WhatsApp is the fastest way to reach us - most messages get a reply within minutes, even on Zanzibar time. Prefer a form? Send us your dates below and we will confirm availability, price and the free delivery spot.
4Drive is a small local team based in Zanzibar, not a call centre abroad. When you write to us you are talking to the same people who hand over the keys at the airport, at your Stone Town hotel, or at your beach lodge in Nungwi, Paje or Kiwengwa. We answer questions about the no-deposit process, the visitor driving permit, payment in cash or debit card, and which car handles the sandy last-mile tracks to your specific hotel.
If you already know your dates, the quickest route is the booking search above - it shows live availability and price for every car, from the Suzuki Alto to the Toyota Noah minivan. If you have questions first, use WhatsApp or the form below and we will get back to you with clear, honest answers - no pressure, no upsell calls.
Fastest option. Send your dates, flight number and hotel name and we will confirm the car and delivery time. Available daily, including evenings.
Good for detailed questions or group bookings with several cars. Reply time is usually within a few hours.
For last-minute changes on the day of arrival, a direct call is fastest, especially if your flight is delayed.
Use it if you are still comparing dates or cars. We will reply with a quote and confirm the free delivery zone.
Arriving without having booked online is fine - text us on landing and a driver with your name on a sign will meet you at arrivals.
Already checked in and want to add a car mid-stay? Message us the hotel name and we arrange delivery, usually the same day.
Fill in your travel dates and where you will be staying - Stone Town, the airport, or a beach zone from Nungwi to Jambiani - and we will reply with the right car and price. No deposit and no credit card are needed to get a quote or to book.
Two things speed up every reply. First, your arrival flight number and time, if you are landing at Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) - it lets us plan the meet-and-greet without you waiting at arrivals. Second, the exact hotel name if delivery is to a beach lodge - some properties in Kiwengwa, Matemwe or Jambiani share similar names, and getting it right the first time avoids a delay on the sandy access road.
For general questions about how the deposit-free process works, see our no deposit car rental page. For payment details without a credit card, check renting without a credit card. And if you are still unsure which questions to ask, our FAQ page covers permits, insurance, checkpoints and sandy roads in detail.
WhatsApp. Most messages get a reply within minutes during the day, and within the hour at night. It also lets you send a screenshot of your flight ticket or hotel booking directly.
Yes. Use the booking search on this page or on the homepage to check live availability and price, then confirm with a small prepayment - no deposit or credit card required.
Yes, night arrivals are normal at Zanzibar Airport. Send your flight number in advance so the driver is waiting with a name sign regardless of the hour.
Our team communicates in English day to day, which covers the large majority of enquiries from UK, EU and US travellers.
Yes, message us the new hotel or zone as early as possible. Most changes within the same beach area, for example moving between Paje and Jambiani, are easy to accommodate.
Send us the updated arrival time by WhatsApp as soon as you know it. The driver will simply wait for the new time - there is no counter or queue to worry about.