Africa car rentals

On average a rental car in Africa costs $39 per day.

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Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to rent a car in Africa are Casablanca (17% of total searches of users looking to rent a car in Africa), Johannesburg (12%) and Cape Town (11%).

On average a rental car in Africa costs $275 per week ($39 per day).

On average a rental car in Africa costs $1,180 per month ($39 per day).

An Africa car rental offers an excellent option for exploring the continent. You can travel to different countries at your own pace and stop at popular attractions along the way. You’re also guaranteed a comfortable trip, especially if you have more luggage. Getting a car rental in Africa lets you explore destinations not well served by public transport. You can drive to popular attractions on the continent, such as Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and Zambia, the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, and the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya.

Driving in Africa can be quite adventurous and challenging at the same time. Most countries drive on the right-hand side of the road. Few countries, mostly former British colonies, drive on the left side of the road. Driving style and culture vary from country to country, but you should always remain alert, especially when driving Africa car rentals in major towns and cities. Police stops and roadblocks are common in Africa, as authorities use them for various purposes, including document verification, routine safety checks, and regulating traffic flow. Toll roads are also present on most African roads, so confirm if the routes you’ll be using have such roads and research the rates. Speed limits in Africa vary significantly between countries and are posted in kilometers per hour.

Most African countries have a minimum driving age of 18. Some Africa car rentals require renters to be at least 21. Some providers have a minimum rental age limit of 25, and renters who have attained the legal driving age but are under 25 may incur a young driver’s fee. You must provide a valid driver’s license from your country to rent a car in Africa. Other requirements include additional identification documents like a passport or photo ID and a credit card from a major provider for payment. An international driving permit (IDP) is necessary, especially when driving in North African and West African countries that don’t have English as their official language.