If you are looking to explore the island of Zanzibar and visit tourist attractions after spending a few days at the beach or if you are in Stone Town then renting a car is a perfect option. It gives you the flexibility to go whenever and wherever you want. And because the island is relatively small you can get from East to West in around an hour or South to North within 90 minutes or so.
If you decided to rent a car, be sure that you pick the best car for the job. A few roads in Zanzibar are unpaved. So getting a 4×4 would be a good choice if you plan to go to some remote places.
Also, we suggest getting a car with AC, for comfort because of the heat and dusty roads in Zanzibar.
Yes, as long as a vehicle is available in the station; however, we recommend making a reservation because no vehicle may be available during busy periods.
In Zanzibar everyone drives on the left and it can be quite confusing for first-timer who is only used to driving on the right.
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In total, you will be paying around 25 – 100 USD per day depending on the car you pick and plus 10 USD for one local driving license.
Petrol is still relatively inexpensive in Zanzibar and is around $1.20 a litre.
Rent a Ride Zanzibar Car & Bike Rental is preferred by many as one of the most reliable car and motorcycle rental companies in Zanzibar.
Book online just a day before and we will have arranged a car for you in less than an hour. It costs about 35 USD per day to rent a Toyota RAV4 for 2 people plus 10 USD for a temporary driving license which we will supply.
To rent a car in Zanzibar, here are the documents you need:
One important thing to keep in mind when driving in Zanzibar is there is a 40 km/hr speed limit in Stone Town and a 60 km/hr on country roads. The Police in Zanzibar do possess speed monitoring equipment so please drive carefully.
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