Car rental in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

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There are 9 car rental locations in Dar Es Salaam. Choose the cheapest or easiest now.

The most popular car rental companies in Dar Es Salaam

Renting a car in Dar Es Salaam: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car rental companyAuto-Union
Most popular carCompact, SUV
Average daily price฿4,252
Best time to book1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Dar Es Salaam

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Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van rental options in Dar Es Salaam that have free cancellation. This way, you can score the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Dar Es Salaam for a whole month

Want to rent a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Dar Es Salaam avoid costly admin in between pickups by renting out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car rental is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days. Try it now.

Book 1 week in advance

We crunched some numbers and found that most travelers score the lowest daily rate when they book 1 week in advance. The cheapest month to rent a car in Dar Es Salaam is August.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Dar Es Salaam, look out for deals with a "full to full" fuel policy, as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

Skip the lines

We call out keyless pickup when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up means no lines. Just show up at your preferred Dar Es Salaam car rental location, hop in, and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, renting a car in Dar Es Salaam will set you back around ฿4,252 per day or ฿16,774 per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Dar Es Salaam is an intermediate passenger van. The most popular is Compact, SUV.
The cheapest car rental companies in Dar Es Salaam are currently G Raffas Cars and Auto-Union.
Scoring the best car rental deal depends on when you book – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. However, according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Dar Es Salaam is currently August.
On average, around ฿16,774. But the best price we found for a car rental for a week in Dar Es Salaam is ฿6,257.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to rent a car in Dar Es Salaam for a whole month is ฿61,206. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Dar Es Salaam, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car rental deals with a "full to full" fuel policy as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

We also clearly highlight car and van rental options in Dar Es Salaam that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car rental companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select "Return car to a different location" when you search with us.
Public transportation can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, and for as long as you want. You'll also be able to discover more outside of Dar Es Salaam.
Most places – Dar Es Salaam included – allow people under the age of 25 to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance deductible for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is ฿1,033 per day. The average price per day is around ฿2,466.
Of course. Most major car rental companies like Auto-Union, G-RAFFAS CARS LIMITED and G Raffas Cars offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travelers rated Auto-Union as the best overall in terms of experience.
We search the Internet for all kinds of vehicle rental deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van rental in Dar Es Salaam.