Pop-up roofExtended Land Cruiser Safari
Seven seats, a pop-up roof for game viewing, roof rack, winch and jerry cans. Built for the bush.
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From $150per day, fuel extra
Car rental in Kigali · self-drive & chauffeur hire
Rwanda, at your own pace
Pick up a 4x4 in Kigali and drive to the gorillas, the savannah and the shores of Lake Kivu. Every hire comes with free airport pick-up, free GPS and breakdown cover.
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Rwanda +Uganda & Tanzania trips
Our Fleet
Land Cruisers for the parks, RAV4s for the city, buses for groups. Self-drive or with a driver.
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4x4Nissan Patrol
A big, comfortable 4x4 for families and friends heading to any corner of Rwanda.
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From $80per day, fuel extra
GroupsToyota Coaster Bus
A comfortable bus for families, friends and teams travelling together around Rwanda.
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From $130per day, fuel extra
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4x4 vanToyota Hiace Super Custom
An 8-seat 4x4 family van with an automatic diesel engine, skylights and a roof hatch for game viewing.
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Price on requestask for a quote
4x4Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Powerful, comfortable and built for the rough roads to Volcanoes and Akagera. Our most booked car for gorilla trips.
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From $80per day, fuel extra
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Town carToyota Primo
A clean, economical town car with air conditioning, power steering and airbags.
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SUVToyota RAV4
Our most affordable SUV: easy to drive and park, with a surprisingly big boot. Ideal for Kigali and the main tarmac roads.
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From $50per day, fuel extra
4x4TZ Land Cruiser
A tough, reliable Land Cruiser that is comfortable on long drives across Rwanda and over the border.
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From $80per day, fuel extra
Our most booked trip
Gorilla trekking, by car
Volcanoes National Park is about 2.5 hours from Kigali on good tarmac. Drive yourself or bring a driver-guide, and we will book your gorilla permits too.
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Self-Drive Itineraries
Tried-and-tested road trips with drive times, overnight stops and the right car for each route.
5 Days: Gorillas & Lake Kivu
Kigali → Musanze → Rubavu → Kibuye → Kigali
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From $400car hire
3 Days: Gorilla Trekking from Kigali
Kigali → Musanze → Kigali
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From $240car hire
4 Days: Akagera Self-Drive Safari
Kigali → Akagera NP → Kigali
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From $600car hire
4 Days: Lake Kivu Road Trip
Kigali → Rubavu → Kibuye → Kigali
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From $200car hire
2 Days: Kigali with a Driver
Airport → Kigali → Airport
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From $100car hire
6 Days: Primates of Rwanda
Kigali → Musanze → Kibuye → Nyungwe → Kigali
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From $480car hire
7 Days: Rwanda’s Big Three
Kigali → Akagera → Musanze → Rubavu → Kigali
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From $560car hire
10 Days: The Grand Rwanda Loop
Kigali → Akagera → Musanze → Rubavu → Kibuye → Nyungwe → Kigali
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From $800car hire
Trending destination
Akagera National Park
Rwanda's savannah park on the Tanzanian border: lakes, papyrus swamps and the Big Five on a self-drive game drive.
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Where to Drive
Rwanda is small. Everything here is within a day’s drive of our office in Kigali.
Akagera National Park
Rwanda's savannah park on the Tanzanian border: lakes, papyrus swamps and the Big Five on a self-drive game drive.
Bwindi from Kigali
Cross the border from Kigali to trek mountain gorillas in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Dian Fossey’s Tomb
Hike to the old Karisoke research camp where the famous primatologist is buried among her gorillas.
Gishwati Forest
A regrowing rainforest near Lake Kivu, surrounded by rolling tea estates.
Golden Monkey Tracking
Playful golden monkeys in the bamboo forest: shorter, easier treks than for gorillas.
Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
How gorilla trekking works in Volcanoes National Park: permits, the trek, the rules and what to bring.
Huye (Butare)
Rwanda's university town and museum capital, on the road from Kigali to Nyungwe Forest.
Kigali Genocide Memorial
The resting place of more than 250,000 people, and the place to understand Rwanda's history.
Kwita Izina Ceremony
Rwanda's yearly ceremony for naming the baby gorillas born in Volcanoes National Park.
Lake Kivu
Beaches, islands and Rwanda's most beautiful lakeshore drive, from Rubavu to Kibuye.
Ndaba Rock
A legendary rock beside the Kigali–Kibuye road, and a good stop on the way to Lake Kivu.
Nyungwe Forest National Park
Ancient mountain rainforest with chimpanzees, 13 primate species and the canopy walk.
Volcanoes National Park
Mountain gorillas, golden monkeys and five volcanoes in Rwanda's far north-west.
Pick up anywhere
Collect in Kigali. Drop off by the lake.
Start or finish your trip in Kigali, Musanze, Rubavu or Kibuye. Airport pick-ups and drop-offs are always free.
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Kigali to Volcanoes National Park by Car
Kigali Car Rental is a local car rental Kigali company with an office on KN5 Airport Road in Remera, a few minutes from Kigali International Airport. We rent 4x4s, SUVs and minibuses for self-drive trips around Rwanda and across the border into Uganda and Tanzania, or with one of our experienced driver-guides.
Every hire includes free airport pick-up and drop-off, free GPS navigation and breakdown cover, so you can land, collect your car and set off with confidence.
Car rental in Kigali, made simple
Choose from Land Cruisers for the national parks, RAV4s for the city, and minibuses for groups. Every car is serviced in Kigali and checked before each hire. See our fleet to compare cars and prices.
Where travellers drive
Rwanda is small, and its main roads are paved, so the whole country is within easy reach. Volcanoes National Park, home of the mountain gorillas, and Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s Big Five savannah, are both about 2.5 hours from Kigali. Lake Kivu’s beaches at Rubavu and Kibuye are perfect for a relaxed road trip.
More than car hire
We can also book your gorilla and chimpanzee permits and your hotels, and suggest a route that fits your dates. See our self-drive itineraries for ideas, or contact us for a quote on WhatsApp.
Before you book
The questions travellers ask us most. Anything else? Send us a message on WhatsApp.
What type of cars can I hire in Kigali?
Whatever suits your trip: a RAV4 for Kigali and the main roads, a Land Cruiser Prado or TZ Land Cruiser for the national parks, an extended safari Land Cruiser for game drives, or a Coaster bus for groups of eight or more.
Can I drive a hire car into Uganda or Tanzania?
Yes. Cross-border trips to Uganda and Tanzania are allowed as long as your rental agreement covers it. Tell us when you book and we will prepare the paperwork.
Is it safe to self-drive into DR Congo?
We do not recommend it at the moment because of unrest in parts of the country. Talk to us first if you are planning to visit.
Do you charge for airport pick-up and drop-off?
No. Our office is on the Airport Road and transfers are free. Send us your arrival time before you travel. For the drop-off, leave about a quarter tank of fuel.
Can I hire a car with a driver?
Yes. Every car in the fleet is available with an experienced driver-guide, for a day in Kigali or a full safari.
Which car hire company should I use in Kigali?
You do not need to call every company in town. We compare rental brands across Kigali so you get a reliable car at a fair price.