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Suzuki Alto
or similar Mini
Automatic
4
2
A/C
5
£16.44
per day
Free cancellation
5.9
Poor
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Dar es Salaam Int. Airport (DAR)
Julius Nyerere International Airport, Julius K. Nyerere Rd, Dar es Salaam
A representative will meet in the arrivals area with a sign displaying the name.
Drop-off information
Dar es Salaam Int. Airport (DAR)
Julius Nyerere International Airport, Julius K. Nyerere Rd, Dar es Salaam
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Toyota Axio
or similar Compact
Automatic
4
3
A/C
5
£17.80
per day
Free cancellation
5.9
Poor
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Dar es Salaam Int. Airport (DAR)
Julius Nyerere International Airport, Julius K. Nyerere Rd, Dar es Salaam
A representative will meet in the arrivals area with a sign displaying the name.
Drop-off information
Dar es Salaam Int. Airport (DAR)
Julius Nyerere International Airport, Julius K. Nyerere Rd, Dar es Salaam
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Toyota Premio
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
£19.19
per day
Free cancellation
5.9
Poor
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Dar es Salaam Int. Airport (DAR)
Julius Nyerere International Airport, Julius K. Nyerere Rd, Dar es Salaam
A representative will meet in the arrivals area with a sign displaying the name.
Drop-off information
Dar es Salaam Int. Airport (DAR)
Julius Nyerere International Airport, Julius K. Nyerere Rd, Dar es Salaam
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Toyota Rush
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
4
2
A/C
5
£24.19
per day
Free cancellation
5.9
Poor
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Dar es Salaam Int. Airport (DAR)
Julius Nyerere International Airport, Julius K. Nyerere Rd, Dar es Salaam
A representative will meet in the arrivals area with a sign displaying the name.
Drop-off information
Dar es Salaam Int. Airport (DAR)
Julius Nyerere International Airport, Julius K. Nyerere Rd, Dar es Salaam
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Toyota Belta
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
2
A/C
5
£17.27
per day
Free cancellation
5.9
Poor
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Dar es Salaam Int. Airport (DAR)
Julius Nyerere International Airport, Julius K. Nyerere Rd, Dar es Salaam
A representative will meet in the arrivals area with a sign displaying the name.
Drop-off information
Dar es Salaam Int. Airport (DAR)
Julius Nyerere International Airport, Julius K. Nyerere Rd, Dar es Salaam
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Toyota Vitz
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
2
A/C
5
£17.59
per day
Free cancellation
5.9
Poor
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Dar es Salaam Int. Airport (DAR)
Julius Nyerere International Airport, Julius K. Nyerere Rd, Dar es Salaam
A representative will meet in the arrivals area with a sign displaying the name.
Drop-off information
Dar es Salaam Int. Airport (DAR)
Julius Nyerere International Airport, Julius K. Nyerere Rd, Dar es Salaam
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Toyota Fielder
or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
Automatic
4
2
A/C
5
£18.31
per day
Free cancellation
5.9
Poor
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Dar es Salaam Int. Airport (DAR)
Julius Nyerere International Airport, Julius K. Nyerere Rd, Dar es Salaam
A representative will meet in the arrivals area with a sign displaying the name.
Drop-off information
Dar es Salaam Int. Airport (DAR)
Julius Nyerere International Airport, Julius K. Nyerere Rd, Dar es Salaam
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
£19.90
per day
Free cancellation
5.9
Poor
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Dar es Salaam Int. Airport (DAR)
Julius Nyerere International Airport, Julius K. Nyerere Rd, Dar es Salaam
A representative will meet in the arrivals area with a sign displaying the name.
Drop-off information
Dar es Salaam Int. Airport (DAR)
Julius Nyerere International Airport, Julius K. Nyerere Rd, Dar es Salaam
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
4
2
A/C
5
£25.37
per day
Free cancellation
5.9
Poor
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Dar es Salaam Int. Airport (DAR)
Julius Nyerere International Airport, Julius K. Nyerere Rd, Dar es Salaam
A representative will meet in the arrivals area with a sign displaying the name.
Drop-off information
Dar es Salaam Int. Airport (DAR)
Julius Nyerere International Airport, Julius K. Nyerere Rd, Dar es Salaam
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Nissan Vanette
or similar Compact Van
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
£25.84
per day
Free cancellation
5.9
Poor
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Dar es Salaam Int. Airport (DAR)
Julius Nyerere International Airport, Julius K. Nyerere Rd, Dar es Salaam
A representative will meet in the arrivals area with a sign displaying the name.
