How to Rent a Car in Zanzibar

Booking your car rental Zanzibar with Kibabu Cars is simple and takes just three easy steps.

1. Choose Your Car

Description Browse our fleet and select the vehicle that best suits your trip, budget, and travel needs.

2. Select Dates & Location

Choose your pickup and return dates, then tell us where you would like the vehicle delivered anywhere in Zanzibar.

3. Confirm Your Booking

Complete your reservation and receive instant confirmation. We’ll deliver your car on time, ready for your adventure.

Why Travelers Choose Kibabu Cars

Serving Zanzibar since 2012 with over 50 well-maintained vehicles, trusted by thousands of happy customers, and available 24/7 for reliable car rental services across Zanzibar.

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What Our Customers Say

Excellent service and very easy booking process. The car was clean and well-maintained.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find quick answers to common questions about renting a car in Zanzibar with Kibabu Cars.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Zanzibar?

Yes. All international visitors need a *Zanzibar temporary driving permit* to drive legally on the island. Kibabu Cars can arrange the permit for you for *$25 per driver* before or when you receive your rental car.

Yes. All Kibabu Cars rental vehicles come with *comprehensive insurance*. Certain items and situations may not be covered, including tyres, keys, underbody damage, side mirrors, scratches, and damage caused by prohibited or unsafe driving.

Yes. We offer *free car delivery and collection at Zanzibar International Airport and Stone Town*. We can also deliver your rental car to hotels and resorts across Zanzibar. Coastal-area delivery may have an additional fee depending on the location.

Yes. Kibabu Cars provides *car delivery to hotels, villas, resorts, and other locations across Zanzibar*. Simply tell us where you are staying when making your reservation.

No. *Kibabu Cars does not require a security deposit* for standard car rentals, making your Zanzibar car rental experience easier and more convenient.

Yes. We have several *SUV and 4x4 rental options in Zanzibar*, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Vanguard, Toyota Harrier, Suzuki Escudo, Toyota Prado and other vehicles depending on availability.

Kibabu Cars is a local Zanzibar car rental company offering *affordable prices, reliable vehicles, 24/7 customer support, unlimited kilometres, airport delivery, driving permit assistance, and car delivery across Zanzibar*. Our goal is to make renting and driving a car in Zanzibar simple, safe and convenient.

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Book your car rental Zanzibar with Kibabu Cars today.

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