Car Rental in Zambia

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Cheapest car rental rates

Renault Kwid

or similar Mini

Manual

A/C

$64.77

per day

Free cancellation

8.2

Very Good

Rental office

Pick-up information

Roma

Six Miles, Ngwerere Rd, Lusaka, Zambia Europcar

Drop-off information

Roma

Six Miles, Ngwerere Rd, Lusaka, Zambia Europcar

Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.

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Instant confirmation!

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Ford Ranger

or similar Standard Extended Cab Pickup

Automatic

A/C

$91.66

per day

Free cancellation

8.2

Very Good

Rental office

Pick-up information

Downtown

VOYAGERS OFFICE, N° 6, 14TH STREET CHINGOLA, CHINGOLA ZAMBIA

Drop-off information

Downtown

VOYAGERS OFFICE, N° 6, 14TH STREET CHINGOLA, CHINGOLA ZAMBIA

Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.

Low deposit

Pay part now

Volkswagen Polo

or similar Economy

Manual

A/C

$72.67

per day

Free cancellation

8.2

Very Good

Rental office

Pick-up information

Roma

Six Miles, Ngwerere Rd, Lusaka, Zambia Europcar

Drop-off information

Roma

Six Miles, Ngwerere Rd, Lusaka, Zambia Europcar

Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.

Low deposit

Instant confirmation!

Pay part now

The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 23:39 on 13/11/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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Special offers

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Travel information

Languages

Bemba, English

Currency

ZMW

Drive on

Left-hand side

Country code

+260

Average car rental price

$107 per day

Average car rental length

5 days

Speed limit within town

50 km/h or 31 mph

Speed limit out of town

100 km/h or 62 mph

Acceptable limit of BAC

0.08%

Average gas price

$1.40 per liter or $5.30 per gallon

Lowest gas price

$1.08 per liter or $4.09 per gallon

Highest gas price

$1.60 per liter or $6.06 per gallon

Rating

10 / 10

The most popular city in Zambia

Lusakafrom $90.38 per day

Map of top car rental locations

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)

2 rental locations

Ndola International Airport (NLA)

2 rental locations

Livingstone Airport (LVI)

2 rental locations

Ndola (Downtown)

2 rental locations

When to book in Zambia and for how long?

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

The cost of renting a car in Zambia 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 monthAugust	Most expensive month June
Average price $121	A good deal $107	Cheapest supplier Europcar	Cheapest car type Small cars

Average rental costs per day in Zambia

$176

$88

$107

in January

Jan

$153

in February

Feb

$140

in March

Mar

$131

in April

Apr

$95

in May

May

$160

in June

Jun

$131

in July

Jul

$82

in August

Aug

$131

in September

Sep

$133

in October

Oct

$107

in November

Nov

$112

in December

Dec

The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Zambia is August — when rental costs average $82.47 per day. This is 32% cheaper than the yearly average and 48% cheaper than renting a car in June (when prices average $159.72 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 Zambia?

Based on how many customers search for a car in Zambia, the most popular month is December, while the least popular is May.

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

2.6

1.3

1.8 times in January

Jan

0.9 times in February

Feb

0.9 times in March

Mar

1.2 times in April

Apr

0.3 times in May

May

0.3 times in June

Jun

0.9 times in July

Jul

0.3 times in August

Aug

1.2 times in September

Sep

0.3 times in October

Oct

1.5 times in November

Nov

2.4 times in December

Dec

What’s the average rental length in Zambia?

How long renters typically keep their vehicle sometimes varies depending on the time of year. Travelers tend to keep their rental cars longer in June — an average of 12 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in September — an average of 3 days.

Average number of rental days in Zambia

10 days in January

Jan

5 days in February

Feb

7 days in March

Mar

5 days in April

Apr

4 days in May

May

12 days in June

Jun

4 days in July

Jul

4 days in August

Aug

3 days in September

Sep

6 days in October

Oct

4 days in November

Nov

8 days in December

Dec

Car rental information

📍 Car rental locations	9
✈️ Airport locations	3
🔥 Popular suppliers	Europcar
🚗 Popular car types	Large cars, Small cars
🤑 Lowest price	$90 per day
👛 Cheapest supplier	Europcar

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier	Model	Doors	Luggage	Type
Europcar	Ford Ranger	4	2	Large car
Europcar	Volkswagen Polo	4	2	Small car
Europcar	Ford Ranger	4	3	Large car
Europcar	Ford Ranger	5	2	Large car
Europcar	Renault Kwid	4	2	Small car
Europcar	Ford Ranger	5	3	Large car

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

Average rating

Based on 2 reviews

Best month to visit

April

Happiest customers drive

Volkswagen Polo

All reviews are left by actual customers and have been verified.

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22 Apr 2025

COLLEEN D.

Volkswagen Polo

Victoria Falls was stunning. Helicopter trip over the Falls arranged by Radisson Blu was another highlight. We also went on a boat cruise down the Zambezi river. The sunset was next level.

1 Jan 2024

Frans M.

Ford Ranger

When visiting Zambia . You need a car number 1 Secondly visited all places Victoria falls .Went to Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 Did the boat Cruse . Radisson Visit was the best

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company

Europcar (rated 8.3 / 10)

Lowest-rated company

Keddy (rated 8.2 / 10)

Total number of reviews

Total rental companies

Average daily price

$107

Lowest daily price

$90

Total cars available

Top 2 suppliers in Zambia in 2025

Europcar

9 locations

8.3

Very Good

19 reviews

Value for money

7.9

Ease of finding

8.2

Agent helpfulness

8.3

Pick-up speed

8.2

Drop-off speed

8.4

Car cleanliness

8.5

Car condition

8.3

$90 - $133

per day

Award-winning service

World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023

World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023

Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025

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 2023

Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022

Highly recommended by our customers

Good and fast

Simon Lentini,

14 Nov 2025

great price

Ray M,

14 Nov 2025

Quick process

I was charged for a minor damage on a tire rim I was vey happy how the customer serv...

Nicola ,

14 Nov 2025

Easy and cheap

H.s.,

14 Nov 2025

Great explanation

Mark Seekings,

14 Nov 2025

Ok very good

Caloprisco Andrea,

14 Nov 2025

Easy to book on line and car…

Easy to book on line and car rental,prices are great

Kenneth Powell,

14 Nov 2025

Good price and easy to reserve

TONG CHERN ONG,

14 Nov 2025

Great service

Second time using this company.

Carole Morgan,

14 Nov 2025

Efficient

Efficient. Easy compared prices and make payment.

Jerome Korcak,

14 Nov 2025

Easy to use.

Easy to use. Reccommended

Bruce Robertson,

14 Nov 2025

Easy and fast booking

Mr MK,

14 Nov 2025

Easy and quick

Luca,

14 Nov 2025

Very easy to book and all information…

Very easy to book and all information explained clearly.

James Ward,

14 Nov 2025

good prices and a reliable website

Pedro Correia,

14 Nov 2025

Plain and simple

guest,

14 Nov 2025

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