Drop-off information
Dar es Salaam Int. Airport (DAR)
Julius Nyerere International Airport, Julius K. Nyerere Rd, Dar es Salaam
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Toyota Premio
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
£26.69
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Dar es Salaam Int. Airport (DAR)
Jnia Terminal Iii Nyerere Road
Drop-off information
Dar es Salaam Int. Airport (DAR)
Jnia Terminal Iii Nyerere Road
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Standard Crossover
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
£33.50
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Dar es Salaam Int. Airport (DAR)
Jnia Terminal Iii Nyerere Road
Drop-off information
Dar es Salaam Int. Airport (DAR)
Jnia Terminal Iii Nyerere Road
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4x4
This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
Nissan X-Trail
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
£35.07
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Dar es Salaam Int. Airport (DAR)
Jnia Terminal Iii Nyerere Road
Drop-off information
Dar es Salaam Int. Airport (DAR)
Jnia Terminal Iii Nyerere Road
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Toyota Alphard
or similar Premium Van
Automatic
8
3
A/C
5
£36.30
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Dar es Salaam Int. Airport (DAR)
Jnia Terminal Iii Nyerere Road
Drop-off information
Dar es Salaam Int. Airport (DAR)
Jnia Terminal Iii Nyerere Road
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Toyota Crown
or similar Intermediate Elite
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
£46.59
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Dar es Salaam Int. Airport (DAR)
Jnia Terminal Iii Nyerere Road
Drop-off information
Dar es Salaam Int. Airport (DAR)
Jnia Terminal Iii Nyerere Road
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Toyota Harrier
or similar Intermediate Crossover
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
£46.70
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Dar es Salaam Int. Airport (DAR)
Julius Nyerere International Airport, Julius K. Nyerere Rd, Dar es Salaam
Rental desk is located in Terminal building.
Please follow signs to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Dar es Salaam Int. Airport (DAR)
Julius Nyerere International Airport, Julius K. Nyerere Rd, Dar es Salaam
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Toyota Noah
or similar Intermediate Van
Automatic
6
3
A/C
5
£48.37
per day
Free cancellation
5.9
Poor
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Dar es Salaam Int. Airport (DAR)
Julius Nyerere International Airport, Julius K. Nyerere Rd, Dar es Salaam
A representative will meet in the arrivals area with a sign displaying the name.
Drop-off information
Dar es Salaam Int. Airport (DAR)
Julius Nyerere International Airport, Julius K. Nyerere Rd, Dar es Salaam
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4x4
This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
Isuzu D-Max
or similar Full-size Extended Cab Pickup
Manual
5
3
A/C
4
£64.59
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Dar es Salaam Int. Airport (DAR)
Julius Nyerere International Airport, Julius K. Nyerere Rd, Dar es Salaam
Rental desk is located in Terminal building.
Please follow signs to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Dar es Salaam Int. Airport (DAR)
Julius Nyerere International Airport, Julius K. Nyerere Rd, Dar es Salaam
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
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4x4
This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
0
A/C
5
£67.19
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Dar es Salaam Int. Airport (DAR)
Jnia Terminal Iii Nyerere Road
Drop-off information
Dar es Salaam Int. Airport (DAR)
Jnia Terminal Iii Nyerere Road
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Toyota Prado
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
4
A/C
5
£72.09
per day
Free cancellation
6.9
Acceptable
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
NBAA House (Mhasibu House Bibi Titi Road Dar es Salaam TZ, 20619, Tanzania
NBAA House- 2,3,4 Block A, Bibi titi Road (opposite Hindu Mandal School)
Drop-off information
Downtown
NBAA House (Mhasibu House Bibi Titi Road Dar es Salaam TZ, 20619, Tanzania
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Mitsubishi Pajero
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
£72.09
per day
Free cancellation
6.9
Acceptable
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
NBAA House (Mhasibu House Bibi Titi Road Dar es Salaam TZ, 20619, Tanzania
NBAA House- 2,3,4 Block A, Bibi titi Road (opposite Hindu Mandal School)
Drop-off information
Downtown
NBAA House (Mhasibu House Bibi Titi Road Dar es Salaam TZ, 20619, Tanzania
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Suzuki Jimny
or similar Economy SUV
Automatic
2
1
A/C
3
£78.44
per day
Free cancellation
6.9
Acceptable
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
NBAA House (Mhasibu House Bibi Titi Road Dar es Salaam TZ, 20619, Tanzania
NBAA House- 2,3,4 Block A, Bibi titi Road (opposite Hindu Mandal School)
Drop-off information
Downtown
NBAA House (Mhasibu House Bibi Titi Road Dar es Salaam TZ, 20619, Tanzania
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Toyota Hilux
or similar Full-size Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
4
4
A/C
4
£81.36
per day
Free cancellation
6.9
Acceptable
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
NBAA House (Mhasibu House Bibi Titi Road Dar es Salaam TZ, 20619, Tanzania
NBAA House- 2,3,4 Block A, Bibi titi Road (opposite Hindu Mandal School)
Drop-off information
Downtown
