Car hire in Dakar, Senegal

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When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Dakar?

Our data shows that November is the cheapest month to rent a car in Dakar. It’s around $121 per day in November, compared to the yearly average of $141 per day.
Cheapest month avgNovember • $121
Yearly avg price$141

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There are 22 car hire providers in Dakar. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Dakar

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Dakar. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Dakar

What's the most popular car to hire in Dakar?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Hyundai i10 is the most popular car to hire in Dakar, with prices starting from $101 per day. The Citroen C4 and similar models are also popular drives in Dakar.
Hyundai i10
Hyundai i1017% chose this
Citroen C4
Citroen C48% chose this
Nissan Qashqai
Nissan Qashqai7% chose this
Hyundai Accent
Hyundai Accent7% chose this
Most popular carHyundai i10
Why?Small, practical, easy to park

Dakar's cheapest car hire providers

Sixt has the cheapest car hire in Dakar right now, with prices from $101 per day. You'll save an average of $112 per day when you book with them.
Sixtfrom $101 per day
Avisfrom $135 per day
Hertzfrom $222 per day
OK Mobilityfrom $282 per day
Cheapest providerSixt
Book with them to save around$112 per day

Hiring a car in Dakar: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companySixt
Most popular carCompact, Crossover
Average daily price$187
Best time to bookLess than 1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Dakar

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Dakar car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Dakar that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Dakar for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Dakar avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Dakar, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Dakar car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Dakar will set you back around $187 per day or $1,292 per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Dakar is an economy SUV. The most popular is Compact, Crossover.

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Dakar is currently October.

On average, around $1,292. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Dakar is $704.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Dakar for a whole month is $5,973. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

If you're looking for freedom to explore Dakar, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Dakar that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Dakar.

Most places – Dakar included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is $101 per day. The average price per day is around $221.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Sixt, Avis and OK Mobility offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated Sixt as the best overall in terms of experience.

Yes – van hire is available in Dakar.