Car Hire Zambia

Zambia Car Rental Mini Guide

If you need any form of independent transport a rental car is the only viable option as public transport is not as established as in other African nations. Private taxi and transfers are available, however for true independent travel a rental car offers many benefits. 4x4 rentals, trucks and pick-ups (single or double cab) are always popular as road conditions outside of the major towns and cities deteriorate quickly. We work closely with Avis Car Rental in Zambia to offer the highest standards from an internationally accredited car rental agent at prices you'll not find cheaper anywhere.

Most popular locations to collect car hire in Zambia;

Getting There
The only direct flights to Zambia from the UK go to Kenneth Kaunda Airport in Lusaka. BA operate a weekly flight to the capital from London Heathrow whilst you can also fly from Amsterdam with KLM. Once in Lusaka, local airlines can connect you with regional airports, the most popular being Livingstone Airport – the entry point for the Victoria Falls. At any of the airports it’s best to hire a car to get around rather than rely on public transport or taxis.

Cheapest car hire in Zambia

Compact

Mazda 3

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 71.86 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 503.07 EUR from 22/05/2023

3 |

Manual |

Yes

Top tips when hiring a car in Zambia

Drive on the left hand side of the road in Zambia, the steering wheel will be on the right side of the car
An International Driving Permit will be required if your stay extends beyond 90 days
Roads in and around Lusaka are generally very good, although outside of the cities, the standard drops significantly
4x4 and single / double cab pick-ups are always popular to rent in Zambia
There are no toll roads in Zambia

Popular car hire destinations in Zambia

Livingstone
Lusaka
Ndola

Laws and rules of the road when driving in Zambia

L

Road Driving Side
50-60kph

Urban speed Limit
100kph

Rural Speed Limit
100kph

Motorway Speed Limit
/Ltr

Current Petrol Price
80mg

Drink Drive Limit
ZMK

Currency
NO

Tolls
23

Min Rental Age

16

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 Zambia

Item	Percent
January	€ 78
February	€ 68
March	€ 67
April	€ 75
May	€ 69
June	€ 67
July	€ 77
August	€ 78
September	€ 78
October	€ 78
November	€ 78
December	€ 79

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*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices.

Fuel prices in Zambia

	Diesel	Unleaded
Apr , 2022	€ 1.39	€ 1.40
May , 2022	€ 1.44	€ 1.36
Jun , 2022	€ 1.40	€ 1.34
Jul , 2022	€ 1.48	€ 1.45
Aug , 2022	€ 1.66	€ 1.59
Sep , 2022	€ 1.51	€ 1.41
Oct , 2022	€ 1.47	€ 1.37
Nov , 2022	€ 1.67	€ 1.48
Dec , 2022	€ 1.51	€ 1.43
Jan , 2023	€ 1.35	€ 1.25
Feb , 2023	€ 1.42	€ 1.32
Mar , 2023	€ 1.38	€ 1.34

Month, Year	Diesel €/ltr	Unleaded €/ltr
Mar , 2023	1.38	1.34
Feb , 2023	1.42	1.32
Jan , 2023	1.35	1.25
Dec , 2022	1.51	1.43
Nov , 2022	1.67	1.48
Oct , 2022	1.47	1.37
Sep , 2022	1.51	1.41
Aug , 2022	1.66	1.59
Jul , 2022	1.48	1.45
Jun , 2022	1.40	1.34
May , 2022	1.44	1.36
Apr , 2022	1.39	1.40

Car rental price statistics in Zambia

€ 503.02

Average price:
(per week)

€ 71.86

Highest daily price:
Mazda 3

1

Total cars available

1

Most popular model:
Mazda 3

1

Location with most cars:
Lusaka Airport

€ 71.9 per day

Cheapest daily price:
AVIS - Lusaka Airport

Why rent a car in Zambia

Zambia is a large country and has a wide variety of terrain; from dense jungle where you might be lucky to see gorillas, to the open dusty country of the Great Rift Valley. To see it all you’ll need a combination of internal flights and great car hire. We can help you with the car hire by offering you low prices on car hire from any of Zambia’s Airports.

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