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    Volkswagen Polo
    or similar Economy
    Manual
    4
    1
    A/C
    5
    2
    $27.13
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.9
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Airport (GBE)
    Sir Seretse Khama Airport, Gaborone
    Rental desk is located in the terminal.
    Drop-off information
    Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Airport (GBE)
    Sir Seretse Khama Airport, Gaborone
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Toyota Corolla Quest
    or similar Compact
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    6
    $32.26
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.9
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Airport (GBE)
    Sir Seretse Khama Airport, Gaborone
    Rental desk is located in the terminal.
    Drop-off information
    Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Airport (GBE)
    Sir Seretse Khama Airport, Gaborone
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    4x4
    This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
    Free additional driver
    Toyota Hilux
    or similar Full-size Extended Cab Pickup
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    12
    $79.23
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Airport (GBE)
    Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, 9351 Letlametlo, Gaborone
    The desk is located inside the terminal at Unit 0186.
    Drop-off information
    Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Airport (GBE)
    Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, 9351 Letlametlo, Gaborone
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Average deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Free additional driver
    Toyota Corolla Cross
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    10
    $53.21
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Airport (GBE)
    Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, 9351 Letlametlo, Gaborone
    The desk is located inside the terminal at Unit 0186.
    Drop-off information
    Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Airport (GBE)
    Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, 9351 Letlametlo, Gaborone
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Average deposit
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Free additional driver
    Volkswagen Polo Vivo
    or similar Economy
    Manual
    4
    2
    A/C
    5
    1
    $26.54
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Airport (GBE)
    Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, 9351 Letlametlo, Gaborone
    The desk is located inside the terminal at Unit 0186.
    Drop-off information
    Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Airport (GBE)
    Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, 9351 Letlametlo, Gaborone
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Free additional driver
    Volkswagen Polo
    or similar Economy
    Manual
    4
    2
    A/C
    4
    3
    $29.64
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Airport (GBE)
    Desk Inside Terminal. Unit 0186
    Drop-off information
    Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Airport (GBE)
    Desk Inside Terminal. Unit 0186
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Online check-in
    Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
    Volkswagen Polo
    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    4
    $30.82
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Kasane Airport (BBK)
    KASANE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Upper Road, Kasane
    Please follow the signs to the car rental area
    Drop-off information
    Kasane Airport (BBK)
    KASANE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Upper Road, Kasane
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Average deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Free additional driver
    Toyota Starlet
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    4
    1
    A/C
    5
    5
    $31.53
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Airport (GBE)
    Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, 9351 Letlametlo, Gaborone
    The desk is located inside the terminal at Unit 0186.
    Drop-off information
    Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Airport (GBE)
    Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, 9351 Letlametlo, Gaborone
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Free additional driver
    Toyota Corolla
    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    7
    $33.65
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Airport (GBE)
    Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, 9351 Letlametlo, Gaborone
    The desk is located inside the terminal at Unit 0186.
    Drop-off information
    Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Airport (GBE)
    Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, 9351 Letlametlo, Gaborone
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Toyota Rumion
    or similar Intermediate Van
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    8
    $50.02
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.9
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Airport (GBE)
    Sir Seretse Khama Airport, Gaborone
    Rental desk is located in the terminal.
    Drop-off information
    Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Airport (GBE)
    Sir Seretse Khama Airport, Gaborone
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Volkswagen T-Cross
    or similar Compact Monospace
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    9
    $52.58
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.9
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Airport (GBE)
    Sir Seretse Khama Airport, Gaborone
    Rental desk is located in the terminal.
    Drop-off information
    Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Airport (GBE)
    Sir Seretse Khama Airport, Gaborone
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    4x4
    This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
    Free additional driver
    Toyota Fortuner
    or similar Full-size SUV
    Automatic
    7
    3
    A/C
    5
    11
    $76.05
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Airport (GBE)
    Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, 9351 Letlametlo, Gaborone
    The desk is located inside the terminal at Unit 0186.
    Drop-off information
    Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Airport (GBE)
    Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, 9351 Letlametlo, Gaborone
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Average deposit
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
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    The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 08:06 on 19.08.25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

    Why book with us?

