If your flight is delayed
Give us your flight number when you book. We follow your flight on the day, so if it lands late we are there when you walk out, even after midnight, at no extra cost.
Car Rental at Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
Pick up your rental car the moment you land at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. We meet you at the Terminal 3 arrivals exit with your car and your Zanzibar driving permit, whatever time your flight lands. Airport delivery is free and there is no deposit, with cars from $30 a day.
- Airport delivery
- $0 free, pickup and return
- Daily rate
- $30 from, per day
- Deposit
- $0 no deposit needed
How airport pickup works
From the plane to the road
There is no rental desk to queue at. A member of our team meets you at the Terminal 3 arrivals exit with your car, day or night, checks it with you, and hands over the keys and your driving permit.
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Book online with your flight number
Choose your dates and car on our booking page, and select Zanzibar Airport as the pickup point. Tell us your flight number so we know when you land.
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Send your documents
Send a photo of your driving licence and passport about a week before you fly. We use them to prepare your Zanzibar driving permit.
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Meet us outside arrivals
After you collect your bags and pass customs, walk out of the Terminal 3 arrivals exit and look for our team member holding a sign with your name.
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Check the car together
We walk around the car with you, note the fuel level, and hand over the keys, the rental agreement and your permit.
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Pay and drive away
Pay in cash in US dollars, euros or Tanzanian shillings, or pay online by card before you arrive. Then you're on your way to your hotel.
What you need to collect your car
No credit card required
Many rental companies at airports ask for a credit card in the driver's name to hold a deposit. We don't. Bring your licence and passport, and we bring the car and your permit.
- Valid driving licence from your home countryRequired
- PassportRequired
- Minimum driver age18 years
- Zanzibar driving permitWe bring it
- International Driving PermitNot needed
- Credit cardNot needed
- Security depositNone
What airport pickup includes
No airport surcharge
You pay the same daily rate at the airport as anywhere else on the island. See every car and its total on our car rental prices page.
- Delivery to the arrivals terminalFree
- Meet and greet with a name signIncluded
- Return at the airport before your flightFree
- Third-party motor insurance and road licenceIncluded
- 24/7 roadside assistanceIncluded
- Zanzibar driving permit, ready when you land$25 per driver
- Child seat, subject to availability$5 per day
- Fuel: return the car with the same amount you receivedPay for what you use
Example: Toyota Rav4 2-Doors from the airport, 7 days
- 7 days × $30
- $210
- Driving permit, 1 driver
- $25
- Airport delivery and return
- $0
- Total you pay
- $235
Cars available at Zanzibar Airport
Every car, same daily rate
Every car in our fleet can be waiting for you at the airport. All are automatic. Choose by the number of people and the amount of luggage you're bringing.
- Toyota Rav4 2-Doors · 4 seats$30 per day
- Toyota Rav 4 · 5 seats$35 per day
- Toyota RAV4 2010 · 5 seats$40 per day
- Nissan Juke · 5 seats$30 per day
- Toyota Vanguard · 5 seats$40 per day
- Toyota Alphard · 7 seats$45 per day
- Harrier · 5 seats$40 per day
- Toyota Prado · 7 seats$100 per day
Rates change with the season, and this list always shows today's prices. See weekly totals for every car on our car rental prices page.
Delays, late arrivals and early flights
Whenever you land
Late-night and early-morning flights
We meet every flight, day or night. Whether you land at 6 in the morning or at midnight, our team member is at the Terminal 3 arrivals exit with your car.
Returning the car before your flight
Tell us your departure time and we meet you at the airport to collect the car. Return it with the same fuel level you received it with, and leave enough time to check in.
If you can't find us
Call or WhatsApp us on +255 658 366 353 and we will guide you to our team member at the arrivals exit.
Travelling with children
Child seats cost $5 per day, subject to availability. Ask for one when you book and it will be fitted when we meet you.
Book ahead in busy months
Cars go quickly in the high season and over holidays. Book a few weeks before you fly and send your documents about a week before, so your permit is ready when you land.
Driving from Zanzibar Airport
Approximate drive times
The airport is about 5 km from Stone Town, and the main roads lead from there to the beaches in the north and on the east coast. Times depend on traffic, which is heaviest from 7:30 to 9:30 in the morning and 4:30 to 6:30 in the evening.
- Stone Townabout 10 minutes
- Jozani Forestabout 35 minutes
- Pajeabout 45 minutes
- Jambianiabout 50 minutes
- Nungwiabout 55 minutes
- Kendwaabout 1 hour
Delivery is free at the airport, and a flat $20 if you'd rather we bring the car to your hotel outside Stone Town. Zanzibar drives on the left, and the usual speed limits are 50 km/h in towns and 80 km/h on open roads. Read our guide to driving in Zanzibar before your first drive.
Airport car rental questions
Before you land
Answers to the questions travellers ask most about collecting and returning a rental car at Zanzibar Airport.
Still have questions?
Is there a car rental desk at Zanzibar Airport?
We don't use a desk. A Kizingo Cars team member meets you at the Terminal 3 arrivals exit of Abeid Amani Karume International Airport with your car and a sign with your name, so there is no queue.
Do you meet late-night and early-morning flights?
Yes. We meet every flight, day or night. Even if you land at midnight, we are at the arrivals exit with your car.
How much does airport delivery cost?
Nothing. Delivery and collection at Zanzibar Airport are free. You pay the daily rate and the $25 driving permit per driver. If you'd rather have the car brought to a hotel outside Stone Town, such as in Nungwi or Paje, that costs a flat $20.
Do I need a driving permit to drive from the airport?
Yes. Every driver needs a Zanzibar driving permit, which costs $25 per driver. Send us your licence and passport when you book and we prepare the permit before you land, so you can drive legally from the airport.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
Give us your flight number when you book. We follow your flight on the day and meet you when it actually lands, even if it is delayed until after midnight, at no extra cost.
What is the minimum age to rent a car?
You need to be at least 18 and hold a valid driving licence. Every driver also needs a Zanzibar driving permit, which we arrange for you.
Can I return the car at the airport?
Yes, and it is free. Tell us your departure time, return the car with the same fuel level you received it with, and we meet you at the airport to collect it.
Can I pick up at the airport and return the car somewhere else?
Yes. You can return the car at the airport, the ferry terminal or in Stone Town at no extra cost. Choose your drop-off point when you book.
Do I need a credit card or a deposit?
No. You don't need a credit card to collect your car, and we don't take a security deposit, in cash or on a card.
Can I get a child seat?
Yes. Child seats cost $5 per day, subject to availability. Ask for one when you book and it will be fitted when we meet you at the airport.
How do I pay for my rental?
Pay in cash in US dollars, euros or Tanzanian shillings when you collect the car at the airport, or pay online by card through Pesapal, which adds a 5% card processing charge.
Which car should I choose for the drive to my hotel?
For two people with light luggage, the 2-door Toyota RAV4 is enough. Families usually choose the 4-door RAV4, the Vanguard or the Harrier, and groups of six or seven the Alphard or the Prado. All our cars are automatic.
Your car, waiting when you land
Book in a few minutes
Choose your dates, pick Zanzibar Airport as your pickup point, and we take care of the rest.