Car hire in Gaborone, Botswana

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These are the lowest Gaborone car hire prices we found over the next 30 days and are subject to change.

When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Gaborone?

Our data shows that June is the cheapest month to rent a car in Gaborone. It’s around Rs8,242 per day in June, compared to the yearly average of Rs8,605 per day.
Cheapest month avgJune • Rs8,242
Yearly avg priceRs8,605

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There are 66 car hire providers in Gaborone. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Gaborone

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Gaborone. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Gaborone

Hertz
Europcar
Auto-Union
Thrifty
Keddy By Europcar
Avis

What's the most popular car to hire in Gaborone?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Toyota RAV4 is the most popular car to hire in Gaborone, with prices starting from Rs5,847 per day. The Volkswagen Polo and similar models are also popular drives in Gaborone.
Toyota RAV4
Toyota RAV425% chose this
Volkswagen Polo
Volkswagen Polo19% chose this
Toyota Corolla
Toyota Corolla12% chose this
Chevrolet Suburban
Chevrolet Suburban6% chose this
Most popular carToyota RAV4
Why?Spacious, practical, good for families

Gaborone's cheapest car hire providers

Hertz has the cheapest car hire in Gaborone right now, with prices from Rs7,884 per day. You'll save an average of Rs16,417 per day when you book with them.
Hertzfrom Rs7,884 per day
Thriftyfrom Rs19,217 per day
Avisfrom Rs25,966 per day
Auto-Unionfrom Rs27,719 per day
Cheapest providerHertz
Book with them to save aroundRs16,417 per day

Hiring a car in Gaborone: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyHertz
Most popular carLarge, fullsize pick up truck
Average daily priceRs42,191
Best time to book4 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Gaborone

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Gaborone car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Gaborone that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Gaborone for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Gaborone avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Gaborone, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Gaborone car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Gaborone will set you back around Rs42,191 per day or Rs195,703 per week. 

The cheapest car hire companies in Gaborone are currently Dollar and Keddy By Europcar.

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 Gaborone is currently September.

On average, around Rs195,703. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Gaborone is Rs40,928.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Gaborone for a whole month is Rs884,269. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

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

Most places – Gaborone 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. 

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

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

We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Gaborone.