Car Rental in Arusha, Tanzania

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

Our data shows that November is the cheapest month to rent a car in Arusha. It’s around $49 per day in November, compared to the yearly average of $53 per day.
Cheapest month avgNovember • $49
Yearly avg price$53

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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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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 $61 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 $61 per day. You'll save an average of $88 per day when you book with them.
Auto-Unionfrom $61 per day
Europcarfrom $133 per day
G-RAFFAS CARS LIMITEDfrom $164 per day
Cheapest providerAuto-Union
Book with them to save around$88 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, People Carrier
Average daily price$136
Best time to book4 weeks before

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Arusha will set you back around $136 per day or $738 per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Arusha is a compact estate (sometimes known as a station wagon). The most popular is Compact, People Carrier.

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 $738. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Arusha is $422.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Arusha for a whole month is $3,801. 

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 $61 per day. The average price per day is around $263.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Auto-Union, Europcar and G-RAFFAS CARS LIMITED 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.