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Travel information

Languages

Bemba, English

Currency

ZMW

Drive on

Left-hand side

Country code

+260

Average car rental length

4 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

Lusaka

Map of top car rental locations

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)

3 rental locations

Ndola International Airport (NLA)

2 rental locations

Livingstone Airport (LVI)

2 rental locations

Roma

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 monthOctober	Most expensive month December
Average price $99

Average rental costs per day in Zambia

$134

$67

$117

in January

Jan

$92

in February

Feb

$89

in March

Mar

$106

in April

Apr

$103

in May

May

$105

in June

Jun

$114

in July

Jul

$78

in August

Aug

$92

in September

Sep

$77

in October

Oct

$105

in November

Nov

$122

in December

Dec

The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Zambia is October — when rental costs average $76.65 per day. This is 23% cheaper than the yearly average and 37% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $122.13 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 March, while the least popular is August.

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

2.2

1.1

0.5 times in January

Jan

1.7 times in February

Feb

2 times in March

Mar

1.2 times in April

Apr

0.3 times in May

May

0.5 times in June

Jun

0.5 times in July

Jul

0.2 times in August

Aug

1.4 times in September

Sep

1.5 times in October

Oct

1.4 times in November

Nov

0.8 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 March — an average of 6 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in January — an average of one day.

Average number of rental days in Zambia

1 day in January

Jan

4 days in February

Feb

6 days in March

Mar

6 days in April

Apr

2 days in May

May

3 days in June

Jun

3 days in July

Jul

2 days in August

Aug

5 days in September

Sep

6 days in October

Oct

4 days in November

Nov

5 days in December

Dec

Car rental information

📍 Car rental locations	10
✈️ Airport locations	3
🔥 Popular suppliers	Europcar
🚗 Popular car types	Small cars, large cars, medium cars

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier	Model	Doors	Type
Europcar	Toyota Vitz	4	Small car
Europcar	Ford Ranger	4	Large car
Europcar	Ford Ranger	5	Large car
Europcar	Suzuki Fronx	4	Medium car
Europcar	Volkswagen Polo	4	Small car
Europcar	Renault Kwid	4	Small car
Europcar	Ford Ranger	4	Large car

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 27, 2026)

When is the best time to rent a car in Zambia?

Prices are lowest during October, starting at $77 for an Economy car and highest in December, when economy cars start at $122. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Zambia is March, while the least popular month is August.

What car rental companies are available in Zambia?

Zambia hosts: Europcar, Keddy, GreenMotion. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.

What side of the road do you drive on in Zambia?

You drive on the left-hand side of the road in Zambia.

What are the speed limits and key traffic rules in Zambia?

Speed limits in Zambia are 50 km/h in cities, 100 km/h outside cities. The drunk-driving limit is 0.08%.

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

Average rating

Based on 2 reviews

Best month to visit

December

Happiest customers drive

Volkswagen Polo

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Apr 22, 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.

Jan 1, 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

Top 3 suppliers in Zambia in 2026

Europcar

10 locations

8.3

Good

27 ratings

Value for money

7.8

Ease of finding

8.3

Agent helpfulness

8.4

Pick-up speed

8.1

Drop-off speed

8.5

Car cleanliness

8.5

Car condition

8.3

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