Car Rental in Botswana

Get quality, discounted car rental in Botswana. Also save on larger vehicles like estates, SUV and minivans. We offer great deals on car hire with Budget, Europcar and Avis, who all offer cars at Gaberone Airport.

Driving in Botswana

Please note Compulsory Local Charges Contract Fee P35, any traffic fines P190 handling fee, excessively dirty vehicle P350, Accident claim processing fee P460.

One Ways within Botswana

are okay, as are one ways to South Africa and Namibia, but extra fees will apply.

All the rates quoted include CDW(Collision Damage Waiver) with or without an Excess, Third Party Liability, Vehicle Theft Protection (does not include personal items), unlimited mileage, premium location and airport fees and tax (VAT and GST).

Around Botswana

There over two million people are known as Batswana and Motswana. They use the Pula in the shops and banks. Dial +267 to talk to them. Most of Botswana consists of the Kalahari Desert.

Then there is incredible Okavanga Delta. Botswana is the oft forgotten, safari destination in Africa, when compared to the major parks and reserves in South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania and in better times, Zimbabwe.

When thinking of Botswana, most people will think of it as being a wet country, what with the Okavanga Delta as the place to go on safari. Mention the Kalahari Desert, and a lot of people will think of Namibia, but, in fact, the majority of the Kalahari desert is in Botswana, about two thirds of it.

The Okavanga Delta

is where most people head for the Okavanga Delta, which is not ideal for seeing the Big Five(long grass does tend to hide the big cats), but should be done regardless, for the experience of canoeing through the reeds, and camping out in the wild.

Looking for the Big Five

Should you want to see the big five (who doesn't!), then head for the Chobe River, via Kasane, which is home to Africa's largest elephant population of well over 100,000 jumbos. Botswana is not cheap if going on safari and so it is not the best place to go for those on a budget. It is dedicated to maintaining a happy balance between the tourist dollar and preserving wildlife. With one of Africa's most stable democracies, Botswana is certainly a safari destination of quality.

A popular way into Botswana is from Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, which is a must on any trip to this part of Africa. So having leftZimbabwe and crossed the border into Botswana, the nearest reserve is the Moremi, which has a good mixture of wet and dry safari opportunities.

You can get vehicles at these airports:- Gaberone, Kasana, Maun and Francistown. Gaberone also has a downtown location where you can collect the car, if prefer. Cars are driven on the left. Okay to book vehicle now and make free changes later.

Bots' Tourism

So you're heading to the Okavanga Delta, or elsewhere, then best take a look at what theBotswana Tourist Board are saying.

Updated:- 29th September 2025

Below are some links you may find useful
Francistown	Kasane	Gaberone	Maun	Namibia
South Africa	Zimbabwe	Zambia

Below are some links you may find useful