Avis tends to have the cheapest rental cars in Botswana. Users can often find prices for as low as $23/day when booking through Avis. You are more likely to find car rental deals through Avis for less than the average national price of $72/day. These prices may be different depending on the type of car you rent and the city you rent it in.
At the moment, the most popular car rental company in Botswana is Hertz. 5 users have given Hertz an average review score of 3.7 out of 10 for their customer service and high-quality rental cars. In the past month, 70% of users selected Hertz for their rental car needs while visiting Botswana.
Bidvest has the most rental car locations across Botswana. The company has 8 locations, many of which can be found in airports and city centers. If you haven’t chosen a city to travel to within Botswana, consider Gaborone, which is the most popular destination in the country. Here you will find that Bidvest has 3 locations throughout the area.
Whether you rent or own a car in Botswana, you are required by law to drive on the left. Keep in mind that if you do not feel comfortable driving on this side of the road, you can always call a taxi or opt for a ride share.
Out of 137 countries, Botswana ranked 71 for road quality. On a scale of 1 to 7, where 7 is the highest score, Botswana scored 4 for their road quality. The quality of the roads within the country may vary based on where you visit and the weather.
The drinking and driving limit in Botswana is 0.08%. Regions and cities within Botswana might have their own local drinking and driving laws on top of the country-wide mandated law, so be sure to check before booking your rental car. Be aware that 18 is the legal drinking age in Botswana and there are strict laws that prohibit drivers under this age from drinking and driving.
A Economy is the most popular type of rental car for those traveling to Botswana. According to our data, 42% of our users preferred a Economy over any other car type. This may be due to the activities they have planned and what the weather conditions are like in their destination city. When renting a Economy in Botswana, you can expect to pay $39 per day on average.