Car hire in Dakar, Senegal

On average, hiring a car in Dakar will set you back around $126 per day or $796 per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Dakar is a compact crossover (similar to SUVs). The most popular is Economy, 4-5 doors.

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 Dakar is currently March.

On average, around $796. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Dakar is $614.

If you're looking for freedom to explore Dakar, 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 Dakar 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 Dakar.

Most places – Dakar 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 $106 per day. The average price per day is around $126.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Sixt, Avis and Hertz offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated Sixt as the best overall in terms of experience.

Yes – van hire is available in Dakar.