Es Salaam from about £296 per week on average.
Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 17% to make it a great deal in Dar Es Salaam. Try to book at least 90 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the average.
The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Dar Es Salaam it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.
Our recent data shows that Autounion Car Rental can potentially be 31% below the average car hire price in Dar Es Salaam. Check prices and availability for Autounion Car Rental and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Dar Es Salaam is on average £1,271 a month or £42 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Dar Es Salaam car hire.
£0 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Dar Es Salaam, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Dar Es Salaam, then opt for a Mini hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of June, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as £98/day.
The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Intermediate (Toyota RAV4) in Dar Es Salaam, making it the most popular option.