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Maun, Kasane and Gaborone: three gateways to the Okavango, Chobe and the Kalahari
In Botswana, Asco hires out its Toyota 4x4s in three towns, each opening onto a different region: Maun, on the edge of the Okavango Delta and the Moremi Game Reserve, Kasane, on the banks of the Chobe River, and Gaborone, the capital, in the south-east near the South African border. We do not know of any depot address: whether a depot, delivery or meeting place, the spot where you take the wheel is agreed with the rental company after booking.
Maun comes out on top of the three on price. Records from 20 October 2026, over 15 days and for departures spread from January to October 2027, put it from €160 a day, against €175 in Gaborone and €193 in Kasane. This ranking holds for every model: starting from Kasane rather than Maun always adds around €32 a day, close to €490 over two weeks. All 252 Botswana offers recorded include unlimited mileage.
Asco's Namibian page mentions an entry price of around €77 a day in Windhoek in January: departures from Botswana are roughly double that. Our records do not show what makes up this gap; the details of each offer state the fees included in the price.
Our view: a departure from Maun or Kasane saves several days of driving from Windhoek and puts your trip in the heart of the parks from the outset. The price is high in return, and these 4x4s call for confidence on sand tracks: best kept for drivers at ease off the tarmac, or for a trip that stays on the main roads.
The key facts to decide whether Asco suits your trip.
| Vehicle | Winter July | Spring October | Summer January | Autumn April |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campervan | from €209/day median €278/day | from €196/day median €257/day | from €166/day median €210/day | from €175/day median €221/day |
| Car and SUV | from €197/day median €259/day | from €188/day median €237/day | from €161/day median €199/day | from €167/day median €209/day |
Daily prices recorded at Asco on October 20, 2026 for a 15-day rental from its branches in Botswana: CoolDrive selling price, mandatory fees included. 100% of offers with unlimited mileage.
In Moremi, Chobe or the Central Kalahari, campsites are run by concessionaires and are booked well in advance, especially during the dry season. Without confirmation, you may be refused entry: settle your park nights before even setting the vehicle pick-up date.
Disease control fences cut across the country, with posts where vehicles are inspected. Raw meat, dairy products or fruit may be confiscated depending on the zone you cross: do your shopping after these barriers rather than before.
On the tracks of Savuti or Moremi, lowering tyre pressure gives grip and prevents getting stuck. At departure, ask for the pressures recommended by the rental company and whether there is a compressor to pump the tyres back up once you are back on asphalt.
Outside Maun, Kasane, Nata or Ghanzi, fuel stations are few and far between, and a loop through the northern parks can involve several hundred kilometres without a refuelling point. Fill the tank and any jerrycans at every opportunity.
Maun is the cheapest in our records and the best placed for the delta, Moremi or the Makgadikgadi Pans. Kasane, around €32 more per day, suits a trip that starts with Chobe or continues to Victoria Falls. Gaborone is a fallback if you arrive from the south, from South Africa.
Over 15 days, according to our October 2026 records, the Hilux Budget without equipment starts at €160 a day and its version equipped for two people at around €166. The Bushcamper starts at around €180, and the four-berth Landcruiser reaches €359, the highest amount recorded in the country. Your dates will change these prices.
Our records note the gap, roughly double for the entry-level models, without showing its cause. Before booking, compare the total price of a departure from Maun or Kasane with that of a departure from Namibia, adding the driving and fuel needed to reach northern Botswana.
Asco generally allows one-way hires between its towns, with fees depending on the route. The search tells you for your dates: enter Kasane as the return location, and only offers that accept this route are shown, fees included.
Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.
great experience! The CoolDrive agents are very helpful with all the procedures
Good customer service, great price on the vehicle, efficient process, would use again without hesitation.
First rental of this type of vehicle in a professional context where the rental must take place from France to Canada. Many questions and Cooldrive (Marlène) has been a valuable support in guiding my choices. Efficiency and responsiveness beforehand, and on-site a vehicle and service that met our expectations. No complaints. Great!
With no known depot address, the meeting point is agreed with Asco once the booking is made. Our experts handle this with you, taking into account your arrival time at the airport or your lodge. Allow a good hour for the inventory and the tent demonstration.
Between May and October, the dry winter brings wildlife close to water and the tracks are easier to drive. From November to March, the rains turn some areas, such as Savuti, into quagmires, and some campsites close. Nights in June and July are cold in the tent.
Kasane is a stone's throw from Kazungula, the gateway to Zambia and Zimbabwe, and a short distance from Namibia's Caprivi Strip. Any border crossing requires the rental company's agreement and specific documents, usually at a charge: mention it when you book.
The excess amount does not appear in our Botswana records; the offer specifies it according to the vehicle and the cover chosen. The deposit is usually taken on a credit card when the vehicle is handed over. The options for reducing it are presented to you before payment.
In Botswana, Asco offers its Toyotas in Maun, Kasane and Gaborone, so you can head straight for the Okavango, Chobe or the Kalahari. Our October 2026 records show €160 to €359 a day over 15 days, with Maun the cheapest of the three, and unlimited kilometres in every offer. CoolDrive compares them for your dates with those of Bushlore Africa, Avis Safari Rental or Africa on Wheels, then our experts settle the handover with the rental company. The brand and its entire fleet are described on its main page, for Namibia.
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