East Africa car hire

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Cheap car hire in East Africa

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Renault Kwid car
Renault Kwid
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
$58/day
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Class Compact Car car
Class Compact Car
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
$81/day
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Mazda Mazda3 car
Mazda Mazda3
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
$125/day
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Class Standard Crossover car
Class Standard Crossover
or similar Medium
5
3
2/4
$227/day
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Proton Exora car
Proton Exora
or similar Van
5
3
4-5
$132/day
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Class Full-size SUV car
Class Full-size SUV
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
$277/day
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Hyundai i10 car
Hyundai i10
or similar Small
2
2
2/4
$59/day
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Nissan Serena car
Nissan Serena
or similar Van
5
2
4-5
$171/day
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Class Full-size Truck car
Class Full-size Truck
or similar Pickup truck
5
2
2/4
$231/day
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Nissan X-Trail car
Nissan X-Trail
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$151/day
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Nissan X-Trail car
Nissan X-Trail
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$196/day
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Hyundai Creta car
Hyundai Creta
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
$225/day
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Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.
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GREEN MOTION
Small
$95/day
$76/day

KAYAK’s insights & trends for East Africa car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in East Africa with confidence.

How far in advance should you book car hire in East Africa?

You should book your car hire in East Africa around 8 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the most popular car to hire in East Africa?

Hires in the Small category (Suzuki Alto or similar) are the most popular option in East Africa, costing $46/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as $21/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in East Africa?

The cheapest month to hire a car in East Africa is March at an average cost of $70/day. November is the most expensive month to hire a car in East Africa when prices are $83/day on average, which tends to be 53% above the yearly average hire price for East Africa.

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Top tips for hiring a car in East Africa

  • 25% of our users found a car hire in East Africa for $76 or less
  • Small hire cars in East Africa are around 67% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in East Africa

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

    On average a car hire in East Africa costs $131 per day.

  • How can I find car hires near me in East Africa?

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

  • Where should I hire a car in East Africa?

    Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to hire a car in East Africa are Harare (29% of total searches of users looking to hire a car in East Africa), Bulawayo (20%) and Victoria Falls (16%).

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

    On average a car hire in East Africa costs $919 per week ($131 per day).

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

    On average a car hire in East Africa costs $3,940 per month ($131 per day).

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    20 Locations

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    12 Locations

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    12 Locations

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    10 Locations

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    GREEN MOTION car hire locations in East Africa

    10 Locations

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