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Cheap car rentals at Harare airport
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Top tips for renting 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.
- Book your rental car 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.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Harare airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Harare airport to off-airport locations include Avis, Europcar, Hertz, keddy by Europcar, and Sixt.
Harare Airport car rental reviews and directory
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8.0 Very good
Apr 2024
4.0 Mediocre
May 2022
Avis
6.7
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One location in Harare Airport
keddy by Europcar
6.3
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2 locations in Harare Airport
GREEN MOTION
4.3
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Europcar
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Shouqi
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One location in Harare Airport
Sixt
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6.0 Okay
Jun 2018
Pros:
The quick recovery by a respresentative at the Harare Airport!Cons:
Waiting at the Harare Airport for over an hour to finally be told that the vehicle we'd rented wouldn't be ready until the next day! After not showing up at the airport, the representative stayed with us through the ordeal of making sure we got to our destination and a proper vehicle to accommodate our luggage.7.6 Good
Jun 2018
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The price point The option for an SUV Efficiency and flexibility of pick up and drop offCons:
Fuel tank was near empty at pick up Driver side mirror had huge blotches that greatly restricted visibility It was a Ford EcoSport rather than the chosen Toyota Rav4 At 75c per exceeded km, that was 50% higher than the competitionCar rental locations at Harare Airport
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