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    World's Leading Car Rental Booking Website in the World Travel Tech Awards (4 years in a row).
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    A combined rating of 4.5 with 200k+ total reviews on platforms like Trustpilot, Google, and Review Center.
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    Have already booked on one of the fastest-growing car rental booking websites.

    Travel information

    Languages
    English, Tswana
    Currency
    BWP
    Drive on
    Left-hand side
    Country code
    +267
    Average car rental price
    $47 per day
    Average car rental length
    9 days
    Speed limit within town
    30 km/h or 19 mph
    Speed limit out of town
    60 - 120 km/h or 37 - 75 mph
    Acceptable limit of BAC
    0.08%
    Average gas price
    $1.11 per liter or $4.20 per gallon
    Lowest gas price
    $0.90 per liter or $3.41 per gallon
    Highest gas price
    $1.13 per liter or $4.28 per gallon
    Rating
    10 / 10

    One-way car rentals in Botswana

    Here are the most popular one-way rental options for pickup in Botswana and drop off in another country:

    • From Botswana to South Africa - 12 offers from $42.42 per day
    • From Botswana to Namibia - 8 offers from $62.00 per day

    The most popular location in Botswana

    Map of top car rental locations

    A
    Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Airport (GBE)
    5 rental locations
    B
    Maun Airport (MUB)
    4 rental locations
    C
    Kasane Airport (BBK)
    3 rental locations
    D
    Gaborone (Downtown)
    3 rental locations

    When to book in Botswana and for how long?

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

    The cost of renting a car in Botswana varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.

    Saver's insights

    Cheapest monthSeptember Most expensive month June
    Average price $81 A good deal $51 Cheapest supplier Avis Cheapest car type Small cars
    Average rental costs per day in Botswana
    $87
    $43
    $0

    $65

    in January

    Jan

    $61

    in February

    Feb

    $77

    in March

    Mar

    $65

    in April

    Apr

    $66

    in May

    May

    $79

    in June

    Jun

    $49

    in July

    Jul

    $60

    in August

    Aug

    $39

    in September

    Sep

    $69

    in October

    Oct

    $72

    in November

    Nov

    $62

    in December

    Dec

    The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Botswana is September — when rental costs average $38.64 per day. This is 52% cheaper than the yearly average and 51% cheaper than renting a car in June (when prices average $78.93 per day).

    This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

    What's the most popular month to rent a car in Botswana?

    Based on how many customers search for a car in Botswana, the most popular month is December, while the least popular is May.

    Monthly searches in Botswana by pick-up date relative to the average
    1.9
    0.9
    0

    0.8 times in January

    Jan

    1.2 times in February

    Feb

    0.8 times in March

    Mar

    1.6 times in April

    Apr

    0.6 times in May

    May

    Same as average in June

    Jun

    0.8 times in July

    Jul

    1.2 times in August

    Aug

    0.6 times in September

    Sep

    0.7 times in October

    Oct

    Same as average in November

    Nov

    1.7 times in December

    Dec

    What’s the average rental length in Botswana?

    How long renters typically keep their vehicle sometimes varies depending on the time of year. Travelers tend to keep their rental cars longer in July — an average of 17 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in September — an average of 5 days.

    Average number of rental days in Botswana
    19
    9
    0

    8 days in January

    Jan

    6 days in February

    Feb

    8 days in March

    Mar

    15 days in April

    Apr

    8 days in May

    May

    7 days in June

    Jun

    17 days in July

    Jul

    8 days in August

    Aug

    5 days in September

    Sep

    5 days in October

    Oct

    5 days in November

    Nov

    5 days in December

    Dec

    Car rental information

    📍 Car rental locations7
    ✈️ Airport locations4
    🔥 Popular suppliersHertz, Autounion, Europcar
    🚗 Popular car typesSmall cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars
    🤑 Lowest price$27 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierAvis

    Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Botswana

    10
    starstarstarstarstar
    Average rating
    Based on 1 review
    Best month to visit
    January
    Happiest customers drive
    Toyota Starlet
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    1 Sept 2022
    starstarstarstarstar
    Toyota Corolla Quest
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    Car rental statistics

