Car Hire in Zanzibar
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Zanzibar Airport
Mini
Hyundai i10 or comparable
£18.14 per day
Zanzibar Airport
Compact
Toyota Ist or comparable
£18.71 per day
Zanzibar Airport
Economy
Toyota Belta or comparable
£19.12 per day
Zanzibar Airport
Intermediate
Suzuki Vitara or comparable
£22.32 per day
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Zanzibar Port
Standard SUV
Suzuki Escudo or comparable
£28.59 per day
Zanzibar Airport
Full-size Van
Nissan Elgrand or comparable
£34.70 per day
Zanzibar Airport
Compact Elite SUV
Toyota RAV4 or comparable
£36.15 per day
City Centre
Standard Elite Van
Toyota Vellfire or comparable
£54.31 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 03:58 on 15/05/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
TZS
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+255
Average car hire price
£29 per day
Average car hire length
8 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%
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In which month is car hire in Zanzibar the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Zanzibar 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.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Zanzibar
The best month to hire a car in Zanzibar is April (when the average price is £20.59 per day). This is 13% less than the yearly average and 23% less than hiring in July (when the average price is £26.84).
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.
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's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Zanzibar?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in January, the average hirer keeps their car for 9 days, and in March, they keep their car for 7 days.
Average number of hire days in Zanzibar
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Zanzibar?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Zanzibar is January, and the least popular is May.
Popularity of Car Hire in Zanzibar by Monthly Searches
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 4 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | CarQ, Autounion, ABBYCAR, H-Lead Hospitality, Surprice |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Small cars, Large cars, People Carriers |
| Lowest price | £18 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | CarQ |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABBYCAR | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| CarQ | Suzuki Vitara | 2 | 2 | SUVs |
| CarQ | Hyundai Kona | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
| Autounion | Suzuki Alto | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Autounion | Toyota Belta | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| CarQ | Renault Captur | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| H-Lead Hospitality | Toyota RAV4 | 3 | 3 | SUVs |
| H-Lead Hospitality | Suzuki Vitara | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Surprice | Suzuki Vitara | 3 | 2 | Large cars |
| CarQ | Hyundai i10 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Surprice
8.7 / 10
Lowest-rated company
ABBYCAR
6.8 / 10
Total number of reviews
9
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
£29.00
Lowest daily price
£18.14
Total cars available
412
Top 11 suppliers in Zanzibar in 2025
Surprice
2 locations
£20 - £145
NUCarrentals
1 location
£32 - £52
CarQ
1 location
£18 - £220
OTOQ
1 location
£20 - £45
Cargini
1 location
£20 - £224
Europcar
1 location
£52 - £150
Alma Car Hire
4 locations
£27 - £63
H-Lead Hospitality
1 location
£19 - £34
GreenMotion
2 locations
£22 - £63
Autounion
4 locations
£19 - £97
ABBYCAR
2 locations
£25 - £36
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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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