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Rwanda car hire at a glance

Most popular providerEuropcar
Most popular carMedium, intermediate
Pick-up points
Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentFebruary
Best time to book4 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Rwanda could cost, we've pulled prices from Rwanda.

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Cities in Rwanda

Take a look at the different cities in Rwanda you can set off from. You could find a great price somewhere less travelled.

Car hire in Kigali

From
HK$292
per day

Car hire in Kigali

From
HK$292
per day

Airports in Rwanda

If you’re flying to Rwanda it could be easier to hit the road straight from the airport.

Car hire at Kigali Airport

From
HK$1,029
per day

Car hire at Kigali Airport

From
HK$1,029
per day

Find cheap car hire in Rwanda

Hyundai Elantra

or similar intermediate

Europcar
52AutomaticAC
Hyundai Elantra

Free cancellation

From
HK$292
per day

Toyota RAV4

or similar standard SUV

Europcar
52AutomaticAC
Toyota RAV4

Free cancellation

From
HK$515
per day

Audi Q5

or similar premium SUV

Europcar
73AutomaticAC
Audi Q5

Free cancellation

From
HK$1,062
per day

Skoda Kodiaq

or similar standard passenger van

Europcar
74AutomaticAC
Skoda Kodiaq

Free cancellation

From
HK$1,191
per day

Ford E-Series Wagon

or similar fullsize passenger van

Europcar
72AutomaticAC
Ford E-Series Wagon

Free cancellation

From
HK$1,819
per day

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Rwanda

The cheapest month to rent a car in Rwanda is February, when the average cost per day is HK$582. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is August, when the average cost per day is HK$632. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Rwanda is January.
Nov
HK$660 per day
Dec
HK$632 per day
Jan
HK$666 per day
Feb
HK$582 per day
Mar
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May
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Jun
HK$633 per day
Jul
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Aug
HK$632 per day
Sep
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Oct
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To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Rwanda could cost, we've pulled prices from Rwanda.

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Getting the cheapest car rental in Rwanda

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Rwanda is Medium.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire company in Rwanda is Europcar. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with Europcar.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 4 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are HK$963 a day and HK$2,038 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Rwanda you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Rwanda. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Rwanda is Kigali. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Rwanda.

Hire a car long term in Rwanda

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Rwanda with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

Car hire in Rwanda: FAQs

The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Rwanda depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Rwanda, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.

It’s easy to hire a car in Rwanda. First, you need to decide where in Rwanda you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.

You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.

It depends where in Rwanda you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Kigali. On average, it costs HK$685 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is HK$292 per day.

Most car hire deals in Rwanda include basic insurance cover. You don’t need to add excess insurance, but it’s worth thinking about.

In Rwanda, the excess (what you pay if the car gets damaged or stolen) ranges from HK$4,663 to HK$117,215, depending on who you book with. Excess insurance prices in Rwanda also vary by company.

You can buy excess insurance separately, which is usually cheaper than buying it through the car hire company.
It depends. Some car hire companies in Rwanda accept debit cards, others require a credit card. Check the company’s accepted payment methods before you book.

Either way, the card needs to be in the main driver's name and you'll need enough money on it to cover a security deposit. You’ll get that back when you return the car.
If you've booked car hire with free cancellation, you can usually cancel or change your booking without paying a fee. The time you have to cancel depends on the car hire company, but it's typically around 48 hours before pick-up. If you cancel after that, you may be charged.

If your booking doesn't include free cancellation, you'll need to check the car hire company's policy. Depending on when you cancel, you might need to pay a cancellation fee or you won’t get a refund.
We couldn’t find any electric car hire deals in Rwanda. More EVs are becoming available, so that could change in the future. If you're still looking for a lower-emission option, you can compare hybrid cars on Skyscanner.
The easiest way to compare car hire in Rwanda is to look at lots of companies at the same time, rather than checking each one individually.

Skyscanner is a comparison website. We search 2 car hire companies and compare prices across 79 available cars – so you don't have to.
Medium car hire is the most popular choice in Rwanda. Think models like the Toyota Corolla. Around 43% of recent Skyscanner bookings in Rwanda were for this type of car.

Here are some other popular choices in Rwanda.
  • Compact (like the Toyota Corolla or similar)
    • 24% of recent bookings
  • Standard (like the Toyota RAV4 or similar)
    • 19% of recent bookings

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