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Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Zanzibar drives on the left, and the island is small enough that Stone Town, the northern beaches at Nungwi and the east-coast villages at Paje are all a manageable drive apart on the main paved roads. Once you leave those roads the surface turns to sand and coral rag, speed bumps appear without warning and villages are busy with bicycles, so daylight driving at a gentle pace is the way to go. Our partner network compares local and international rental companies on the island, with live prices.
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Renting a car in Zanzibar: common questions
Where should I base myself if I have a car?
Stone Town for the history and the ferry, Nungwi or Kendwa in the north for swimming at any tide, or Paje and Jambiani on the east coast for kitesurfing and quieter beaches. With a car you can stay in one spot and reach the others on day trips, since the main roads between them are paved.
What car suits Zanzibar's roads?
A small SUV or high-clearance car is the sensible choice. The trunk roads are tarmac, but nearly every beach lodge sits at the end of a sandy or coral track, and a low car struggles after rain. Check each car's conditions for any local permit the company arranges before you drive.
What licence do I need?
A full driving licence held for at least a year is the usual requirement, and each company sets its own minimum age and young-driver conditions. If your licence is not in the Latin alphabet, bring an International Driving Permit alongside it. The exact conditions for every car are shown before you book.
Is there a deposit, and what about insurance?
Deposit and insurance terms differ between companies in Zanzibar, so they are shown per car before you book. You will see what is included, what the excess is, and whether a deposit is held on your card at the desk.
Where does the booking actually happen?
You search from this page and see live cars and prices on our partner’s site. When you choose one, the booking completes on their secure checkout, where you confirm the details and receive your voucher. Show the voucher at the desk on pick-up.
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