Car hire in Cotonou, Benin

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When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Cotonou?

Our data shows that September is the cheapest month to rent a car in Cotonou. It’s around 790 Kč per day in September, compared to the yearly average of 1 161 Kč per day.
Cheapest month avgSeptember • 790 Kč
Yearly avg price1 161 Kč

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There are 2 car hire providers in Cotonou. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Cotonou

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Cotonou. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Cotonou

What's the most popular car to hire in Cotonou?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Hyundai i10 is the most popular car to hire in Cotonou, with prices starting from 827 Kč per day. The Toyota RAV4 and similar models are also popular drives in Cotonou.
Hyundai i10
Hyundai i1058% chose this
Toyota RAV4
Toyota RAV422% chose this
Chevrolet Tahoe
Chevrolet Tahoe8% chose this
Hyundai Kona
Hyundai Kona8% chose this
Most popular carHyundai i10
Why?Small, practical, easy to park

Cotonou's cheapest car hire providers

Hertz has the cheapest car hire in Cotonou right now, with prices from 829 Kč per day. You'll save an average of per day when you book with them.
Hertzfrom 829 Kč per day
Cheapest providerHertz

Hiring a car in Cotonou: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyHertz
Most popular carCompact, SUV
Average daily price2 006 Kč
Best time to book2 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Cotonou

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Cotonou car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Cotonou that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Cotonou for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Cotonou avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Cotonou, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Cotonou car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Cotonou will set you back around 2 002 Kč per day or 14 040 Kč per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Cotonou is a compact SUV. The most popular is Compact, SUV.

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Cotonou is currently September.

On average, around 14 040 Kč. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Cotonou is 5 800 Kč.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Cotonou for a whole month is 56 289 Kč. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

If you're looking for freedom to explore Cotonou, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Cotonou that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Cotonou.

Most places – Cotonou included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 1 004 Kč per day. The average price per day is around 1 086 Kč.

Other travellers rated Hertz as the best overall in terms of experience.

We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Cotonou.