Car Hire Services in Zanzibar — Find the Right Rental for Your Trip

Whether you need a car waiting at the airport, want to self-drive across the island, or are looking for a long-term rental — we offer flexible options for every type of traveler. In addition, all vehicles come with full insurance and unlimited mileage.
Our Services

Choose the Right Car Hire Service for Your Zanzibar Trip

Each service includes full insurance and unlimited mileage. Browse below to find the rental option that best matches your travel plans.

Car rental agent meeting tourist at Zanzibar Airport arrivals
✈️ Airport Pickup From $25/day

Zanzibar Airport Car Rental — Your Vehicle Ready at ZNZ

Landing at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport? We arrange your rental car before you arrive, so there is no waiting around. Simply message us your flight details and preferred vehicle on WhatsApp. When you touch down, our team meets you near the arrivals area, hands over the keys, and you drive straight to your destination. As a result, you save time and avoid the hassle of queuing at rental counters.

Vehicle prepared before arrival
Driving permit assistance
Full insurance included
WhatsApp flight coordination
Flexible return at airport
All vehicle types available
🚗 Self-Drive From $25/day

Self-Drive Car Hire in Zanzibar — Explore at Your Own Pace

Want the freedom to explore Zanzibar on your own schedule? Our self-drive car rental puts you in control. Choose from our fleet of Toyota RAV4s, Harriers, Suzuki Escudo, Nissan Juke, or the premium Prado. Every car comes with full insurance, unlimited mileage, and air conditioning. We also help with the Zanzibar driving permit so you can pass police checkpoints without any issues. In other words, you handle the steering — we handle everything else.

Full insurance and unlimited mileage
Zanzibar driving permit assistance
24/7 WhatsApp roadside support
Driving tips provided at pickup
Flexible pickup and return points
GPS available on request
Couple on a self drive car rental trip exploring Zanzibar
Toyota Prado available for long term car rental in Zanzibar
📅 Long-Term From $150/week

Long-Term Car Rental in Zanzibar — Weekly & Monthly Rates

Staying in Zanzibar for more than a few days? Our long-term rental rates can save you up to 20% compared to daily pricing. Whether you are an expat settling in, a remote worker enjoying island life, or simply on an extended holiday — we offer flexible weekly and monthly contracts. You can extend or shorten your rental at any time, because we understand that travel plans are not always fixed.

Discounted weekly and monthly rates
Same full insurance coverage
Flexible start and end dates
Extend or return anytime
Vehicle swap for longer rentals
Ideal for expats and remote workers
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Which Service Is Right for You?

Airport Rental

Best for
Arriving tourists
Starting price
$25/day
Insurance
✓ Included
Unlimited mileage
Permit assistance
Airport delivery
✓ Free
Flexible dates

Self-Drive

Best for Independent explorers
Starting price $25/day
Insurance ✓ Included
Unlimited mileage
Permit assistance
Hotel delivery ✓ Free
Flexible dates

Long-Term

Best for Expats & long stays
Starting price $150/week
Insurance ✓ Included
Unlimited mileage
Permit assistance
Delivery anywhere ✓ Free
Flexible dates ✓✓ Extra flexible
Our Fleet

Vehicles Available for All Services

All vehicles include full insurance and unlimited mileage. Prices start from $25 per day.

2 Available

Toyota RAV4 3-Door

SUV · 4 Seats · AC

$25/day
$150/week
Book
3 Available

Toyota RAV4 5-Door

SUV · 5 Seats · AC

$30/day
$180/week
Book
1 Available

Suzuki Escudo

Compact SUV · 5 Seats · AC

$30/day
$180/week
Book
1 Available

Nissan Juke

Crossover · 5 Seats · AC

$40/day
$240/week
Book
2 Available

Toyota Harrier

SUV · 5 Seats · AC

$55/day
$330/week
Book
1 Available

Toyota Alphard

Minivan · 7 Seats · AC

$60/day
$360/week
Book
1 Available

Toyota Prado

Premium 4×4 · 5 Seats · AC

$150/day
$900/week
Book
FAQ

Questions About Our Car Rental Services

We offer three core services: airport car rental with pickup at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), self-drive car rental for independent exploration across the island, and long-term rentals with discounted weekly and monthly rates. All services include full comprehensive insurance and unlimited mileage.

If you are visiting Zanzibar for the first time, we recommend the airport car rental service. We arrange your vehicle and driving permit before you land, so you can drive directly from ZNZ Airport to your hotel. However, self-drive is also a great option if you enjoy exploring independently.

Yes. Every rental includes full comprehensive insurance and unlimited mileage as standard. We also assist with the Zanzibar driving permit process. There are no hidden extras or surprise fees.

Message us on WhatsApp at +255 775 900 001 with your travel dates, preferred vehicle, and service type. We respond within 15 minutes. You can also use the quote form on our website.

Yes. For example, you could rent at the airport for a short stay and then extend into a weekly rate. Contact us on WhatsApp and we adjust your booking with no hassle.

All vehicles in our fleet — Toyota RAV4 (3-door and 5-door), Suzuki Escudo, Nissan Juke, Toyota Harrier, Alphard, and the Toyota Prado — are available for every service type. Pricing starts from $25 per day.

Not Sure Which Service You Need?

Message us on WhatsApp and we will respond within 15 minutes.