Car Rental in Tunisia

Why rent a car in Tunisia?

Tunisia is a great place for renting a car. From ancient sites to bustling cities, from beach resorts to the Sahara desert, its diversity is best experienced if you have your own ride.

Top ways to enter Tunisia

• Tunis Airport: Large and modern, Tunis-Carthage Airport serves many destinations in Africa, Europe, and Asia. 
• Djerba Airport: Located in the south of the country, this airport is mainly active during the summer months. 
• Monastir Airport: Another seasonally active airport, Monastir Habib Bourguiba is served by around 20 airlines. 

Top cities and places to visit

• Tunis: Tunisia’s capital city is famous for its ancient history, relaxed atmosphere, and great market.
• Tunisian Sahara: Sparsely populated but taking up most of the country’s territory, Sahara Desert is a destination like no other in the world. In many ways, Tunisia is one of the best and safest countries for visiting it. Jebil National Park deserves a special mention.
• Monastir: Ancient city dating back to the history of the Phoenician times, Monastir is more than just its long and sandy beaches.
• Djerba: Tunisia’s largest island is a great resort in every sense, from beautiful coastline and opportunities for doing water sports to delicious seafood and even a Star Wars filming location.
• Carthage: Once a Mediterranean sea power and a rival of Ancient Rome, Carthage can still be explored through its ruins, artefacts and museums. 

Most popular rental car

The most popular rental car in Tunisia is the Nissan Micra. Travelers also like the Chevrolet Aeo and the Hyundai Grand i10. 

Crossing borders

Tunisia is bordered by Libya and Algeria. It is currently impossible to cross the border with a rental car to either of those two countries. Most foreign ministries and international organizations advise against all non-essential travel to Libya because of the military conflict that’s ongoing there.

Most popular types of rental car

The most popular rental car type in Tunisia is an economy, followed by compact and mini.

Top driving routes

1. Tunis - Monastir (169 km / 105 mi) Monastir is just two hours drive south of Tunis, and the road goes along the Mediterranean Coast for large portions of the way.
2. Tunis - Enfidha (107 km / 66 mi) The city of Enfidha is just a short drive away from Tunis, but it’s worth spending some time in Boukornine National Park near the capital that you’ll be passing through.
3. Djerba - Sousse (383 km / 238 km) Driving along Tunisia’s main highway A1, the route between these two cities can be done in just under five hours, unless you decide some of the coastal towns and villages on the way.

Car rental prices in Tunisia

• Vans - from PLN 245 per day
• Small cars - from PLN 135 per day
• Large cars - from PLN 246 per day
• Medium cars - from PLN 147 per day
• SUVs - from PLN 156 per day
• Premium cars - from PLN 345 per day

Money-saving and other tips

You can do a number of things to get a good car rental deal in Tunisia:

• Compare rates of different rental car providers
• Book your rental car well in advance
• Plan your route before you go
• Know your fuel and mileage requirements
• Visit on the month when the rental prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Tunisia is the cheapest in February when renting a car is about 58% cheaper than the yearly average and whopping 78% percent cheaper than renting in November.