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Car hire in Arusha, Tanzania

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When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Arusha?

Jun
R 602 per day
Jul
R 586 per day
Aug
R 568 per day
Sep
R 562 per day
Oct
R 555 per day
Nov
R 570 per day
Dec
R 559 per day
Jan
R 588 per day
Feb
R 592 per day
Mar
R 607 per day
Apr
R 602 per day
May
R 587 per day
Our data shows that October is the cheapest month to rent a car in Arusha. It’s around R 555 per day in October, compared to the yearly average of R 582 per day.
Cheapest month avgOctober • R 555
Yearly avg priceR 582

Select your Arusha pick-up location

There are 8 car hire providers in Arusha. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Arusha

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Arusha. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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Arusha Airport

3 car hire locations

From
R 694
per day

Kilimanjaro Airport

4 car hire locations

From
R 783
per day
These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Arusha

What's the most popular car to hire in Arusha?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Toyota RAV4 is the most popular car to hire in Arusha, with prices starting from R 694 per day. The Volkswagen Polo and similar models are also popular drives in Arusha.
Toyota RAV4
Toyota RAV440% chose this
Volkswagen Polo
Volkswagen Polo8% chose this
Citroen C1
Citroen C16% chose this
Jeep Renegade
Jeep Renegade6% chose this
Most popular carToyota RAV4
Why?Spacious, practical, good for families

Arusha's cheapest car hire providers

Auto-Union has the cheapest car hire in Arusha right now, with prices from R 693 per day. You'll save an average of R 915 per day when you book with them.
Auto-Unionfrom R 693 per day
G-RAFFAS CARS LIMITEDfrom R 1 575 per day
Europcarfrom R 1 640 per day
Cheapest providerAuto-Union
Book with them to save aroundR 915 per day

Hiring a car in Arusha: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyAuto-Union
Most popular carCompact, SUV
Average daily priceR 1,460
Best time to book4 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Arusha

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Arusha car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Arusha that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Arusha for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Arusha avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Arusha, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Arusha car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Arusha will set you back around R 1,460 per day or R 6,211 per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Arusha is a compact estate (sometimes known as a station wagon). The most popular is Compact, SUV.
The cheapest car hire company in Arusha is currently Auto-Union, followed by Europcar.
Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Arusha is currently October.
On average, around R 6,211. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Arusha is R 4,856.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Arusha for a whole month is R 69,974. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Arusha, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Arusha that have free cancellation. 
Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Arusha.
Most places – Arusha included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is R 693 per day. The average price per day is around R 1,282.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Auto-Union, G-RAFFAS CARS LIMITED and Europcar offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travellers rated Auto-Union as the best overall in terms of experience.
We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Arusha.

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