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Toyota Starlet
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
5
$27.73
per day
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Francistown Airport (FRW)
Plot 6745 Tati River Plots, Francistown, Eastern
Drop-off information
Francistown Airport (FRW)
Plot 6745 Tati River Plots, Francistown, Eastern
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
$33.49
per day
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Francistown Airport (FRW)
Plot 6745 Tati River Plots, Francistown, Eastern
Drop-off information
Francistown Airport (FRW)
Plot 6745 Tati River Plots, Francistown, Eastern
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Toyota Hilux
or similar Full-size Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$111.49
per day
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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
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Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$100.96
per day
Free cancellation
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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
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
5
$36.85
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
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
$37.91
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
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Toyota Starlet
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
5
$38.61
per day
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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
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Toyota Rumion
or similar Intermediate Van
Manual
5
A/C
5
$61.40
per day
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
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Kasane Airport (BBK)
Kasane Airport, Upper Road
Drop-off information
Kasane Airport (BBK)
Kasane Airport, Upper Road
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Toyota Fortuner
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$106.61
per day
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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
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Volkswagen Transporter
or similar Premium Van
Automatic
8
A/C
4
$106.71
per day
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Kasane Airport (BBK)
Kasane Airport, Upper Road
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Kasane Airport (BBK)
Kasane Airport, Upper Road
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- One-way car rentals in Botswana
- The 4 most popular cities in Botswana
- The most popular location in Botswana
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Botswana and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 24, 2026)
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Botswana
- Car rental statistics
- Top 5 suppliers in Botswana in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Tswana
Currency
BWP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+267
Average car rental price
$59 per day
Average car rental length
8 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
$1.08 per liter or $4.09 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.87 per liter or $3.29 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.09 per liter or $4.13 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 - 14 offers from $40.52 per day
- From Botswana to Namibia - 3 offers from $53.96 per day
The 4 most popular cities in Botswana
The most popular location in Botswana
Map of top car rental locations
A
Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Airport (GBE)
5 rental locations
B
Kasane Airport (BBK)
3 rental locations
C
Maun Airport (MUB)
4 rental locations
D
Gaborone (Downtown)
2 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 monthAugust | Most expensive month June | ||
| Average price $60 | A good deal $55 | Cheapest supplier Hertz | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Botswana
$76
$38
$0
$52
in January
Jan
$40
in February
Feb
$51
in March
Mar
$55
in April
Apr
$51
in May
May
$69
in June
Jun
$44
in July
Jul
$38
in August
Aug
$52
in September
Sep
$41
in October
Oct
$50
in November
Nov
$67
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Botswana is August — when rental costs average $38.21 per day. This is 37% cheaper than the yearly average and 44% cheaper than renting a car in June (when prices average $68.82 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 November, while the least popular is January.
Monthly searches in Botswana by pick-up date relative to the average
2.2
1.1
0
0.6 times in January
Jan
0.9 times in February
Feb
Same as average in March
Mar
0.9 times in April
Apr
0.6 times in May
May
0.6 times in June
Jun
1.1 times in July
Jul
1.3 times in August
Aug
Same as average in September
Sep
0.9 times in October
Oct
2 times in November
Nov
1.1 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 December — an average of 14 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in October — an average of 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Botswana
15
8
0
11 days in January
Jan
10 days in February
Feb
9 days in March
Mar
7 days in April
Apr
9 days in May
May
5 days in June
Jun
5 days in July
Jul
6 days in August
Aug
8 days in September
Sep
4 days in October
Oct
12 days in November
Nov
14 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 7 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 4 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Hertz, Autounion, Europcar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, medium cars, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $28 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Hertz |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hertz | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | Small car |
| Hertz | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | Small car |
| Autounion | Toyota Fortuner | 5 | SUV |
| Hertz | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Medium car |
| Autounion | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | Small car |
| Hertz | Toyota Starlet | 4 | Small car |
| Autounion | Toyota Starlet | 5 | Small car |
| Autounion | Toyota Corolla Cross | 5 | SUV |
| Hertz | Toyota Starlet | 5 | Small car |
| Hertz | Volkswagen T-Cross | 5 | Medium car |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 24, 2026)
Prices are lowest during August, starting at $38 for an Economy car and highest in June, when economy cars start at $69. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Botswana is November, while the least popular month is January.
Botswana hosts: Hertz, Autounion, Europcar, Budget, Keddy. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
You drive on the left-hand side of the road in Botswana.
Speed limits in Botswana are 30 km/h in cities, 60–120 km/h outside cities. The drunk-driving limit is 0.08%.
Yes. One-way drop-offs to the following cities are available: South Africa, Namibia. Fees vary between suppliers, so compare by making sure you search using your desired city for the return location. Prices start from $41 for one-way rentals in Botswana
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Botswana
10
Average rating
Based on 1 review
Best month to visit
December
Happiest customers drive
Toyota Starlet
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Toyota Corolla
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Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Hertz (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Keddy (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$59
Lowest daily price
$28
Total cars available
61
Top 5 suppliers in Botswana in 2026
Hertz
6 locations
8.8
Very Good
38 ratings
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
9.0
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.3
Drop-off speed
8.7
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
8.8
$28–$85
per day
Most popular location
Gaborone International Airport, Botswana
Autounion
4 locations
8.4
Good
9 ratings
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.5
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.4
$34–$127
per day
Most popular location
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, 9351 Letlametlo, Gaborone
Europcar
4 locations
8.3
Good
7 ratings
Value for money
8.2
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
8.3
Most popular location
Natlee Centre, Office N24, Maun Airport Avenue, Maun
Budget
1 location
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
8.2
Most popular location
Gaborone International Airport
Keddy
4 locations
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
8.3
Car condition
8.3
Most popular location
Kasane Internaional Airport Unit Rn 0.070, Terminal Building
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