NBAA House (Mhasibu House Bibi Titi Road Dar es Salaam TZ, 20619, Tanzania
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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4x4
This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
Free additional driver
Toyota Land Cruiser
or similar Luxury SUV
Manual
5
3
A/C
5
£136.27
per day
Free cancellation
6.9
Acceptable
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
NBAA House (Mhasibu House Bibi Titi Road Dar es Salaam TZ, 20619, Tanzania
NBAA House- 2,3,4 Block A, Bibi titi Road (opposite Hindu Mandal School)
Drop-off information
Downtown
NBAA House (Mhasibu House Bibi Titi Road Dar es Salaam TZ, 20619, Tanzania
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 02:21 on 09/12/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top city near Dar es Salaam
- Top location near Dar es Salaam
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Dar es Salaam and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 2 suppliers in Dar es Salaam in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
TZS
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+255
Average car hire price
£44 per day
Average car hire length
7 days
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h
or
31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
80 km/h
or
50 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average petrol price
£0.95 per litre or £3.60 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.87 per litre or £3.29 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£0.98 per litre or £3.71 per gallon
Top city near Dar es Salaam
- Zanzibarstarting at £16.75 per day73.4 km / 45.61 miles
Top location near Dar es Salaam
- Zanzibar Airportstarting at £16.75 per day73.4 km / 45.61 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Dar es Salaam Int. Airport (DAR)
2 rental locations
B
Dar es Salaam (Downtown)
1 rental locations
C
Dar es Salaam Hotel Delivery
1 rental locations
When to book in Dar es Salaam and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Dar es Salaam the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Dar es Salaam fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthDecember | Most expensive month August | ||
| Average price £48 | A good deal £28 | Cheapest supplier Autounion | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Dar es Salaam
£67
£33
£0
£28
in January
Jan
£36
in February
Feb
£42
in March
Mar
£31
in April
Apr
May
£30
in June
Jun
£46
in July
Jul
£61
in August
Aug
£34
in September
Sep
£38
in October
Oct
£46
in November
Nov
£26
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Dar es Salaam is December (when the average price is £26.36 per day). This is 45% less than the yearly average and 57% less than hiring in August (when the average price is £60.71).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Dar es Salaam?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Dar es Salaam is October, and the least popular is April.
Popularity of Car Hire in Dar es Salaam by Monthly Searches
2
1
0
0.8 times in January
Jan
0.8 times in February
Feb
1.2 times in March
Mar
0.5 times in April
Apr
May
0.9 times in June
Jun
1.2 times in July
Jul
0.9 times in August
Aug
0.9 times in September
Sep
1.8 times in October
Oct
1.1 times in November
Nov
Same as average in December
Dec
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Dar es Salaam?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in December, the average hirer keeps their car for 19 days, and in April, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of hire days in Dar es Salaam
21
10
0
6 days in January
Jan
5 days in February
Feb
8 days in March
Mar
3 days in April
Apr
May
6 days in June
Jun
5 days in July
Jul
5 days in August
Aug
5 days in September
Sep
8 days in October
Oct
8 days in November
Nov
19 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 3 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Autounion, Europcar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Small cars, People Carriers, Medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £23 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Autounion |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autounion | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Autounion | Toyota Belta | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Autounion | Toyota Axio | 5 | 3 | Medium car |
| Europcar | Toyota Alphard | 5 | 3 | Van |
| Autounion | Toyota Vitz | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Autounion | Toyota Noah | 5 | 3 | Van |
| Autounion | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| Autounion | Toyota Premio | 5 | 3 | Large car |
| Europcar | Toyota Land Cruiser Prado | 5 | 4 | SUV |
| Europcar | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUV |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Europcar (rated 8.1 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Autounion (rated 6.1 / 10)
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
£44
Lowest daily price
£23
Total cars available
141
Top 2 suppliers in Dar es Salaam in 2025
Europcar
1 location
8.1
Very Good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.2
£37–£97
per day
Most popular location
Julius Nyerere International Airport, Julius K. Nyerere Rd, Dar es Salaam
Autounion
3 locations
6.1
Below Average
28 reviews
Value for money
6.0
Ease of finding
6.0
Agent helpfulness
6.5
Pick-up speed
6.2
Drop-off speed
6.8
Car cleanliness
6.0
Car condition
5.1
£23–£242
per day
Most popular location
Rita Tower - Ground Floor.Simu/Makunganya Street - City center - CBD DSM, Dar es Salaam
Award-winning service
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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