Car hire in Gaborone, Botswana

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Dollar
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Keddy By Europcar
Auto-Union

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

Our data shows that August is the cheapest month to rent a car in Gaborone. It’s around 16,780F per day in August, compared to the yearly average of 17,896F per day.
Cheapest month avgAugust • 16,780F
Yearly avg price17,896F

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There are 11 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.

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 16,085F 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 16,085F per day. You'll save an average of 46,097F per day when you book with them.
Hertzfrom 16,085F per day
Auto-Unionfrom 56,341F per day
Avisfrom 68,023F per day
Cheapest providerHertz
Book with them to save around46,097F 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 carFullsize, People Carrier
Average daily price286,385F
Best time to book2 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 286,385F per day or 955,258F per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Gaborone is an intermediate SUV. The most popular is Fullsize, People Carrier.

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 December.

On average, around 955,258F. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Gaborone is 112,589F.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Gaborone for a whole month is 681,868F. 

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. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 16,085F per day. The average price per day is around 42,343F.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Hertz, Dollar and Avis 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.