Cheapflights insights for Zanzibar car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Zanzibar, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Zanzibar?
To get the best deal on a rental car in Zanzibar, book about 85 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $46, which is about 55% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the best car rental company in Zanzibar?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Zanzibar is Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar (rated 8.0/10). AbbyCar Car Rentals (rated 6.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Zanzibar?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Zanzibar is March, when you can expect to pay $48/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Zanzibar is July ($51/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
$49
February
$49
March
$48
April
$49
May
$48
June
$48
July
$51
August
$51
September
$51
October
$51
November
$48
December
$51
What car do most people hire in Zanzibar?
Economy cars (Class Economy Car, for example) are the most popular in Zanzibar. Passenger van (Toyota Alphard) and Full-size (Chevrolet Express) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Zanzibar.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Zanzibar?
In Zanzibar, Autounion Car Rental, Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar, and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL have 4 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.
Top rental agencies in Zanzibar
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Zanzibar known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Zanzibar. Reviews were last updated on 29 August 2025.
Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar
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AbbyCar Car Rentals
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Hertz
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Europcar
Autounion Car Rental
SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
Alma Car Hire
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Zanzibar, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 August 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Zanzibar for a week from Autounion Car Rental?
Autounion Car Rental is one of the top picks in Zanzibar. They can have you in a hire car for about $346 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Zanzibar?
Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Zanzibar however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.