Cheap Car Hire in Zanzibar from £20

To hire a small car in Zanzibar, Tanzania, you would pay an average price of £26/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Zanzibar, Tanzania (~£23/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£29/day). In fact, April is about 12% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Zanzibar. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Zanzibar, hiring a small car saves you 22% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Zanzibar small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Zanzibar, Tanzania, you would pay an average price of £29/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Zanzibar, Tanzania (~£26/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£39/day). In fact, November is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Zanzibar. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Zanzibar, hiring a medium car saves you 10% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Zanzibar medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Zanzibar, Tanzania, you would pay an average price of £62/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Zanzibar, Tanzania (~£57/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£109/day). In fact, October is about 9% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Zanzibar. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Zanzibar, hiring a large car is 47% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Zanzibar large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Zanzibar, Tanzania, you would pay an average price of £32/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Zanzibar, Tanzania (~£25/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£57/day). In fact, May is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Zanzibar. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Zanzibar, hiring a SUV saves you 0% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Zanzibar SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Zanzibar, Tanzania, you would pay an average price of £50/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a van in Zanzibar, Tanzania (~£34/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£128/day). In fact, January is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Zanzibar. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Zanzibar, hiring a van is 36% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Zanzibar van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

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• What are the requirements to hire a car in Zanzibar?

  For a cheap car hire in Zanzibar, you need to be 21 years of age, whilst you will normally need to be older if you want to get a passenger van hire or a luxury car hire in Zanzibar. In order to get your Zanzibar car hire, you will need an up-to-date driver’s licence and also another form of ID, such as a passport. To get hire cars in Zanzibar, you will also need a temporary driver’s permit, which is issued by the local authorities. Most major credit cards and debit cards are accepted as payment.

• What are the rules for driving in Zanzibar?

  When you’re in your car hire in Zanzibar, you must stick to the speed limits, which are 80 kph (50 mph) in rural areas and 40 kph (25 mph) in urban zones. You must also make sure all occupants in the car are wearing their seatbelt. Whilst there are not any specific rules for children in cars, it is strongly suggested that small children be in a suitable child seat. Avoid consuming alcohol before you drive, as the drink driving limit is 0.08%. For more information on the latest driving rules, you can contact the local authorities, who will tell you of any recent changes to the laws.

• What type of car is recommended for driving in Zanzibar?

  No matter if you’re looking for a cheap car hire in Zanzibar or a more premium option, there is a vehicle for you. If you need to hire cars in Zanzibar to explore the towns and cities, then it’s suggested that you get a smaller, more compact car. An example of this is a Toyota Yaris, which is great for driving through narrow streets and for parking in small spaces. If you plan to take your car hire in Zanzibar into the countryside, then you might need a more robust car, such as a Daihatsu Terios, which has 4X4 capabilities. This is especially helpful when the terrain becomes less even in the more rural parts of the island.

• Where are the best places to park in Zanzibar?

  When you need to park your car hire in Zanzibar, you will find that a lot of the car parks are in Stone Town. For example, you could park at the car park on Malindi Road, which is a short walk from the People’s Palace Museum and the Old Fort. If you are taking a day trip to a town such as Jambiani, you might find parking harder to come by. However, there is parking opposite Darajani Market, which costs about TSh1000 (£0.30) per hour. If you need more parking information for Zanzibar car hires, you can ask at the reception desk when you pick your vehicle up.

• What is the cheapest hire car found in Zanzibar?

  In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £24/day when booking a car hire in Zanzibar. The absolute best deal a user found was for £21/day from Autounion Car Rental, booked on Apr. 21.

• What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Zanzibar?

  According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Zanzibar from the following companies over the past two weeks: Autounion Car Rental (£20/day), GREEN MOTION (£20/day), and DISCOUNT.QUEBEC (£22/day).

• What are petrol prices like in Zanzibar?

  The average price of petrol in Zanzibar is £1.01/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £45 and £66 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

• How much does it cost to hire a car in Zanzibar for a week from Autounion Car Rental?

  Autounion Car Rental is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Zanzibar. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about £153 per week.

• How far in advance should I hire a car in Zanzibar for the best price?

  Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 18% in Zanzibar - we recommend booking at least 89days in advance.

• Can I rent a car for a month in Zanzibar?

  Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Zanzibar.

• How much does it cost to rent a car in Zanzibar for a month?

  Generally, a month-long car rental in Zanzibar can be found for about £654, with the average price for a rental being around £22 a day. Book with Autounion Car Rental, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 15% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Zanzibar.

• How much is a car hire in Zanzibar for a weekend?

  For a weekend car hire in Zanzibar, you can expect the average price to be around £0. Usually a Mini hire in Zanzibar is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Mini for May, it will cost approximately £22 per day.

• What car do most people hire in Zanzibar?

  Suzuki Alto, which is a Mini vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Zanzibar according to Cheapflights users.