Kigali, Rwanda
Rent a car in Kigali from local hosts
119 cars listed in Kigali right now, from $27 to $180 a day. Self drive, picked up from the host. Every rental is insured and hosts pass ID and background checks.
- Cars listed now
- 119
- Lowest daily rate
- $27
- Typical daily rate
- $60
- Instant book cars
- 10
Prices are daily rates in US dollars (USD), set by each host.
Available now
All cars in Kigali
Instant book cars first (they confirm right away), then by lowest price.
119 cars
About
How car rental works in Kigali
Vumvum is a peer to peer car rental marketplace. Instead of a rental counter, you book a car directly from a local host in Kigali, then pick it up at the host's location. All rentals are self drive.
Pick a car, choose your dates, and send a booking request. Cars with Instant book confirm right away; for the others, the host accepts your request. You and the host do a quick inspection at handoff and again at return.
Rwanda drives on the right. Speed limits are low and camera enforced, so read our guide to driving in Rwanda before your trip.
FAQ
Kigali car rental questions
How much does it cost to rent a car in Kigali?
Daily rates listed right now run from $27 to $180, set by each host. Some hosts offer weekly or monthly discounts, shown on their listing. You see the total for your dates before you book.
What do I need to rent a car?
A valid driving license and a verified Vumvum account (you confirm your ID in the app). Visitors to Rwanda should also carry an International Driving Permit and their passport, and get the permit before traveling. Confirm current rules with Rwanda National Police.
Is the rental insured?
Yes. Every rental on Vumvum is insured.
Can I cancel for free?
Yes. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before pickup.
How does pickup work? Can the car be delivered?
You meet the host and pick the car up at their location. There is no delivery, so cars are not brought to hotels or the airport. After booking, message the host in the app to agree on the time and place, then do a quick handoff inspection together.
Explore
Plan your trip
Plan a road trip from Kigali
Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
About 2.5 hours to Musanze
Gorilla trekking from Musanze, about 2.5 hours from Kigali.
Kigali to Akagera National Park
About 2.5 hours to the southern entrance
Self drive safari, about 2.5 hours east of Kigali.
Kigali to Lake Kivu (Rubavu)
About 2.25 hours
Lakeside weekend in Rubavu (Gisenyi), about 2.25 hours away.
Kigali to Nyungwe National Park
3.5 to 5 hours, depending on where in the park
Rainforest in the southwest, 3.5 to 5 hours from Kigali.
Ready to drive in Kigali?
Pick your dates, choose a car, and message the host to arrange pickup.