    Highest-rated company
    Hertz (rated 8.8 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    Avis (rated 8.1 / 10)
    Total number of reviews
    1
    Total rental companies
    6
    Average daily price
    $47
    Lowest daily price
    $27
    Total cars available
    104

    Top 6 suppliers in Botswana in 2025

    Hertz
    6 locations
    Hertz
    8.8
    Very good
    35 reviews
    Value for money
    8.5
    Ease of finding
    9
    Agent helpfulness
    8.7
    Pick-up speed
    8.3
    Drop-off speed
    8.7
    Car cleanliness
    9.2
    Car condition
    8.8
    $30 - $76
    per day
    Most popular location
    Sir Seretse Khama Airport, Gaborone
    Europcar
    5 locations
    Europcar
    8.3
    Very good
    7 reviews
    Value for money
    8.1
    Ease of finding
    8.4
    Agent helpfulness
    8.4
    Pick-up speed
    8.2
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.3
    Car condition
    8.5
    $28 - $67
    per day
    Most popular location
    Natlee Centre, Maun International Airport, Office 24, Maun Airport Avenue
    Budget
    1 location
    Budget
    8.2
    Very good
    Value for money
    8.2
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.2
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.2
    Car condition
    8.3
    $28 - $67
    per day
    Most popular location
    Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport
    Thrifty
    4 locations
    Thrifty
    8.2
    Very good
    Value for money
    8.1
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.2
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.3
    Car condition
    8.4
    $28 - $67
    per day
    Most popular location
    Upper Road
    Autounion
    4 locations
    Autounion
    8.1
    Very good
    2 reviews
    Value for money
    8.1
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.2
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.2
    Car condition
    8.1
    $37 - $126
    per day
    Most popular location
    Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, 9351 Letlametlo, Gaborone
    Avis
    1 location
    Avis
    8.1
    Very good
    1 review
    Value for money
    8
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.2
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.2
    Car condition
    8.3
    $27 - $82
    per day
    Most popular location
    Kasane Airport

    Award-winning service

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    Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
    Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
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    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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    Highly recommended by our customers

    Thank you I am happy with your service
    Thank you I am happy with your service
    Gagosepestampana Osenotse,
    20 Aug 2025
    Always good
    We've rented 3 times. Every time it went perfectly well. Always with full coverage.
    Sol Clara,
    20 Aug 2025
    Third time booking through DiscoverCars…
    Third time booking through DiscoverCars for an international trip. Highly recommend ...
    Masood Ahmed,
    20 Aug 2025
    Business trip
    Easy booking with good price
    Virgil Filip,
    20 Aug 2025
    Site was so easy to book and included…
    Site was so easy to book and included very helpful tips and information.
    Mrs Lara Caruana,
    20 Aug 2025
    Easy site to navigate
    Easy site to navigate. Gave lots of great options, and the rating system for all the...
    Giuliano Mingucci,
    20 Aug 2025
    Very easy & convenient way to to hire a…
    Very easy & convenient way to to hire a car
    Sabir,
    20 Aug 2025
    Quick and easy
    Quick and easy
    Krzysztof Dziewiszek,
    20 Aug 2025
    Quick and easy
    Quick and easy
    George Casey,
    20 Aug 2025
    Excellent!
    Excellent! Easy process of booking
    Hong,
    20 Aug 2025
    Very good service
    Very good service
    Alexandre santos,
    20 Aug 2025
    Easy to use website
    Easy to use website, clear pricing and car details.
    Jessica Thompson,
    20 Aug 2025
    Good and easy
    Good and easy
    Samanta Graziosi,
    20 Aug 2025
    Quick booking thanks
    Quick booking thanks
    Bekesi Andras,
    20 Aug 2025
    Very good
    Is good experience
    Cosmin Balan,
    20 Aug 2025
    easy!
    really easy and convenient!
    Rafael Zilio,
    20 Aug 2025
    Rated 4.6 / 5 based on 222,855 reviews. Showing our favorite reviews.

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