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Gaborone, Botswana
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Volkswagen Polo

or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
5
1
$36.90
per day
Free cancellation
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.
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Toyota Corolla

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
2
$37.95
per day
Free cancellation
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.
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Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Free additional driver

Toyota Hilux

or similar Full-size Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
5
3
$111.29
per day
Free cancellation
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
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Free additional driver

Toyota Corolla Cross

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
4
$100.80
per day
Free cancellation
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
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Free additional driver

Toyota Starlet

or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
5
5
$38.65
per day
Free cancellation
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 Fortuner

or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
6
$106.43
per day
Free cancellation
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
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 20:10 on 11/11/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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Travel information

Languages
English, Tswana
Currency
BWP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+267
Average car rental price
$72 per day
Average car rental length
10 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
$1.37 per liter or $5.19 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.12 per liter or $4.22 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.48 per liter or $5.60 per gallon
Rating
9.3 / 10

One-way car rentals in Gaborone

The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Gaborone and drop off in another city include:

  • From Gaborone to Maun - 11 offers from $38.36 per day
  • From Gaborone to Francistown - 3 offers from $32.62 per day
  • From Gaborone to Midrand - 8 offers from $40.39 per day
  • From Gaborone to Kasane - 4 offers from $53.71 per day

Top 3 cities near Gaborone

  1. Francistown
    420 km / 260.98 miles away
  2. Maunfrom $37.07 per day
    577.5 km / 358.84 miles away
  3. Kasane
    765.1 km / 475.41 miles away

Top location near Gaborone

Map of top car rental locations

A
Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Airport (GBE)
5 rental locations
B
Gaborone (Downtown)
2 rental locations

When to book in Gaborone and for how long?

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

Car rental prices in Gaborone vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthAugust Most expensive month June
Average price $63 A good deal $71 Cheapest supplier Autounion Cheapest car type Small cars
Average rental costs per day in Gaborone
$66
$33
$0

$53

in January

Jan

$41

in February

Feb

$52

in March

Mar

$45

in April

Apr

$35

in May

May

$60

in June

Jun

$44

in July

Jul

$25

in August

Aug

$35

in September

Sep

$55

in October

Oct

$49

in November

Nov

$58

in December

Dec

The cheapest month to rent a car in Gaborone is August (when prices average $25.49 per day). This is 60% cheaper than the yearly average and 58% cheaper than renting in June (when prices average $60.02).

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 Gaborone?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Gaborone is July, and the least popular is June.

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

0.9 times in January

Jan

0.9 times in February

Feb

1.5 times in March

Mar

0.9 times in April

Apr

0.5 times in May

May

0.2 times in June

Jun

1.7 times in July

Jul

1.4 times in August

Aug

0.7 times in September

Sep

0.2 times in October

Oct

1.5 times in November

Nov

1.6 times in December

Dec

What’s the usual rental length in Gaborone?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in December, the average renter keeps their car for 18 days, and in June, they keep their car for 2 days.

Average number of rental days in Gaborone
20
10
0

13 days in January

Jan

11 days in February

Feb

9 days in March

Mar

8 days in April

Apr

11 days in May

May

2 days in June

Jun

5 days in July

Jul

6 days in August

Aug

6 days in September

Sep

6 days in October

Oct

12 days in November

Nov

18 days in December

Dec

Car rental information

📍 Car rental locations3
✈️ Airport locations1
🔥 Popular suppliersHertz, Autounion, Europcar
🚗 Popular car typesSmall cars, SUVs, medium cars, large cars
🤑 Lowest price$37 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierAutounion

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Nov 12, 2026)

Prices are lowest during August, starting at $25 for an Economy car and highest in June, when economy cars start at $60. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Gaborone is July, while the least popular month is June.
Gaborone hosts: Hertz, Autounion, Keddy, Europcar, Budget. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Yes. One-way drop-offs to the following cities are available: Maun, Francistown, Midrand, Kasane. Fees vary between suppliers, so compare by making sure you search using your desired city for the return location. Prices start from $33 for one-way rentals in Gaborone

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

10
starstarstarstarstarstarstarstarstarstar
Average rating
Based on 2 reviews
Best month to visit
April
Happiest customers drive
Toyota Starlet
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Mar 13, 2020
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Toyota Starlet
ISKCON centre in Gaberone a must.
Aug 26, 2019
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Toyota Corolla
Book your car in advance as they tend to have limited stock.

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Hertz (rated 8.9 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Budget (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total number of reviews
3
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$72
Lowest daily price
$37
Total cars available
34

Top 5 suppliers in Gaborone in 2026

Hertz
2 locations
Hertz
8.9
Very Good
26 ratings
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
9.4
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.5
Drop-off speed
9.0
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
8.9
Most popular location
Gaborone International Airport, Botswana
Autounion
3 locations
Autounion
8.5
Very Good
6 ratings
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.6
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.3
Drop-off speed
8.5
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.5
$37–$130
per day
Most popular location
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, 9351 Letlametlo, Gaborone
Keddy
1 location
Keddy
8.2
Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.3
Most popular location
Sir Seretse Khama Airport P/Bag Sk 10
Europcar
1 location
Europcar
8.2
Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
Most popular location
Sir Seretse Khama Airport, P/Bag SK 10, Gaborone
Budget
1 location
Budget
8.1
Good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.2
Most popular location
Gaborone International Airport

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