Hertz
Car rental in Botswana
4 airports · 6 cities · drives on the left
- Free cancellation on most offers
- 24/7 customer service
- No hidden fees
- Pay later on many offers
- 2rental companies
- 5pick-up points
- from $35 per day
Half of the offers here cost under $61 a day, and one in ten under $39. The companies with the most offices here are Avis and Hertz. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026.
- In the terminal: 2
- Free cancellation: 2 of 2
- Avis
- Hertz
Where to rent a car in Botswana
Data from the 12 months to Aug 2026.
- Gaborone Airport 2 companies · In the terminal from $39
- Maun Airport 2 companies · In the terminal from $37
- Kasane Airport 1 company from $47
- Francistown Airport 1 company · In the terminal from $44
- Gaborone from $39
- Francistown from $44
- Maun from $37
- Kasane from $47
- Molepolole
- Mochudi
Rental prices in Botswana by car class
| Class | Typical cars | Suppliers | Cheapest at | From / day | Typical / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Toyota Starlet, Toyota Yaris, Volkswagen Polo Vivo | 2 | Maun Airport | $35 | $47 |
| Compact | Toyota Corolla | 1 | Maun Airport | $48 | |
| Intermediate | Toyota Corolla Quest | 1 | Maun Airport | $37 | |
| SUV | Toyota Fortuner, Toyota Hilux, Toyota Avanza | 2 | Maun Airport | $60 | $107 |
| Minivan | Volkswagen Kombi | 1 | Gaborone Airport | $106 | |
| Premium | Mercedes C Class | 1 | Maun Airport | $90 | |
| Cargo van | Toyota Hilux Double | 1 | Maun Airport | $90 |
The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices
Hertz
Avis
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
or similar
Maun Airport
- 5 seats
- 2 bags
- Air conditioning
from $41/day
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Avis
Avis
Toyota Starlet
or similar
Maun Airport
- 5 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $58/day
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Hertz
Toyota Corolla Quest
or similar
Maun Airport
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Air conditioning
from $37/day
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Hertz
Toyota Rav4
or similar
Maun Airport
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $60/day
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Hertz
Hertz
Toyota Fortuner
or similar
Maun Airport
- 5 seats
- 5 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $90/day
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Avis
Toyota Hilux
or similar
Maun Airport
- 4 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $129/day
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Avis
Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar
Gaborone Airport
- 4 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $146/day
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Hertz
Volkswagen Kombi
or similar
Gaborone Airport
- 8 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $106/day
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Hertz
Hertz
Car rental companies in Botswana
Rating is the average over the company's offices in Botswana. Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Aug 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices
Avis
4 offices:
Gaborone Airport, Maun Airport, Kasane Airport
In the terminal · free cancellation
from $47
Hertz
3 offices:
Gaborone Airport, Maun Airport, Francistown Airport
In the terminal · free cancellation
from $35
Rental conditions in Botswana
Based on 2 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Aug 2026.
| Driver age | Minimum age 18. Drivers under 24 pay $5 a day extra (Avis). |
|---|---|
| Debit card | Not accepted by any of the 2 suppliers. |
| Credit card | Usually required, in the main driver's name. 2 of 2 suppliers list no debit option. |
| Mileage | Unlimited at 1 of 2 suppliers. Limited at Avis. |
| Fuel policy | Full to full (2 suppliers) |
| Transmission | Automatic 46%, manual 54%. |
| Cancellation | Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 2 suppliers. |
| Insurance included | Theft protection (TP) (2 suppliers), Collision damage waiver (CDW) (2 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (1 supplier). Deductible: $1 091–$1 343. |
| Included in the price | Airport fee, Breakdown assistance, Taxes |
| Extras | Infant seat (2 suppliers), Child seat (2 suppliers), Booster seat (2 suppliers), GPS (1 supplier) |
| Special offers | Special discount (2 suppliers), Pre-registration available (1 supplier) |
Prices in Botswana in numbers
Price per day. Data from the 12 months to Aug 2026.
Van, SUV and luxury car rental in Botswana
Data from the 12 months to Aug 2026.
- Van rental 3 cars from $90
- SUV rental 15 cars from $60
- Luxury car rental 2 cars from $90
Car rental in Botswana: FAQ
How much does it cost to rent a car in Botswana?
Half of the offers we have seen in Botswana cost under $61 a day, and one in ten under $39. The cheapest class is Economy, from $35 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026.
What is the minimum age to rent a car in Botswana?
The lowest minimum age among our partners in Botswana is 18. Drivers under 24 pay a young-driver fee of $5 a day.
Can I rent a car in Botswana with a debit card?
None of our partners in Botswana accept a debit card. You need a credit card.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Botswana?
In Botswana you drive on the left. 46% of the rental cars are automatic.
What are the driving rules in Botswana?
Speed limits: 60 km/h in towns · 80 km/h on rural roads · 120 km/h on motorways. Drink-drive limit: 0.05% blood alcohol. Sources: WHO Global status report on road safety 2023, EU Your Europe road rules and national road operators, checked October 2026. Local signs always apply.
Where is car rental cheapest in Botswana?
The lowest prices we have seen are at Maun Airport ($37), Gaborone Airport ($39) and Francistown Airport ($44). Data from the 12 months to Aug 2026.
Can I return the car somewhere else in Botswana?
3% of searches in Botswana are one-way. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see the one-way fee.