Car Hire in Maun

Maun is one of Botswana’s busiest travel hubs and the main gateway to the Okavango Delta. Explore our Maun car hire options.

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What Our Maun Travellers Have to Say

Still unsure? Read testimonials from satisfied Drive South Africa customers who have explored Maun and its incredible surroundings.

Cathy Maree

Prompt response and provision of best rate for car hire.

August, 2018

Mzolisi Msimang

The service was so excellent, no doubt about it, and would even recommend it to a number of people.

April, 2021

Sheila Whitfield

Fantastic - I have used your services twice in the last week or so, and both were great experiences. I would like to call out...

September, 2021

Mike

Service and organizing of car was good, no problems encountered. Mike.

October, 2018

Alfred Jama

The service is always excellent irrespective of time pressure. The team always deliver whenever I request assistance from them.

May, 2022

Jeroen Brenninkmeijer

New car, fast return at PE. Only the pick up at CPT was slow. Very busy but also lots of paperwork. Could be processed innadvance...

January, 2017

Planning a self-drive adventure in Botswana? Let Drive South Africa help you compare the most reliable options for car hire in Maun.

This well-appointed town is one of Botswana’s busiest travel hubs and the gateway to the world-famous Okavango Delta, making Maun the ideal starting point for your self-drive adventure.

Whether you need a compact vehicle for getting around town or a larger SUV for exploring further afield, Drive South Africa offers a wide range of Maun car rental options to suit your travel plans.

To find the best deal on car rental in Maun today, simply choose your travel dates and compare available vehicles.

Top Tips for Maun Car Rental

Best Cars to Hire in Maun

For airport transfers, lodge visits, and general town driving, cars like the Toyota Yaris or Volkswagen Polo Vivo are well-suited. If you’re planning longer journeys or travelling to other destinations via the main tarred roads, an SUV like the Toyota Corolla Cross offers extra comfort, luggage space, and higher ground clearance.

Other destinations may need a high-clearance 4×4. For example, the road from the A3 gate into Nxai Pan National Park consists of deep Kalahari sand, so a 4×4 is necessary.

Exploring Nearby Destinations

These attractions near Maun can be reached via tarred roads:

  • Maun to Shorobe (main access road toward the Moremi region).
  • Lake Ngami and surrounding villages.
  • Scenic flights over the Okavango Delta are best arranged in Maun town.

If you plan to drive into national parks, wildlife reserves, or remote areas, a 4×4 vehicle may be required depending on road conditions and your route.

Collecting Your Vehicle at Maun Airport

Maun International Airport (MUB) is conveniently located close to the town centre. Most providers offering car hire in Maun, Botswana, allow vehicle collection directly at the airport, while others provide a quick shuttle service to nearby rental offices.

What to Do if You're in an Accident in Maun

If you’re involved in an accident:

  1. Check on everyone involved and call emergency services at 997 or 10177.
  2. Move the vehicle to safety if possible.
  3. Notify your rental company as soon as possible.
  4. Take photographs and gather all relevant information.
  5. File a police report and obtain a case number within 24 hours.

How To Stay Safe in Maun

  • Watch for donkeys and goats along rural roads.
  • Avoid driving at night due to low visibility and wandering animals.
  • Keep your fuel tank topped up when travelling outside town, as filling stations can be far apart.
  • Lock your vehicle and don’t leave valuables inside when parked in town.

FAQs About Hiring a Car in Maun

If you’re planning to self-drive into wildlife reserves or remote areas of the Delta region, a 4×4 is strongly recommended. For lodge transfers and travel on tarred roads, a standard vehicle is usually sufficient.

Yes. Most providers offering car rental in Maun, Botswana, provide airport collection for added convenience.

Yes, roads in and around Maun are well-maintained and regularly patrolled. However, drivers should remain cautious of livestock and changing road conditions.

Yes, but prior arrangements and paperwork are required for travel into Namibia or South Africa.

Yes, most modern vehicles available for car rental in Maun include air conditioning as a standard feature.

Maun Partner Information

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