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Car hire in Madagascar Mini Guide

For those used to hiring a car, the idea of having a driver may seem strange and you would assume add considerably to the cost. However that is very much the norm in Madagascar where nearly all rental cars include a driver. The times from which the driver is available vary from 8 hours upwards per day so check before booking. Car hire in Madagascar comes with a driver as insurance for non residents is rarely possible and feedback suggests that road conditions and driving standards make having a driver very useful indeed.

Hiring a car in Madagascar has got to be one of the most rewarding ways to see plenty of this dramatic and beautiful island. You’ll be able to get to the national parks before the tourist buses do and see the wonderful animal and bird life before the crowds scare them away.

Facts about Madagascar

  • Madagascar was once called the Malagasy Republic
  • It’s an island nation and occupies the fourth largest island in the world
  • At one point at the start of the 20th century it was part of the French Republic
  • It has one of the most unique and diverse flora and fauna in the world because of a geographic split from India nearly 100m years ago.1

Cheapest car hire in Madagascar

Suzuki Swift

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 47.19 EUR/day
Suzuki Swift

7 Days rental at 330.36 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Jimny

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 62.77 EUR/day
Suzuki Jimny

7 Days rental at 439.42 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Baleno

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 51.85 EUR/day
Suzuki Baleno

7 Days rental at 363.01 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai Creta

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 51.85 EUR/day
Hyundai Creta

7 Days rental at 363.01 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Pajero

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 98.77 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Pajero

7 Days rental at 691.42 EUR from 23/10/2023

  6 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Vitara

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 60.47 EUR/day
Suzuki Vitara

7 Days rental at 423.35 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Outlander

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 85.29 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Outlander

7 Days rental at 597.04 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Top tips when hiring a car in Madagascar

  • Tourists have no option but to hire a car with a driver in Madagascar
  • 4x4 and Jeep rentals are the most popular allowing access to otherwise hard to reach parts of the island
  • Drivers can be booked for 6,8 or 12 hours per day
  • There are no motorways in Madagascar, travel times can be long as distances are vast
  • The currency is the Malagasy ariary, it's always wise to carry some with you at all times
 

Popular car hire destinations in Madagascar

Laws and rules of the road when driving in Madagascar

  •  

    R

    Road Driving Side

  •  

    50kph

    Urban speed Limit

  •  

    60-70kph

    Rural Speed Limit

  •  

    n/akph

    Motorway Speed Limit

  •  

      /Ltr

    Current Petrol Price

  •  

    80mg

    Drink Drive Limit

  •  

    MGA

    Currency

  •  

    NO

    Tolls

  •  

    23

    Min Rental Age

    Min Driving Age

  •  

    Front and Rear

    Seatbelts

  •  

    Fixed and Mobile

    Speed Cameras

  •  

    Hands Free Only

    Mobile Phones

Average prices per day for car hire in Madagascar

ItemPercent
January€ 72
February€ 70
March€ 70
April€ 70
May€ 67
June€ 67
July€ 67
August€ 67
September€ 66
October€ 66
November€ 67
December€ 70
ItemPercent
January€ 52
February€ 52
March€ 52
April€ 52
May€ 52
June€ 52
July€ 52
August€ 52
September€ 52
October€ 52
November€ 52
December€ 52
ItemPercent
January€ 99
February€ 99
March€ 99
April€ 99
May€ 99
June€ 99
July€ 99
August€ 99
September€ 99
October€ 99
November€ 99
December€ 99
ItemPercent
January€ 60
February€ 60
March€ 60
April€ 60
May€ 60
June€ 60
July€ 60
August€ 60
September€ 67
October€ 67
November€ 60
December€ 60
ItemPercent
January€ 47
February€ 47
March€ 47
April€ 47
May€ 47
June€ 47
July€ 47
August€ 47
September€ 47
October€ 47
November
December
ItemPercent
January€ 71
February€ 71
March€ 71
April€ 71
May€ 71
June€ 71
July€ 71
August€ 71
September€ 71
October€ 71
November€ 71
December€ 71
ItemPercent
January€ 72
February€ 70
March€ 70
April€ 70
May€ 67
June€ 67
July€ 67
August€ 67
September€ 66
October€ 66
November€ 67
December€ 70
ItemPercent
*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices.

Fuel prices in Madagascar

DieselUnleaded
Sep , 2022

€ 1.20

€ 1.44

Oct , 2022

€ 1.16

€ 1.39

Nov , 2022

€ 1.13

€ 1.37

Dec , 2022

€ 1.07

€ 1.29

Jan , 2023

€ 1.01

€ 1.22

Feb , 2023

€ 1.06

€ 1.28

Mar , 2023

€ 1.07

€ 1.29

Apr , 2023

€ 1.03

€ 1.24

May , 2023

€ 1.03

€ 1.24

Jun , 2023

€ 1.04

€ 1.25

Jul , 2023

€ 0.98

€ 1.18

Aug , 2023

€ 1.00

€ 1.21

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
Aug , 2023 1.00 1.21
Jul , 2023 0.98 1.18
Jun , 2023 1.04 1.25
May , 2023 1.03 1.24
Apr , 2023 1.03 1.24
Mar , 2023 1.07 1.29
Feb , 2023 1.06 1.28
Jan , 2023 1.01 1.22
Dec , 2022 1.07 1.29
Nov , 2022 1.13 1.37
Oct , 2022 1.16 1.39
Sep , 2022 1.20 1.44

Car rental price statistics in Madagascar

  • € 330.33
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • € 98.77
    Highest daily price:
    Mitsubishi Pajero
  • 8
    Total cars available
     
  • 1
    Most popular model:
    Mitsubishi L200
  • 8
    Location with most cars:
    Antananarivo
  • € 47.2 per day
    Cheapest daily price:
    AVIS - Antananarivo
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