Car Hire in Zimbabwe

People drive on the left in Zimbabwe. If you are travelling to Zimbabwe from a country that drives on the opposite side of the road, then this may take some getting used to, especially if you intend to hire a car during your stay.

Zimbabwe has a road quality score of 3.3 on a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is the lowest rated score. This puts Zimbabwe at 99 out of 137 countries for road conditions. You may find that depending on where you travel within Zimbabwe that the road quality will vary.

The drinking and driving limit in Zimbabwe is 0.08%. Regions and cities within Zimbabwe 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. Keep in mind that there are stricter penalties for those who drink-drive and are under the legal drinking age. In Zimbabwe, you must be at least 18 to drink.

Prices for cars in Zimbabwe were last updated today.

The number of operators available for cars in Zimbabwe is 28 as of May 2025.

Among different countries, including Zimbabwe, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the rental company you're considering before booking.

To rent a car in Zimbabwe, all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.