Car Rental in Zambia

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Cheapest car rental rates

Renault Kwid

or similar Mini

Manual

A/C

€55.29

per day

Free cancellation

8.0

Average

In terminal

Pick-up information

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)

Lusaka International Airport

Please follow the signs to the car rental area

Drop-off information

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)

Lusaka International Airport

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

Low deposit

Instant confirmation!

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Ford Ranger

or similar Standard Extended Cab Pickup

Automatic

A/C

€78.88

per day

Free cancellation

8.0

Average

In terminal

Pick-up information

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)

Lusaka International Airport

Please follow the signs to the car rental area

Drop-off information

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)

Lusaka International Airport

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

Low deposit

Pay part now

Volkswagen Polo

or similar Economy

Manual

A/C

€62.03

per day

Free cancellation

8.0

Average

In terminal

Pick-up information

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)

Lusaka International Airport

Please follow the signs to the car rental area

Drop-off information

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)

Lusaka International Airport

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 08:04 on 16.09.25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Why book with us?

Special offers

As a market leader, we get special offers like contactless pick-ups, great prices, and free upgrades.

Award-winning

World's Leading Car Rental Booking Website in the World Travel Tech Awards (4 years in a row).

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A combined rating of 4.5 with 200k+ total reviews on platforms like Trustpilot, Google, and Review Center.

4M users

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Travel information

Languages

Bemba, English

Currency

ZMW

Drive on

Left-hand side

Country code

+260

Average car rental price

€78 per day

Average car rental length

6 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

€1.18 per liter or €4.47 per gallon

Lowest gas price

€0.91 per liter or €3.44 per gallon

Highest gas price

€1.35 per liter or €5.11 per gallon

Rating

10 / 10

The most popular city in Zambia

Lusakafrom €77.48 per day

Map of top car rental locations

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)

1 rental locations

Ndola International Airport (NLA)

1 rental locations

Livingstone Airport (LVI)

1 rental locations

Ndola (Downtown)

1 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 monthMay	Most expensive month June
Average price €113	A good deal €78	Cheapest supplier Europcar	Cheapest car type Large cars

Average rental costs per day in Zambia

€152

€76

€0

€92

in January

Jan

€132

in February

Feb

€121

in March

Mar

€113

in April

Apr

€82

in May

May

€138

in June

Jun

€101

in July

Jul

€89

in August

Aug

€91

in September

Sep

€83

in October

Oct

€85

in November

Nov

€96

in December

Dec

The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Zambia is May — when rental costs average €82.34 per day. This is 27% cheaper than the yearly average and 40% cheaper than renting a car in June (when prices average €137.89 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 August, while the least popular is May.

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

2.1

1.2 times in January

Jan

0.6 times in February

Feb

0.6 times in March

Mar

0.8 times in April

Apr

0.2 times in May

May

0.2 times in June

Jun

1.4 times in July

Jul

1.9 times in August

Aug

0.4 times in September

Sep

1.9 times in October

Oct

1.4 times in November

Nov

1.5 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 May — an average of 4 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

5 days in July

Jul

9 days in August

Aug

4 days in September

Sep

6 days in October

Oct

8 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	€70 per day
👛 Cheapest supplier	Europcar

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

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

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

Average rating

Based on 2 reviews

Best month to visit

February

Happiest customers drive

Volkswagen Polo

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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.

Photo 2 by COLLEEN D. about renting a Volkswagen Polo in Zambia (4/22/25)

Photo 3 by COLLEEN D. about renting a Volkswagen Polo in Zambia (4/22/25)

Photo 4 by COLLEEN D. about renting a Volkswagen Polo in Zambia (4/22/25)

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Photo 7 by COLLEEN D. about renting a Volkswagen Polo in Zambia (4/22/25)

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

Photo 2 by Frans M. about renting a Ford Ranger in Zambia (1/1/24)

Photo 3 by Frans M. about renting a Ford Ranger in Zambia (1/1/24)

Photo 4 by Frans M. about renting a Ford Ranger in Zambia (1/1/24)

Car rental statistics

Total number of reviews

Total rental companies

Average daily price

€78

Lowest daily price

€70

Total cars available

Top supplier 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

8.4

Pick-up speed

8.2

Drop-off speed

8.4

Car cleanliness

8.6

Car condition

8.4

€70 - €113

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 2023

Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021

FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021

FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020

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

Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Rental Agencies

SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Rental Websites

Highly recommended by our customers

Easy

Easy checkout

Mark Jacobs,

17 Sept 2025

Best deals and easy reservation

Easy, quick and plenty of choice

Ziga,

17 Sept 2025

Easy rental

Easy rental, good prices!

GM,

17 Sept 2025

Fast service

All great ! Fast and easy

Kristo Mastora,

17 Sept 2025

Great price

Great price, easy use

Clayton Graves,

17 Sept 2025

Easy to book

Easy to see the different options ...and good prices!

Mathieu Houle Laporte,

17 Sept 2025

Easy and ok Price

Per Robert Myklebust,

17 Sept 2025

price and quicknes

Joe Freitas,

17 Sept 2025

Easy website to find my way around

Gayle ,

17 Sept 2025

Always easy

john geraghty,

17 Sept 2025

Cheap options

Nicole Bordoli,

17 Sept 2025

Fair offer, no hidden costs

This questionnaire should be completed after the lease ends, not before.

Cezary Zemojcin,

17 Sept 2025

Easy and straight forward process

Conrad,

16 Sept 2025

Very easy booking experience

Sham,

16 Sept 2025

easy peezy

easy peezy lemon squeezy

JJ P,

16 Sept 2025

Ok, good

Ok, everything ok

Pawel,

16 Sept 2025

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