Car Rental in Botswana
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Cheapest car rental rates
Downtown
Economy
Volkswagen Polo Vivo or similar
$22.85 per day
Downtown
Compact
Toyota Corolla or similar
$38.19 per day
Kasane Airport
Intermediate Van
Toyota Rumion or similar
$64.62 per day
Kasane Airport
Full-size Extended Cab Pickup
Toyota Hilux or similar
$101.06 per day
Most popular car rental deals
Kasane Airport
Standard SUV
Toyota Corolla Cross or similar
$74.48 per day
Kasane Airport
Standard Elite SUV
Toyota Fortuner or similar
$110.57 per day
Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Airport
Premium Van
VW Kombi or similar
$119.18 per day
Downtown
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or similar
$30.25 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:17 PM on 2/12/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English, Tswana
Currency
BWP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+267
Average car rental price
$70 per day
Average car rental length
7 days
Speed limit within town
30 km/h or 19 mph
Speed limit out of town
60 - 120 km/h or 37 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$1.08 per liter or $4.08 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.87 per liter or $3.29 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.09 per liter or $4.14 per gallon
One-way car rentals in Botswana
Here are the most popular one-way rental options for pickup in Botswana and drop off in another country:
- From Botswana to South Africa - 12 offers from $38.05 per day
- From Botswana to Namibia - 8 offers from $55.61 per day
The 4 most popular cities in Botswana
The most popular location in Botswana
Map of car rental locations
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Botswana?
The cost of renting a car in Botswana varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in Botswana
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Botswana is July — when rental costs average $34.23 per day. This is 39% cheaper than the yearly average and 51% cheaper than renting a car in May (when prices average $69.32 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What’s the average rental length in Botswana?
How long renters typically keep their vehicle sometimes varies depending on the time of year. Travelers tend to keep their rental cars longer in July — an average of 15 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in April — an average of 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Botswana
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Botswana?
Based on how many customers search for a car in Botswana, the most popular month is December, while the least popular is March.
Monthly searches in Botswana by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Car rental locations | 7 |
| Airport locations | 4 |
| Popular suppliers | Hertz, Autounion, Europcar |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars |
| Lowest price | $23 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertz | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Autounion | Volkswagen Polo Vivo | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Europcar | Toyota Hilux | 2 | 4 | Large cars |
| Europcar | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Autounion | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Hertz | Toyota Corolla Quest | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Autounion | Toyota Corolla Cross | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Hertz | Toyota Hilux | 5 | 4 | SUVs |
| Hertz | Volkswagen T-Cross | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Autounion | Toyota Fortuner | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
TO
Ireland
Toyota Corolla Quest
9/1/22
Got to watch softball qualifying games
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Hertz
8.6 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Thrifty
7.7 / 10
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
$70.15
Lowest daily price
$22.85
Total cars available
149
Top 6 suppliers in Botswana in 2025
Hertz
6 locations
$35 - $122
Europcar
5 locations
$42 - $116
Autounion
4 locations
$31 - $113
Avis
1 location
$23 - $62
Budget
1 location
$38 - $58
Thrifty
5 locations
$38 - $58
Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europes Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Inc. 5000 Europe - Top 500 Companies 2019
Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Rental Agencies
SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Rental Websites
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