Car Hire in Ivory Coast

People drive on the right in Ivory Coast. If you are travelling to Ivory Coast from a country that drives on the opposite side of the road, then this may take some getting used to, especially if you intend to hire a car during your stay.

Ivory Coast has a road quality score of 4.8 on a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is the lowest rated score. This puts Ivory Coast at 40 out of 137 countries for road conditions. You may find that depending on where you travel within Ivory Coast that the road quality will vary.

-0.99% is the maximum Blood Alcohol Concentration you can have to legally drive a car in Ivory Coast. Both residents and visitors of Ivory Coast can face legal penalties for having a BAC higher than this amount. If you are younger than 21, which is the legal drinking age in Ivory Coast, then you may face strict penalties if you are caught drink-driving. Keep in mind that it is never a good idea to drink-drive no matter how old you are.

As of last week, the average price of petrol in Ivory Coast was $2.28 per litre. If you aren’t set on hiring a car in Ivory Coast, then consider Kuwait. Petrol prices there are some of the cheapest in the world at $0.54 per litre as of last week. Hong Kong is another great place to visit and rent a car, but keep in mind that petrol prices can be expensive at around $5.17 per litre.

Prices for cars in Ivory Coast are refreshed on a daily basis.

There are 13 operators available for cars in Ivory Coast as of April 2025.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Ivory Coast. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen hire company before making a reservation.

To hire a car in Ivory Coast, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.