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Car rental at Harare Airport

Driver's age: 26-65

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Hyundai i20 car
Hyundai i20
or similar SMALL
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4-5
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$120/day
Suzuki Vitara car
Suzuki Vitara
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3
4-5
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$195/day
Hyundai Creta car
Hyundai Creta
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
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$290/day
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Top tips for hiring a car at Harare airport

  • Harare Airport is also known as the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE). It is Zimbabwe's largest and most bustling airport. You'll be just a 20-minute drive from the center of Harare and less than 30 minutes from Chitungwiza when you land at this airport. From the airport, you can take a taxi to the city. Taxis in Harare, however, are quite expensive. Therefore, ultimately, it will be cheaper to rent a car. Renting a car can also make it easy to get around Harare and its surrounding communities. In the end, with a car hire, you'll save money and you'll be able to set your own travel itinerary.
  • At Harare Airport, you can rent a car from an array of car rental agencies including SIXT, Avis, Budget, Europcar, and Sunnycars. The rental car kiosks are conveniently located between the domestic and international terminals. You will also find it easy to walk to the rental car parking lot which is right outside the terminal. Each agency sets its own hours, but most are open from 8 am to 8 pm daily.
  • You can return your car rental at Harare Airport after hours with the permission of the agency. If it is approved, you can simply park your rental car in the rental car parking lot, lock the car, and drop the key in the dropbox inside the terminal. Harare Airport car hires often include free add-ons like roadside assistance with their rental car contracts. Use KAYAK to book your car rental online. With its easy-to-use search feature, you can price rental car add-ons such as additional drivers, GPS, XM radio, or infant/toddler/booster seats.
  • With the signing of your rental car contract, you'll have to show the agent your driver's license. This has to be a valid driver's license that includes a photo of you. A photocopy or digital copy will not be accepted. You don't have to have a Zimbabwe license to rent a car at Harare Airport. If you're from a foreign country, you just need an international driver's permit. The agent might also ask to see your passport before finalizing the paperwork.
  • 25% of our users found a car hire at Harare airport for $223 or less
  • Book your car hire at Harare airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

FAQs about renting a car at Harare airport

  • What are the requirements for a car rental at Harare Airport?

    Car renters must be at least 21 years old to rent a car at Harare Airport. If you're a younger driver, that is between the ages of 21-24, the rental car agency might allow you to rent a car but could limit you to a particular car type such as an economy or compact car. You could also be charged a young driver's fee. Most car rental agencies require that you pay a security deposit with your car rental. Accepted payments for car rentals include major credit cards such as Visa or Mastercard. However, some car rental agencies will let you pay with a debit card or cash as long as you put the security deposit on a credit card.

  • The benefits of car rentals at Harare Airport?

    Along with its convenient location in the heart of Harare and other nearby cities, the Harare Airport has several car rental agencies that you can choose from. While you're at the airport, you can take advantage of amenities and services like a bar/restaurant, a bank, retail shops, baggage storage, and an airport lounge in which you can relax.

  • Can I take my Harare Airport car hire outside of Zimbabwe?

    Some of the agencies, including Budget and Europcar, will permit you to take your rental car to another country. In it, you can visit a few countries in Southern Africa. You must get approval from the agency to drive across the border in your rental car. Restrictions could apply such as a requirement for increased insurance coverage.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car at Harare airport?

    On average a rental car at Harare airport costs $231 per day.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Harare airport?

    The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Harare airport to off-airport locations is Europcar.

Harare Airport car rental reviews and directory 
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

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9.0

Value for money

9.0

One location in Harare Airport

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Locations in Harare Airport

Harare International Ap

+263 77 212 5148

Monday08:00 - 20:00
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8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Economy

KAYAK
Overall experience was very positive. Collection was straightforward, I was given a car upgrade (Thank you) and car drove very well. Drop off also straightforward, however customer support attendee could not give me a receipt to show my cash rental payment. Left for my flight not 100% sure if my credit card deposit would be refunded in full. Still pending 4 days on but that’s not to say it won’t be released as up to 7 days. Also no official confirmation email stating rental has ended - just the paperwork from the airport.

4.0 Mediocre

Rue, May 2022

KAYAK
The car hire was a simple process, easy to pick up, good car which was very fuel efficient. Drop off was also easy and issues. However, When I returned the car, instead of releasing the hold deposit, Budget witheld almost 400USD because they assumed I had not paid for the car hire (which I had pre-paid before pick up). When they have realised their mistake, they tried tiger the bank to issue the refund but apparently the bank wouldn’t let them. As a result, in order to get my money back I now have to pursue chargeback options through my credit card company because someone just failed to check details. This has made the whole experience dissatisfying and a pain in the butt! For that reason, I am wary to use them again. Perhaps Eurocar would be be a better option.

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Avis

6.6

Okay

Best rated

One location in Harare Airport

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Harare Airport

+263 77 212 5148

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keddy by Europcar

6.3

Okay

2 locations in Harare Airport

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Corner St Patricks Rd & Airport Rd

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Harare International Airport International Terminal Arrivals Sections

+263 457 5592

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GREEN MOTION

4.2

Mediocre

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53b Airport Service Road

+263 77 779 9955

Monday08:00 - 20:00
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Airport Rd

+263 77 779 9955

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Europcar

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Airport Terminal

+263 24 2575592

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Corner St Patricks Rd & Airport Rd

+263 24 2581411

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Shouqi

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Airport Terminal

+86 10 6064 1387

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Sixt

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Airport Road

Monday07:00 - 17:00
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2 travellers who rented a car in Harare Airport gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.4

Car rental locations at Harare Airport

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Most popular agency

Europcar

Most popular car type

Full-size

Average price

$231/day

Good deal

$223/day