Dakar car rentals from $32/day

On average a rental car in Dakar costs $57 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Dakar found in the last 2 weeks is $45.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Dakar. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

Car rental companies onsite at Blaise Diagne airport include Hertz, Avis, Sixt, OK Mobility and Europcar.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Blaise Diagne airport to off-airport locations include Avis, Sixt, and Europcar.

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

A Small car rental in Dakar costs $60 per day, on average.

A Medium car rental in Dakar costs $83 per day, on average.

A Large car rental in Dakar costs $76 per day, on average.

In Dakar, cars are most frequently rented at OK Mobility Blaise Diagne International Airport (25 miles from city center).

Most car rental providers in Dakar offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Dakar, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 8 car rental agencies in Dakar.

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As the city center is so busy and congested, those that will be primarily driving in downtown Dakar may want to rent a small vehicle. Sedans and compact models are quite common and are great choices for being able to drive on narrow streets and park in tight spots. If you will be exploring a bit more of Senegal outside of Dakar, or you are traveling with plenty of luggage, you can always choose an SUV instead. SUVs provide more room for cargo, which can often be convenient.

If you are driving in a residential area that is within the city limits, the maximum speed limit will be 50 km/h (approximately 31 mph). When you are driving on an open highway, it is common for the highest speed limit to be closer to 90 km/h (approximately 56 mph). If you are driving on a motorway, you can expect the highest speed limit that you will see to instead be closer to 130 km/h (approximately 81 mph).

It is quite common to find free street parking in most neighborhoods of Dakar, including the city center. You will also find that there are many private parking lots for you to choose from, with the prices varying depending on the owner and the location. If you are staying at a hotel, you will typically be able to benefit from either free or paid parking there. Some businesses and restaurants will also have their own private small parking areas that you may be able to find a spot in if you are one of their customers. Parking fills up fast, so it is recommended that you try to find a spot early in the day.