Car Rental in Arusha

Car rental in Arusha starts from $35 per day, and the average price is $75 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Dec 2025. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $227 for a 3-day weekend and $531 for a week. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.

These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Arusha over the last 12 months:

• Europcar

Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Dec 2025.

According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies in Arusha are:

• Auto-Union: rated 7.0/10 by 10+ customers, average price $76 per day

Ratings cover value for money, car cleanliness, desk service, and the pick-up and drop-off process. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Dec 2025.

By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies in Arusha are:

• Auto-Union: about $39 per day

Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Dec 2025. For the lowest price, book early, choose a smaller car and check the fuel policy and deposit before you pay.

It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page.

• Meet and greet, where a company representative meets you and hands over the car: Auto-Union

Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. In Arusha, one-way rentals are offered by Auto-Union. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.

The lowest minimum age among rental companies in Arusha is 18, and some companies require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year. Age rules for young drivers in Arusha:

• Europcar: minimum age 18, young driver fee up to age 20

Rental companies in Arusha typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Auto-Union includes unlimited mileage on all cars in Arusha. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.

The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Arusha are:

• Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee. Offered by Auto-Union and Europcar.
• Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up.

You can add extras when you book or at the rental desk:

• Additional driver: another person can share the driving if they meet the same requirements as the main driver (age and a valid driving license). Most companies charge a daily fee, but in Arusha Auto-Union includes an additional driver for free.
• GPS navigation, to find your way on unfamiliar roads
• Child seats, infant seats and booster seats, which are required by law for young children in most countries
• Extra insurance that lowers or removes the excess you pay if the car is damaged.

Extras are limited, so it's best to reserve them together with the car.