Zimbabwe car rentals

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Cheap car rentals in Zimbabwe

Economy$53/day
Compact$60/day
Full-size SUV$189/day
Mini$80/day
Passenger van$128/day
Pickup truck$207/day
Standard SUV$117/day
Compact SUV$117/day
Intermediate SUV$124/day
Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

Top tips for renting a car in Zimbabwe

  • If you are looking to get around conveniently during your stay in Zimbabwe, consider renting a car from car rentals in Zimbabwe. Compared to Zimbabwe's public means of transport, such as taxis, buses, and motorcycles that comply with the fixed routes, departures, and schedules, your rented car from Zimbabwe car rentals allows you to travel to your destinations in Zimbabwe on your convenience routes, departure times, and schedules. With your rented car, you can drive to rural parts of Zimbabwe with limited public transport options, such as the northern province of Matabeleland and southeastern Masvingo.
  • If you are visiting Zimbabwe during the rainy seasons, please prioritize renting a four-wheel drive from the Car rentals in Zimbabwe. With your 4WD from the Zimbabwe car rentals, you will manage to traverse the muddy streets in most of the developing rural parts of Zimbabwe. Among the few Zimbabwe car rentals that will rent you a 4WD are Sunnycars, Europcar, Hertz, or Avis car rentals. These car rental agencies' desks can be located at the arrival terminal at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE).
  • Zimbabwe has no specific laws guiding children's safety in rented cars. It is the responsibility of the parent to ensure the safety of their children by taking the following possible guidelines. First, ensure that the child under the age of 4 is fastened in their children's safety seats. Second, infants under 12 months must be fastened rear-facing to the child restraint with a built-in harness.
  • When renting your car from a car rental in Zimbabwe, please note that Zimbabwe car rentals limit drivers from driving across borders. For example, if it is necessary to drive to Botswana, you will need permission from your car rental agency. Admission will cost an extra fee. You will be provided with the necessary papers to be presented to the authorities at the border and pay the border crossing fee. The fee will include your car rental's Temporary Import Permit (TIP), third-party insurance cover, National Road Safety Fund levy, and the Road Transport Permit levy. If you are crossing to South Africa, the fee may also include the district vehicle levy.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Zimbabwe for $78 or less
  • Book your rental car in Zimbabwe at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Off-airport rental car locations in Zimbabwe are around 55% cheaper than airport locations on average
  • Economy rental cars in Zimbabwe are around 25% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Zimbabwe

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Zimbabwe?

    On average a rental car in Zimbabwe costs $132 per day.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Zimbabwe?

    Economy (Hyundai i20 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Zimbabwe.

  • What is the cheapest car rental company in Zimbabwe?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Budget ($53/day), GREEN MOTION ($58/day) and Europcar ($67/day).

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Zimbabwe?

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

  • Where should I rent a car in Zimbabwe?

    Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to rent a car in Zimbabwe are Harare (61% of total searches of users looking to rent a car in Zimbabwe), Bulawayo (21%) and Victoria Falls (17%).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Zimbabwe?

    On average a rental car in Zimbabwe costs $747 per week ($107 per day).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Zimbabwe?

    On average a rental car in Zimbabwe costs $3,200 per month ($107 per day).

  • What is driving like in Zimbabwe?

    When renting your car from car rentals in Zimbabwe, please remember the following. First, unlike in Canada and the United States, where driving is on the right-hand, you will be driving on the left-hand side of the road in Zimbabwe and its neighboring countries like Zambia, Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa. Second, wearing a seatbelt when driving in Zimbabwe is mandatory. Finally, you will be required to carry a valid driver's License, car rental registration documents, and insurance documents in your car at all times.

  • How old do you have to be to rent a car in Zimbabwe?

    Most car rentals in Zimbabwe observe the minimum age limit for those seeking their car rental services. The average minimum age limit ranges from 21 to 25 years for young drivers. A few have also set 75 as the maximum age limit for aging drivers. You should also note that young drivers under 25 are expected to pay an extra car rental fee known as a Young Driver Surcharge (YDS).

  • How are gas prices in Zimbabwe?

    In Zimbabwe, a gallon of gas costs about 3,757 ZWD (4.00 USD). A liter cost of gas sells at around 993 ZWD (1.00 USD). It is important to remember that most gas stations are situated in urban or city centers. If you are touring the country's rural parts, remember to refill your car before setting off to your destinations.

  • What are the speed limits in Zimbabwe?

    When driving your Zimbabwe car rentals, please remember to maintain a 80 km/h (50 mph) speed on wide tar roads, 60 km/h (37 mph) on roads other wide tar, 40 km/h (25 mph) on roads in urban areas, 25 km/h (16 mph) in the residential, school, and church zones and 15 km/h (9 mph) when driving in the alleys.  

Car rental directory

  • avis

    Avis car rental locations in Zimbabwe

    4 Locations

  • budget

    Budget car rental locations in Zimbabwe

    4 Locations

  • keddy

    keddy by Europcar car rental locations in Zimbabwe

    4 Locations

  • europcar

    Europcar car rental locations in Zimbabwe

    3 Locations

  • greenmotion

    GREEN MOTION car rental locations in Zimbabwe

    3 Locations

  • hertz

    Hertz car rental locations in Zimbabwe

    1 Location

  • shouqi

    Shouqi car rental locations in Zimbabwe

    1 Location

  • sixtrentacar

    Sixt car rental locations in Zimbabwe

    1 Location

  • sunnycars

    Sunnycars car rental locations in Zimbabwe

    1 Location

Good to know

Most popular agency

Budget

Most popular car type

Economy

Average price

$107/day

Good deal

$78/day

When to book a rental car in Zimbabwe

Average daily price per month
Rental car prices as pick-up date approaches

The rates displayed include all taxes and fees for car rentals for the class listed and were found by KAYAK users in the last 48 hours. Offers are subject to change and may not be available on all car rentals listed or dates of travel. Some car rental providers charge additional fees for other services (GPS, infant car seats, etc.). Please check the car rental providers' sites.