Harare car hires from $128

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Harare with a pick-up date of 25/5 and drop-off date of 27/5. 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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Harare car hire information

Pick-up locationHarare
Car typesEconomy
Hire locations13
Airport locations7
Popular agenciesBudget

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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Harare

  • Zimbabwe's capital city offers many tourist attractions, but you'd be remiss not to take advantage of its location and visit some of the country's most famous tourist attractions nearby. An easy way is to book car hire in Harare, rather than relying on the somewhat scanty public transport system or paying for taxis. Mukuvisi Woodlands Environmental Centre is a good example. It's a preserved msasa woodland, where you’ll see animals like giraffes and zebras roaming in their natural habitat.
  • You'll likely land at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) when you touch down in Harare. Most international car hire companies have outlets there, so you can either organise this in advance when you book your plane ticket through KAYAK or sort your car hire in Harare once you've landed. The car hire kiosks are in the Arrivals hall, and collecting your car is a simple matter of walking a few hundred metres to the adjacent car park.
  • If you book car hire in Harare, there's a single principle to bear in mind. If you approach a traffic light that's just turned amber, don't brake and stop in anticipation of the consequent red light. The most likely outcome is that you'll be rear-ended by a car behind you that's committed to crossing the intersection. Treat any amber light as an indication that you should accelerate rather than slow down. It's a diametrical approach to what you're used to at home, but strangely enough, it works.
  • If you book Harare car hire, keep top of your mind that the driving law enforcement is rather relaxed, which translates into a generally laissez-faire approach on behalf of local drivers. Make sure to drive defensively and you'll be fine. Another reason for caution is that many of the roads are poorly lit, so stick about 10 km/h below the speed limit just to be sure. This is especially pertinent on the major roads from Harare to the surrounding tourist attractions, as the roads lack passing lanes or shoulders.
  • 25% of our users found a car hire in Harare for $104 or less
  • Book your car hire in Harare at least 3 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Compact car hire in Harare are around 45% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Harare

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Harare?

    On average a car hire in Harare costs $110 per day.

  • What is the cheapest car hire company in Harare?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Budget ($128/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Budget Harare International Ap null (11 kilometres from the city centre).

  • What is the most popular car hire in Harare?

    Compact (Hyundai i20 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Harare.

  • Which car hire agencies are at Harare airport (HRE)?

    Car hire companies onsite at Harare airport include GREEN MOTION, Budget and Europcar.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at Harare airport (HRE)?

    The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Harare airport to off-airport locations is Europcar.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Harare?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does a Compact car hire cost in Harare?

    A Compact car hire in Harare costs $92 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Economy car hire cost in Harare?

    An Economy car hire in Harare costs $90 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in Harare?

    A Standard car hire in Harare costs $296 per day, on average.

  • What is the most popular car hire location in Harare?

    In Harare, cars are most frequently hired at GREEN MOTION Airport Rd,harare,zw (11 km from city centre ).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Harare?

    On average a car hire in Harare costs $771 per week ($110 per day).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Harare?

    On average a car hire in Harare costs $3,303 per month ($110 per day).

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Harare?

    The roads in Harare itself are in relatively good shape, so if you're going to spend most of your time here, a sedan or compact car will be all you need. If you're making an adventure of your visit and want to trek into the surrounding hinterland, then there's no better vehicle than a 4x4; although, in most cases, an MPV or SUV will be sufficient. If you're travelling with a group of friends, then you could also consider hiring a passenger van.

  • What's the speed limit in Harare?

    Harare speed limits follow the national road regulations. You'll need to pay attention to the speed limit signs in the centre of the city, as they vary from 50 km/h to 80 km/h depending on the zone. However, the general speed limit in urban areas is 60 km/h, so stick to that and watch out for when it changes to 50 km/h. National roads are also divided into two categories. Roads of a specific width and tarred surface are limited to 80 km/h, with wider ones allowing speeds up to 120 km/h. Keep a look out for signage when you're travelling outside Harare itself.

  • Where are the best places to park in Harare?

    You'll have to pay for parking wherever you are in central Harare, but the street parking rates are exceptionally cheap compared to what you'll be used to at home. There's a standard hourly rate that applies to all of them, which is around Z$ 150 (A$ 0.60) per hour; it's cheap and in plentiful supply. Popular and convenient inner-city car parks to be recommended include City Parking, the Students Car Park on Arundel Ring Road and the city car park on Third Street.

Harare car rental reviews and directory

Budget

6.0

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10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

9.0

2 locations in Harare

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Locations in Harare

Harare International Ap

+263 77 212 5148

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Unifreight Complex Corner Of

+263 77 329 9263

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8.0 Very Good

Apr 2024

KAYAK
Overall experience was very positive. Collection was straightforward, I was given a car upgrade (Thank you) and car drove very well. Drop off also straightforward, however customer support attendee could not give me a receipt to show my cash rental payment. Left for my flight not 100% sure if my credit card deposit would be refunded in full. Still pending 4 days on but that’s not to say it won’t be released as up to 7 days. Also no official confirmation email stating rental has ended - just the paperwork from the airport.

4.0 Mediocre

May 2022

KAYAK
The car hire was a simple process, easy to pick up, good car which was very fuel efficient. Drop off was also easy and issues. However, When I returned the car, instead of releasing the hold deposit, Budget witheld almost 400USD because they assumed I had not paid for the car hire (which I had pre-paid before pick up). When they have realised their mistake, they tried tiger the bank to issue the refund but apparently the bank wouldn’t let them. As a result, in order to get my money back I now have to pursue chargeback options through my credit card company because someone just failed to check details. This has made the whole experience dissatisfying and a pain in the butt! For that reason, I am wary to use them again. Perhaps Eurocar would be be a better option.

1 out of 1

Avis

6.6

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2 locations in Harare

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Locations in Harare

Harare Airport

+263 77 212 5148

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Next To Miekles Hotel

+263 4 796 409

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keddy by Europcar

6.2

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Corner St Patricks Rd & Airport Rd

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Harare International Airport International Terminal Arrivals Sections

+263 457 5592

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GREEN MOTION

4.2

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53b Airport Service Road

+263 77 779 9955

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No. 305 Samora Machel Avenue, Eastlea

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Europcar

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Airport Terminal

+263 24 2575592

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Corner St Patricks Rd & Airport Rd

+263 24 2581411

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Sixt

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Airport Road

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6.0 Okay

June 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

The quick recovery by a respresentative at the Harare Airport!

Cons:

Waiting at the Harare Airport for over an hour to finally be told that the vehicle we'd rented wouldn't be ready until the next day! After not showing up at the airport, the representative stayed with us through the ordeal of making sure we got to our destination and a proper vehicle to accommodate our luggage.

7.6 Good

June 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

The price point The option for an SUV Efficiency and flexibility of pick up and drop off

Cons:

Fuel tank was near empty at pick up Driver side mirror had huge blotches that greatly restricted visibility It was a Ford EcoSport rather than the chosen Toyota Rav4 At 75c per exceeded km, that was 50% higher than the competition

1 out of 0

Sunnycars

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One location in Harare

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St. Patricks road

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2 travellers who hired a car in Harare gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.4

Car hire locations in or near Harare

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Most popular agency

GREEN MOTION

Most popular car type

Compact

Average price

$110/day

Good deal

$104/day

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