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Cheap Car Hire in Lusaka, Zambia from R1 242

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Lusaka with a pick-up date of 1/8 and drop-off date of 13/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Lusaka, Zambia car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Lusaka, Zambia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 9 June 2025.

Most popular company

EUROPCAR

Price of petrol per litre

R20,57

Average price per day

R1 805

Cheapest price per day

R1 242

Cheapest time to rent a car in Lusaka, Zambia

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Lusaka, Zambia and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 9 June 2025.

January

R1 755

February

R1 826

March

R1 826

April

R1 577

May

R1 702

June

R1 684

July

R1 755

August

R1 772

September

R1 737

October

R1 719

November

R1 790

December

R1 737

Popular car types in Lusaka, Zambia

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Lusaka, Zambia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 9 June 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Lusaka this past week from 11 hire locations out of 6 hire agencies. Prices for a Lusaka small car hire start from R1 242/day. Check out available deals for 2 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

R1 381+

Mini

Mini

R1 242+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

R1 769+

Compare available car types for rental in Lusaka, Zambia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Lusaka, Zambia to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 9 June 2025.

Small cars

R1 408 - R2 337

All Car Types

R1 573 - R2 653

To hire a small car in Lusaka, Zambia, you would pay an average price of R1 595/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Lusaka, Zambia (~R1 408/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R2 337/day). In fact, July is about 12% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Lusaka. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Lusaka, renting a small car saves you 24% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Lusaka small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Lusaka, Zambia, you would pay an average price of R1 779/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Lusaka, Zambia (~R1 682/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~R1 861/day). In fact, June is about 6% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Lusaka. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Lusaka, renting a medium car saves you 16% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a large car in Lusaka, Zambia, you would pay an average price of R2 873/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Lusaka, Zambia (~R2 182/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R3 716/day). In fact, March is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Lusaka. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Lusaka, renting a large car is 28% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Lusaka, Zambia, you would pay an average price of R2 691/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Lusaka, Zambia (~R3 462/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R3 716/day). In fact, August is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Lusaka. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Lusaka, renting a SUV is 23% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a pickup truck in Lusaka, Zambia, you would pay an average price of R1 779/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Lusaka, Zambia (~R1 682/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~R1 861/day). In fact, June is about 6% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for Lusaka. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Lusaka, renting a pickup truck saves you 16% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Lusaka pickup truck hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen up!R1 242/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen up!
Ford FiestaR1 381/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Kia RioR1 384/day
2
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio

Top rental agencies in Lusaka, Zambia

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Lusaka, Zambia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 6 car hire companies in Lusaka, Zambia. Reviews were last updated on 9 June 2025.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the Lusaka area such as Avis, Europcar and keddy by Europcar. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Avis

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Europcar

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

keddy by Europcar

4 locations

INTERRENT

1 location

Shouqi

1 location

Sunnycars

1 location

Best car hire deals found in Lusaka

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Lusaka, Zambia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 6 hire car agencies in Lusaka, Zambia with an average daily rate of R1 557. Data was last updated on 9 June 2025.
Peruse the best Lusaka car hire deals we've found. If these deals don't completely appeal to you, check back soon for alternative offers.
Volkswagen up!R1 242/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen up!
Ford FiestaR1 381/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Kia RioR1 384/day
2
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Lusaka, Zambia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 June 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Lusaka?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 805/day when booking a car hire in Lusaka. The absolute best deal a user found was for R1 283/day from Europcar, booked on Jun. 8.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Lusaka for a week from Europcar?

    From Europcar you can hire a car in Lusaka from about R12 635 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Lusaka?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Lusaka check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Lusaka for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car hire in Lusaka is R54 150 (R1 805/day) on average.

  • How much is a car hire in Lusaka for a weekend?

    R0 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Lusaka, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Lusaka, then opt for a Mini hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of July, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as R1 745/day.

Car hires by fuel type in Lusaka, Zambia

Browse car hires by fuel type in Lusaka, Zambia. Deals were last updated on 9 June 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Lusaka, Zambia. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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