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Car Rental in Zanzibar: Permit, Police Stops, and Mistakes

Local permit, rental prices, passport deposit warnings, empty fuel, insurance, scooters, and police-stop preparation.

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What this article covers

  • Rough rental ranges
  • Local driving permit
  • Scooter reality

Quick summary

Small Suzuki Escudo/Vitara rentals are often around $25-$30/day. RAV4/Prado can be $40-$70/day. Adding a driver can be $20-$30/day depending route and setup.

Fuel may be around 3,000 TZS/liter, but verify the current price before travel because it can change. Cars may be delivered empty, so confirm fuel policy.