How To Rent A Car In Rwanda In 2024

Does your version of a dream Rwanda holiday involve driving a 4×4 along the scenic national park tracks? Or exploring the historic & cultural sites of Kigali city in an SUV or sedan? Maybe it’s cruising down to Lake Kivu for some exciting adventure sports?

Whatever your road trip desires are, there is no denying that traveling in a private car is much safer and more comfortable than using public means. However, it’s no easy task booking a rental car whether it’s self-drive or with a driver and in this article, we will show you some of the best ways you can rent a car in Rwanda in 2024 for safari, business or leisure road trip.

Requirements for driving a rental car in Rwanda

If you are planning to book a rental car in Rwanda for self-drive adventure, then you have to adhere to the following requirements. You should be over 19 years with at least 2 years of driving experience. East African residents should possess a valid driver’s license while foreigners should have an International Driver’s License that permits them to drive within any country other than their origin. Other items required include a passport & national ID. If you can’t meet any of the above Rwanda driving requirements, then the best option will be to to hire a car and driver in Rwanda at an added cost that will cover his meals and accommodation.

How to rent a car in Rwanda

Step 1- Go Online

The first thing you have to do is to go online, browse, and find a Rwanda car rental company or rental car that suits you best. The majority of companies have websites where they display all their rental cars including features, prices and availability. Search engines like Google & Yahoo offer the best portal for finding numerous companies and products. You can just type in “rent a car in Rwanda, car rental Rwanda, hire a land cruiser in Rwanda” or any other phrase containing Rwanda and a car or service and Google will get you the best results based on reputation and content.

Step 2- Choose a rental car

There are a variety of rental cars in Rwanda categorized based on body type including 4x4s, SUVs, sedans, minivans, buses and luxury cars. You have to be careful and book a car that fits your travel budget as well as interests like size or extras like a GPS or child seat. Solo travelers and couples prefer cross-over SUVs and sedans like the Rav4 & Land Cruiser while families and small groups prefer the safari land cruiser, minivans and coaster bus. You can easily inquire by filling in a contact form or calling the reservations team through the company office phone numbers provided on the website.

Step 3- Compare rates & terms

The next step to renting a car in Rwanda is to weigh your options by comparing rates from different websites for the rental car you have chosen. Prices range from US$ 40 to 200 per day excluding fuel based on the type of car you chose and the number of days or months you wish to use the car. The higher the rental duration, the lower the price and vice versa hence expect a discount if you book your rental for a week or more. The terms for renting a car vary with each company and so it’s a good idea to choose a company with fair or favorable terms and conditions.

Step 4- Deposit

After you have finally chosen a Rwanda car rental company, determine which car you want and approve the prices, terms and conditions- you will then have to deposit 30 to 50% of the total rental amount. The reservations team will email you an invoice that contains full details including the bank account where you will deposit the funds. Rent A Driver Rwanda offers online payments through Pesapal which is much faster and convenient plus locals can easily make deposits using MTN / Airtel Mobile money or visit our offices in Kigali City close to Ubumwe Hotel. Rental balance is to be paid upon arrival just before trip starts.

Step 5- Confirmation

Once payments are sent and received by the reservations department, you will be notified and your rental car finally reserved ending your booking process. Your rental car has been reserved for you and incase you want to cancel or make a change, don’t hesitate to contact the office early enough.

So if you want to rent a car in Rwanda iun 2024 and don’t know how to go about the whole process, we hope the above steps will help you get that ideal rental car at price and terms that suit you. You can book a rental car or travel service today by sending an email to info@rentadriverrwanda.com or call us now on +250-700 827247 / +256-700135510 to speak or chat with our team.

Bryan Muhoozi