Car hire in Benin

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Benin car hire at a glance

Most popular providerAvis
Most popular carCompact, SUV
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Cheapest month to rentApril
Best time to book1 week before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Benin could cost, we've pulled prices from Cotonou.

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Cities in Benin

Take a look at the different cities in Benin you can set off from. You could find a great price somewhere less travelled.

Airports in Benin

If you’re flying to Benin it could be easier to hit the road straight from the airport.

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Benin

The cheapest month to rent a car in Benin is April, when the average cost per day is 364 kr. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is July, when the average cost per day is 364 kr. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Benin is May.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Benin could cost, we've pulled prices from Cotonou.

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Getting the cheapest car rental in Benin

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Benin is SUV.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire company in Benin is Avis. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with Avis.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 1 week before. The cheapest prices we've found are 519 kr a day and 2 676 kr a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Benin you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Benin. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Benin is Cotonou. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Cotonou.

Hire a car long term in Benin

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Benin with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

Car hire in Benin: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Benin, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Benin you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
Our travellers best rated car hire company in Benin is Hertz. You can rent a car with them for 779 kr on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Hertz, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Benin depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Benin, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in Benin. First, you need to decide where in Benin you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Benin. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Benin you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Cotonou. On average, it costs 519 kr per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is 519 kr per day.