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Table of contents

Why book with us?
Travel information
Map of top car rental locations
When to book in Rwanda and for how long?
Car rental information
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)
Top 2 suppliers in Rwanda in 2026
Award-winning service

Why book with us?Travel information Map of top car rental locations When to book in Rwanda and for how long?Car rental information Most popular car models of rental suppliers Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)Top 2 suppliers in Rwanda in 2026 Award-winning service

Travel information

Languages

Kinyarwanda, French, English, Swahili

Currency

RWF

Drive on

Right-hand side

Country code

+250

Average car rental length

5 days

Speed limit within town

40 km/h or 25 mph

Speed limit out of town

60 km/h or 37 mph

Acceptable limit of BAC

0.08%

Average gas price

RWF 1,497 per liter or RWF 5,668 per gallon

Lowest gas price

RWF 1,084 per liter or RWF 4,103 per gallon

Highest gas price

RWF 1,605 per liter or RWF 6,076 per gallon

Map of top car rental locations

Kigali (Downtown)

2 rental locations

When to book in Rwanda and for how long?

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

The cost of renting a car in Rwanda 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 October

Average rental costs per day in Rwanda

$187

$93

$119

in January

Jan

$111

in February

Feb

$90

in March

Mar

Apr

May

$122

in June

Jun

$86

in July

Jul

Aug

$55

in September

Sep

$170

in October

Oct

Nov

$60

in December

Dec

The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Rwanda is September — when rental costs average $55.39 per day. This is 51% cheaper than the yearly average and 67% cheaper than renting a car in October (when prices average $169.60 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 Rwanda?

Based on how many customers search for a car in Rwanda, the most popular month is January, while the least popular is March.

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

3.3

1.7

3 times in January

Jan

Same as average in February

Feb

0.3 times in March

Mar

Apr

May

0.7 times in June

Jun

0.3 times in July

Jul

Aug

Same as average in September

Sep

0.3 times in October

Oct

Nov

1.3 times in December

Dec

What’s the average rental length in Rwanda?

How long renters typically keep their vehicle sometimes varies depending on the time of year. Travelers tend to keep their rental cars longer in January — an average of 7 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in February — an average of 2 days.

Average number of rental days in Rwanda

7 days in January

Jan

2 days in February

Feb

3 days in March

Mar

Apr

May

7 days in June

Jun

2 days in July

Jul

Aug

7 days in September

Sep

5 days in October

Oct

Nov

6 days in December

Dec

Car rental information

📍 Car rental locations	2
✈️ Airport locations	1
🔥 Popular suppliers	Europcar
🚗 Popular car types	SUVs, medium cars

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier	Model	Doors	Type
Europcar	Toyota Land Cruiser Prado	5	SUV
Europcar	Toyota RAV4	5	SUV
Europcar	Toyota Corolla	5	Medium car

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)

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

Prices are lowest during September, starting at $55 for an Economy car and highest in October, when economy cars start at $170. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Rwanda is January, while the least popular month is March.

What car rental companies are available in Rwanda?

Rwanda hosts: Europcar, GreenMotion. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.

What side of the road do you drive on in Rwanda?

You drive on the right-hand side of the road in Rwanda.

What are the speed limits and key traffic rules in Rwanda?

Speed limits in Rwanda are 40 km/h in cities, 60 km/h outside cities. The drunk-driving limit is 0.08%.

Top 2 suppliers in Rwanda in 2026

Europcar

2 locations

8.1

Good

2 ratings

Value for money

8.1

Ease of finding

8.1

Agent helpfulness

8.2

Pick-up speed

7.9

Drop-off speed

8.1

Car cleanliness

8.1

Car condition

8.1

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