Car rental at the port of Dakar — ferry terminal
Three quays, three journeys: the cruise call that lasts a single day, the Casamance boat that leaves in the evening, and the Gorée ferry that leaves every hour. In all three cases, the car starts or ends its journey here.
Three ways to arrive here, three different needs
Visitors are not looking for the same thing depending on which quay they are on.
Port call
You are coming off a ship
Your ship is calling for the day: eight to ten hours, no more. A car picked up at the quay puts Gorée, Lac Rose or the Plateau within reach without relying on a shore excursion — and without getting back late.
Casamance
You are leaving for Ziguinchor
The boat sails in the evening. Two options: you return the car here before boarding, or you take it on board with you and keep driving on the other side.
Gorée
You are crossing for the day
Twenty minutes by ferry. The car stays in the ferry terminal car park during your visit, and you leave with it in the evening towards Dakar or the Petite Côte.
The Casamance boat: what to know before booking
The Dakar – Ziguinchor sea link is operated by COSAMA. It matters, and not only for comfort: it avoids crossing the Gambia, meaning two borders, two ferries and a whole day's drive.
Above all: a vehicle can be shipped. You pick up the car here, board with it, and collect it in Ziguinchor in the morning. It is the only way to have a vehicle in Casamance without having driven two days to get it there.
Car
63,000 F
to ship a passenger car, in either direction.
1st class cabin
26,500 – 30,500 F
per person, depending on the cabin and the ship.
Seats
5,000 F / 15,500 F
4th class: resident rate, then non-resident rate.
Timetables and fares taken from COSAMA's public sources and given as a guide: they vary with the season, the ship in service and technical stops. Confirm them at the ticket office before committing. We never show, on our own booking pages, a price we cannot guarantee to hold — this one is not ours, it is given for information.
What this changes for a rental
A car picked up in Dakar and returned in Ziguinchor is a one-way rental, with return fees. A car picked up in Dakar, shipped, and brought back to Dakar on the way back is an ordinary rental — no one-way fees, no repatriation. Tell us which boat you are taking: the quote is not the same.
A port call is one day — and only one
A ship calling at Dakar leaves the same evening. Passengers have eight to ten hours and one absolute constraint: be back on board before departure. Everything else — price, model, comfort — comes second.
Give the ship's name and departure time when booking: hand-over and return are agreed with the owner according to the ship's schedule.
Gorée: twenty minutes, and the car waits for you
The ferry leaves from the ferry terminal. The crossing takes about twenty minutes and sailings are frequent during the day. The island is explored on foot: the car stays in the car park during your visit, and you leave with it in the late afternoon.
It is the outing that opens most stays. It needs no driving, but it does need you to be there — and the ferry terminal is not an easy place to reach without a vehicle, especially with luggage.
Crossing
≈ 20 min
from the ferry terminal to the Gorée landing stage.
Resident return
1,500 F
national and resident fare, per person.
Visitor return
5,200 F
non-resident fare, per person.
Fares and times published by the ferry operator, given as a guide and to be checked at the ticket office. Sailing times change between weekdays and weekends, and in high season.
Vehicles available in Dakar
All categories, sorted by price. For a port call, a city car is enough; for Casamance with the car on board, a 4×4 is the safer choice.
Renault Twingo
City car
Rent a RENAULT TWINGO City Car 70HP in Senegal and enjoy an agile and stylish vehicle, perfect for your urban journeys. With its 70-horsepower engine, the RENAULT TWINGO offers a smooth and fuel-efficient drive, ideal for navigating narrow streets and easily finding parking. Its compact and modern design, combined with a cleverly designed interior, ensures optimal comfort for both the driver and passengers while maximizing available space.
- Air conditioning
- 1 bag
- 4 seats
- Manual gearbox
Kia Picanto
City car
Rent a KIA PICANTO City Car 82HP in Senegal and enjoy a compact and practical vehicle, perfect for urban travel. Its sleek design and well-thought-out interior maximize space and comfort, making every trip pleasant for both the driver and passengers. Easy to park and maneuver, this city car is the ideal choice for those seeking a reliable and economical vehicle for their daily adventures in Senegal. Book your KIA PICANTO now and experience the freedom of driving in the city with style and ease.
- Air conditioning
- 1 bag
- 4 seats
- Manual gearbox
Hyundai I10
City car
Rent a HYUNDAI i10 City Car 82HP in Senegal and enjoy a compact and agile vehicle, perfectly suited for city travel. Its modern design and well-appointed interior ensure optimal comfort for daily trips while providing enough space for your luggage and shopping.
- Air conditioning
- 1 bag
- 4 seats
- Manual gearbox
Renault Clio
Saloon
Choose to rent a RENAULT CLIO Sedan 90HP in Senegal: a car that combines performance, elegance, and comfort. The RENAULT CLIO stands out with its modern design and refined interior, providing a comfortable space for all passengers. Whether for urban trips or longer getaways, the RENAULT CLIO guarantees an enjoyable and safe driving experience while being fuel-efficient. Book your RENAULT CLIO 90HP now and enjoy an unforgettable driving experience in Senegal.
- Air conditioning
- 3 bags
- 5 seats
- Manual gearbox
Prices shown are those of the vehicle pages. The button leads to the vehicle page: you book through the search or from the vehicle page.
Location Sénégal — accommodation
Where to stay, before or after the crossing
A boat leaving at 8 p.m. and a flight landing at 2 p.m. never fall on the same day. There is almost always a night to fit in on one side of the crossing or the other — and two towns to cover, not one.
Staying near the Plateau
For the night before boarding: a few minutes from the ferry terminal, luggage and all.
Staying in Ziguinchor
The night you arrive, after a crossing that ends in the morning. Cap Skirring is still two hours away.
Villas in Cap Skirring
The boat's real destination. This is where the shipped vehicle really makes sense.
Que Faire Sénégal
What you can do with the day you have
This is the port's own question: time is limited and known in advance. Que Faire Sénégal sorts outings by real duration — half a day, a day, two days — rather than by theme. For a passenger on a port call, it is the only sorting that helps.
Gorée in half a day
The crossing, the House of Slaves, the castel. Enough to be back on board well in time.
Dakar in a day
The Plateau, the Corniche, the Mosque of the Divinity, the Almadies: enough to fill a port call without leaving the peninsula.
Casamance
Cap Skirring, Oussouye, the islands: what the boat makes possible when you have more than a day ahead of you.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take the rental car on the Ziguinchor boat?
Yes, if the owner agrees, and it is often the best solution for a stay in Casamance. Tell us when booking: the contract and the insurance must mention it, and the vehicle ticket is bought from the shipping company, not from us.
How long before departure must I return the car?
Give your ship's schedule when booking: the return is agreed with the owner, with a comfortable margin before boarding.
Is there a car park at the ferry terminal?
Yes, and that is what makes a day on Gorée easy: the car stays there during the crossing. Parking is not included in the rental.
Can I pick up the car at the port and return it at the airport?
If the owner agrees: it is arranged before booking. A one-way rental may add fees — they show in the basket before payment, never after.
How much do I pay when booking?
20% of the order total, online, when you book. The balance is paid when the keys are handed over.
Further reading
Around the port
Towards Casamance
About your stay
Your car is waiting at the quay
Give us the ship's name · 20% when booking · balance at hand-over