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How far in advance should I hire a car in Zanzibar?

Book your car hire in Zanzibar 67 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 427,579/day on average when booked 67 days ahead, which saves you 1,554,729% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Zanzibar?

Looking to hire a car in Zanzibar? FlexWays had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only Rp 16.66/day. Autounion Car Rental also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at Rp 19.63/day.

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 (rated 6.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar
Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar
8.0
ABBYCAR
ABBYCAR
6.0
Cargini
Cargini
0.0
Alma Car Hire
Alma Car Hire
0.0

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Zanzibar?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Zanzibar is May, when you can expect to pay Rp 445,395/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Zanzibar is January (Rp 516,658/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

Rp 516,658

February

Rp 498,842

March

Rp 481,026

April

Rp 481,026

May

Rp 445,395

June

Rp 463,210

July

Rp 463,210

August

Rp 516,658

September

Rp 498,842

October

Rp 498,842

November

Rp 498,842

December

Rp 516,658

What car do most people hire in Zanzibar?

SUV cars (Class Standard SUV, for example) are the most popular in Zanzibar. Mini (Class Mini Car) and Economy (Volkswagen Polo) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Zanzibar.

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Top rental agencies in Zanzibar

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Zanzibar known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Zanzibar. Reviews were last updated on 15 August 2026.

Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar

4 locations
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

ABBYCAR

2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

6.0

Cargini

1 location
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Alma Car Hire

3 locations
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CarQ

1 location
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Ace

2 locations
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1First Car Rental

1 location
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Xdrive Mobility

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Zanzibar, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 August 2026.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Zanzibar.

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