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Cheap Car Hire in Zanzibar from R406

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 Zanzibar with a pick-up date of 29/6 and drop-off date of 6/7. 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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Zanzibar car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Zanzibar. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 8 June 2025.

Most popular company

AUTOUNION

Price of petrol per litre

R19,36

Average price per day

R513

Cheapest price per day

R406

Cheapest time to rent a car in Zanzibar

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Zanzibar 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 8 June 2025.

January

R515

February

R515

March

R497

April

R515

May

R497

June

R515

July

R550

August

R550

September

R550

October

R550

November

R515

December

R532

Popular car types in Zanzibar

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Zanzibar and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 8 June 2025.

In Zanzibar, there are 44 active hire locations from 20 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Zanzibar in the past week - currently priced from R406/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

SUV

SUV

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 844+

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

Compare available car types for rental in Zanzibar

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Zanzibar to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 8 June 2025.

Small cars

R427 - R1 069

All Car Types

R480 - R1 131

To hire a small car in Zanzibar, Tanzania, you would pay an average price of R558/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Zanzibar, Tanzania (~R427/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R1 069/day). In fact, May is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Zanzibar. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Zanzibar, renting a small car saves you 29% 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 Zanzibar small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Zanzibar, Tanzania, you would pay an average price of R763/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Zanzibar, Tanzania (~R500/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R1 054/day). In fact, November is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Zanzibar. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Zanzibar, renting a medium car saves you 3% 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 Zanzibar medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Zanzibar, Tanzania, you would pay an average price of R1 261/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Zanzibar, Tanzania (~R1 094/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~R4 046/day). In fact, July is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Zanzibar. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Zanzibar, renting a large car is 39% 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 Zanzibar, Tanzania, you would pay an average price of R704/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Zanzibar, Tanzania (~R460/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R1 279/day). In fact, May is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Zanzibar. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Zanzibar, renting a SUV saves you 10% 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 Zanzibar SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Zanzibar, Tanzania, you would pay an average price of R810/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a van in Zanzibar, Tanzania (~R783/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R1 743/day). In fact, January is about 4% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Zanzibar. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Zanzibar, renting a van is 4% 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. Here are the best Zanzibar van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Kia PicantoR406/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
BMW 1 SeriesR413/day
4
M
A/C
BMW 1 Series
Renault CapturR468/day
4
M
A/C
Renault Captur

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 8 June 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top car hire agencies serving Zanzibar, such as AbbyCar Car Rentals, Hertz and Ace. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a car hire agency.

AbbyCar Car Rentals

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

2,0

Value

6,0

Hertz

2 locations

Ace

2 locations

Europcar

2 locations

Autounion Car Rental

4 locations

Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar

4 locations

SURPRICE CAR RENTAL

4 locations

Alma Car Hire

3 locations

Best car hire deals found in Zanzibar

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Zanzibar. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Zanzibar with an average daily rate of R871. Data was last updated on 8 June 2025.
Check out some of the very best car hire deals we've found in Zanzibar. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
Kia PicantoR406/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
BMW 1 SeriesR413/day
4
M
A/C
BMW 1 Series
Ford FiestaR417/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Zanzibar, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 8 June 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Zanzibar?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R513/day when booking a car hire in Zanzibar. The absolute best deal a user found was for R390/day from Autounion Car Rental, booked on Jun. 1.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Zanzibar for a week from Autounion Car Rental?

    From Autounion Car Rental you can hire a car in Zanzibar from about R2 935 per week on average.

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

    Typically, how long you can hire 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.

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

    You can potentially save up to 13% on a month-long rental by booking with Autounion Car Rental. Autounion Car Rental is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Zanzibar can cost you on average R12 579 a month or R419 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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

    Car hire prices in Zanzibar are typically R0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Mini to save money on your trip to R0. Our users have found prices for Mini car hire in July to be on average R449 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Zanzibar

Browse car hires by fuel type in Zanzibar. Deals were last updated on 8 June 2025.

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

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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Michamvi
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Matemwe
Paje
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