Car Rental at Maputo Airport

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Pick-up location

Maputo Airport, Maputo, Mozambique

Return car in same location

Pick-up date

Drop-off date

Driver's country of residence is United States of America (USA) and age is 30-65

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Travel Information

Languages

Makhuwa, Tsonga, Portuguese

Currency

MZN

Drive on

Left-hand side

Country code

+258

Average car rental length

6 days

Speed limit within town

30 - 60 km/h or 19 - 37 mph

Speed limit out of town

80 - 120 km/h or 50 - 75 mph

Acceptable limit of BAC

0.00%

Airport Car Rental

Mozambique might not be as popular a tourist destination as its famous neighbor, South Africa, but those who visit this Portuguese-speaking country are not going to be disappointed. Located in the far south of the country, the capital, Maputo, is Mozambique’s cultural center and also provides access to some lovely beaches and nature. These are three of the best places to visit in and around it:

Natural History Museum. Compact and cozy, this museum celebrates the fascinating flora and fauna of Mozambique, making it one of the most interesting cultural institutions in the capital. Although most of the exposition is in Portuguese, it is still a fun place to visit for the whole family as exhibits include full-size elephants and various other taxidermied elephants. The museum is a short walk from the Valentine (or Namorados) Garden, so both places can be visited on the same visit.
Nossa Senhora da Conceição de Lourenço Marques. Also known by its less challenging colloquial name, Maputo Fort, is one of the capital’s most important historical landmarks. Established by the Dutch and historically held by English pirates, the Austrians, and the Portuguese, it is a monument of Mozambique’s turbulent colonial past. Nowadays, the fort complex provides a home to several museums. Within walking distance, you’ll find Maputo’s historic central railway station, a must-visit if you enjoy Beaux-Arts style architecture or want to see some of the old steam locomotives on display.
Casa de Ferro (Iron House). Also a highlight in Maputo, the prefabricated iron building was imported from Belgium and reassembled in 1892. It is often said that it was designed by Gustave Eiffel, but this is likely not true. It was intended to be the residence of the Governor of the District of Lourenço Marques but was never inhabited. Instead, it served as the seat of a variety of local and national institutions throughout its existence.
Maputo Special Reserve. Although not especially easy to get to – it is nearly three hours away and might involve some off-road driving, which is why some tourists prefer to visit on an organized tour — the Special Reserve is a fascinating place. Previously known as the Maputo Elephant Park, its wetlands and mangrove forests remain home to a small group of coastal elephants, as well as a variety of other tropical flora and fauna.

Top international routes

Johannesburg
Beira
Nampula
Addis Ababa
Nairobi
Dar es Salaam
Lisbon
Doha
Luanda
Cape Town

Main airlines

LAM Mozambique Airlines, Fastjet Mozambique, South African Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Moçambique Expresso, Kenya Airways, Airlink, CemAir, Qatar Airways, TAP Air Portugal, and TAAG Angola Airlines

Terminals

The domestic terminal and the international terminal are not connected to one another, but you can easily walk between them via a walking path.

Location

Maputo Airport is just 3 km (1.8 mi) northwest of downtown Maputo. Av. Acordos de Lusaka, Av. Filipe Samuel Magaia, and Av. Ho Chi Min are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.

Car rental desks

Many are in the arrivals hall. The exact location of your car rental provider's desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.

Services and facilities

You’ll find cafeterias, restaurants, a small variety of shops (including duty-free outlets), ATMs, banks, a currency exchange, and a couple of nearby hotels. Travelers with reduced mobility are advised to contact their airline in advance to find out about the help they can receive at the airport.

Nearest gas station

A GALP station on Alemada do Aeroporto is located within 1km and can be reached in about 5 minutes.

Popular one-way rentals

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Johannesburg (550 km / 342 mi)
Durban (600 km / 373 mi)

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Airport info

Rating

5.1

Getting to the airport 6.8
Check-in and departures 6.4
Terminal facilities 5.1
Wi-Fi 3.4
Restaurants and car rental services 4.4
Lounge 4.4

Maputo Airport (MPM)

IATA: MPM
ICAO: FQMA
Name: Maputo Airport (MPM)
Distance from city: 1.9 miles / 3 km

When are car rental prices the lowest at Maputo Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Maputo Airport varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.

Average rental costs per day at Maputo Airport

$80.41

January

$58.48

February

$56.76

March

$71.50

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

$77.54

November

$51.53

December

The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Maputo Airport is December — when rental costs average $51.53 per day. This is 22% cheaper than the yearly average and 36% cheaper than renting a car in January (when prices average $80.41 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.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Maputo Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in January the average rental period is 7 days, while in February, the average rental period is only 3 days.

Average number of rental days at Maputo Airport

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What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Maputo Airport?

Based on how many users search for a car in at Maputo Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car at Maputo Airport in December, while they are least likely to rent in in November.

Monthly searches at Maputo Airport by pick-up date relative to the average

80%

January

60%

February

140%

March

140%

April

May

June

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October

20%

November

160%

December

Car Rental Information

Popular suppliers	Europcar
Popular car categories	Small cars, SUVs,

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier	Model	Doors	Luggage	Type
Europcar	Volkswagen Polo	4	2	Small cars
Europcar	Hyundai Creta	5	2	SUVs
Europcar	Kia Picanto	4	1	Small cars
Europcar	Kia Seltos	5	2	SUVs
Europcar	Kia Rio	4	1	Small cars
Europcar	Mazda BT-50	4	2

Our Customers' Reviews

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