FAQs About Car Rental in Tanzania – Answers to all Questions
Car rental services are the most convenient options for visitor navigation in most destinations. On Tanzania safari, hiring a car for your road trip should be a must-do for easier connectivity to and from tourist destinations. Car rental services in Tanzania are available for self-drive tours or driver guided safaris.
While car hire services have proven to be the most preferred option for visitor travel in Tanzania, there are lots of questions travelers often raise with majority left unanswered. Here are some of the Frequently Asked Questions About Car Rental in Tanzania;
Can I hire a car and drive in Tanzania?
YES! It is 100% possible to hire a car in Tanzania for your road trip with us. This applies to those with valid driver’s licenses or if you an international driving permit.
Once you have made up your mind to book a rental car in Tanzania, next should be for you to familiarize yourself with the country’s traffic rules and this should be done before the actual date of embarking on a road trip.
What is the minimum age requirement for hiring a car in Tanzania?
The acceptable minimum age limit for you to hire a car in Tanzania is 21 years. The age limit may differ from company to company as other may set theirs at 25 years. You must consult with the car hire service provider that you intend to deal with and find out about the acceptable age limit for hiring a car with them.
What if I want to cancel my booking after paying the deposit?
Each car hire company has its cancellation policy which you should have an idea of before you cancel or book car rental services. On hiring a car, usually, the car hire company requires that you make a deposit of at least USD 100 and serves as commitment fee. The balance can then be cleared on the actual date of your road trip in Tanzania.
Not to be taken unaware, ensure that you inquire from the car hire company about their cancellation or read through the company website where you don’t understand reach out to the company consult directly.
Can I hire a car in Tanzania and drive it to another country?
Depending on the car hire company, it is possible to rent a car in Tanzania and you drive it to another country. But first, find out the car hire company’s policies on border crossing with their rental car.
Often, there are limited car rental companies that allow border crossing. Before you set off to another country, it is important that you contact the car hire company to ascertain if cross border is permitted using their rental car.
Is it safe to drive in Tanzania?
Tanzania is one of the safest destinations in East Africa and is ideal for self-drive and driver guided road trips. What is important is for you to observe the set regulations and is possible for you to navigate to any part of the country for a holiday and you return safely.
Can I hire a car and driver/chauffer driver?
Yes, all options are available for you. You can opt to hire a car and drive it embark on a self-drive tour or hire a car and also chauffer driver services.
What kind of drivers’ license do I need to drive a car in Tanzania?
A valid driver’s license from your home country or an international driving permit is essential requirement if you plan to go self-drive.
What kind of rental car is suitable for self-drive tour in Tanzania?
There are different rental car options to choose from when it comes to Tanzania self-drive road trips. But the most preferred ones include 4×4 rental cars such as Land Cruiser or Toyota Rav4.
When choosing the suitable ride for your self-drive trips, put in mind the number of people you plan to travel (car capacity), luggage room and its capability to conquer the tough terrains in the remotest countryside.
You can also choose from petrol or diesel rental cars or an automatic or manual transmission rentals.
Are there any extras when hiring a car in Tanzania?
Depending on the car hire service providers, at times, you may come across extra charges.
These additional costs like fuel expenses, one-way rental fees, border crossing, and other hidden costs may not be disclosed to you and it is important to inquire from your local tour operator every detail or go through the company’s website, read reviews from the past clients on Trip Advisor.
How do I pay for my rental car?
Different car hire service providers have their own mode of payment which must be respected. Do not effect payment for any car hire service in Tanzania with any company without inquiring from the company you intend to deal with.