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Table of contents

Why book with us?
Travel information
One-way car rentals in Maputo
Top location near Maputo
When to book in Maputo and for how long?
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Nov 5, 2026)
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Maputo
Award-winning service

Why book with us?Travel information One-way car rentals in Maputo Top location near Maputo When to book in Maputo and for how long?Most popular car models of rental suppliers Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Nov 5, 2026)Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Maputo Award-winning service

Travel information

Languages

Makhuwa, Tsonga, Portuguese

Currency

MZN

Drive on

Left-hand side

Country code

+258

Average car rental length

10 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%

Average gas price

MZN 86.12 per liter or MZN 326.00 per gallon

Lowest gas price

MZN 76.00 per liter or MZN 287.69 per gallon

Highest gas price

MZN 87.00 per liter or MZN 329.33 per gallon

Rating

8.0 / 10

One-way car rentals in Maputo

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

From Maputo to Johannesburg - 5 offers from TRY 5,499.64 per day

Top location near Maputo

Maputo Airport
5 km / 3.11 miles away

When to book in Maputo and for how long?

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

Car rental prices in Maputo 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 monthDecember

Most expensive month November

Average rental costs per day in Maputo

TRY 3,069

TRY 1,534

TRY 0

Jan

Feb

Mar

TRY 2,726

in April

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

TRY 2,790

in November

Nov

TRY 2,329

in December

Dec

The cheapest month to rent a car in Maputo is December (when prices average TRY 2,329.06 per day). This is 9% cheaper than the yearly average and 17% cheaper than renting in November (when prices average TRY 2,789.70).

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 Maputo?

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

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

1.1

0.6

Jan

Feb

Mar

Same as average in April

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Same as average in November

Nov

Same as average in December

Dec

What’s the usual rental length in Maputo?

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 November, they keep their car for one day.

Average number of rental days in Maputo

Jan

Feb

Mar

3 days in April

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

1 day in November

Nov

18 days in December

Dec

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier	Model	Doors	Type
Europcar	Kia Picanto	4	Small car

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Nov 5, 2026)

When is the best time to rent a car in Maputo?

Prices are lowest during December, starting at TRY 2,329 for an Economy car and highest in November, when economy cars start at TRY 2,790. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Maputo is April, while the least popular month is April.

Can I pick up a rental car in Maputo and drop it off in another city?

Yes. One-way drop-offs to the following cities are available: Johannesburg. Fees vary between suppliers, so compare by making sure you search using your desired city for the return location. Prices start from TRY 5,500 for one-way rentals in Maputo

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

8.0

Average rating

Based on 1 review

Best month to visit

March

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Nov 5, 2026

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Nov 5, 2026

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Nov 5, 2026

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Nov 5, 2026

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Nov 5, 2026

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Nov 5, 2026

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Nov 5, 2026

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Nov 5, 2026

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Nov 5, 2026

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Nov 4, 2026

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Nov 4, 2026

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Nov 4, 2026

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Nov 4, 2026

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