Guide to Driving In Angola - Drive Safe in Angola

Are there any special requirements for driving or hiring a car in Angola?

We’re often asked if it’s safe to drive in Angola and whether you should consider renting a car or taking a taxi / private transfer. The benefits of renting a car in Angola are similar to anywhere else in that a rental car offers freedom to travel as and when you like, to and from where you like. Whilst there are certain parts of Angola you shouldn’t drive (UK foreign travel advice advises against all but essential travel to Cabinda province and Lunda Norte), if arriving into Luanda Airport renting a car and driving in Angola shouldn’t be discounted. Here we look at various rules and laws of the road in Angola to best prepare you to drive safely in Angola should you chose to do so.

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  Drive LEFT
  OR
  right?
• 
  check your
  speed
• 
  alcohol
  limits
• 
  drive safe
  guide from
  rhino
• 
  which
  driving
  license?
• 
  emergency
  contacts

The main language in Angola is Portuguese, although many officials and locals will speak basic English, French and Spanish, however the following phrases should be useful;
 

• Thank you – Obrigada (female) / Obrigado (male)
• Hello – Ola
• Is everything ok – Tudo bem?
• I have a puncture - Eu tenho um furo
• May car has broken down - meu carro avariou
• Call the police - Chame a polícia