🚗 TRUSTED DRIVERS · 5–6 TRIPS RUN DAILY FOR OUR GUESTS

Car Hire in Sierra Leone with Driver

Airport transfers, Freetown day hire and 4×4 upcountry trips — cars come with an English-speaking driver we already trust with our own guests, or self-drive if you prefer. Fixed quote on WhatsApp in minutes.

Get your fixed price in 3 taps

Opens WhatsApp with your trip pre-filled · reply usually within minutes (SL daytime) · pay the driver on the day

✅ Vetted drivers we use daily 💵 Fixed price before you ride 🛬 Flight tracked for airport pickups 💳 Cash · Orange Money · Card

Real Local Rates — No Tourist Markup

$150 per 24 hours anywhere in Sierra Leone. $200 per 24 hours across the border. That is the car rent, and it is the same for every route, with or without a driver. Fuel and other trip costs are paid by you as they come up, and we are happy to give you a rough estimate for your route. Short runs have their own prices below. Final quote confirmed on WhatsApp before you commit.

Our own white Nissan Pathfinder 7-seater SUV for hire at Yogi Guest House, Lungi
⭐ Our flagship

Nissan Pathfinder — 7-Seater SUV

Our own Pathfinder in excellent condition: 7 seats, or 5 seats + huge luggage space with the rear row folded. Perfect for families, teams and airport runs with bags. Owner-driven service available.

$150 /24 hours
anywhere in Sierra Leone · same rate for every route
💬 Book the Pathfinder
Airport and wharf taxi transfers at Lungi Sierra Leone

Airport & Wharf Quick Transfers

Driver meets you with your name. Per car, not per person:

  • ✈️ Airport pickup or dropNLe 500 (~$20; residents NLe 200)
  • 🚤 Wharf / sea-coach jettyNLe 300 (~$12)
  • ⛴️ Targrin ferry terminalNLe 500 (~$20)
💬 Book on WhatsApp
Hourly car hire with driver around Lungi Sierra Leone

Hourly Hire Around Lungi

Errands, visits, beach runs and waiting time around Lungi town and the airport area — car and driver on your clock.

$10 first hour
then $5 per hour · driver included
💬 Book on WhatsApp
Car with driver crossing from Lungi to Freetown Sierra Leone

Lungi ↔ Freetown Day Hire

Full day with car + driver crossing to Freetown — meetings, errands, sightseeing. We time the ferry so you don't wait.

$150 /24 hours
car with driver · net rent
💬 Book on WhatsApp
4x4 vehicle for upcountry travel in Sierra Leone

Upcountry Trips (Bo · Makeni · Kenema · Tokeh)

Solid vehicles and experienced provincial drivers for beaches, Tacugama, Tiwai Island and multi-day itineraries.

$150 /24 hours
same rate whether the car stays with you or drops you and returns · e.g. Lungi→Kenema (274 km each way) is 2 days
💬 Book on WhatsApp
Front seats and dashboard of our Nissan Pathfinder, available for self-drive hire

Self-Drive Hire

Prefer to drive yourself? You need a valid driving licence plus an International Driving Permit. A refundable deposit is agreed before handover. Roads, checkpoints and navigation are easier with a local driver, so ask us if unsure.

$150 /24 hours
no driver · you drive
💬 Book on WhatsApp
Remote off-road terrain in provincial Sierra Leone

Cross-Border & Remote Trips

Mining sites, field projects, genuinely off-road destinations and trips across the border — the right 4×4 and a driver who has done that road before.

$200 /24 hours
same rate for every country · net rent
💬 Book on WhatsApp
Rear seats inside our Nissan Pathfinder Luggage space with the third row folded in our Nissan Pathfinder

Groups, minibus charters and multi-day itineraries: WhatsApp for a custom quote. Crossing by sea coach instead? We time your Lungi-side car around the boat and can arrange the Freetown side too. NLe prices shown with approximate USD at today's rate.

Booked in Under a Minute

No account, no app, no credit card hold. The same simple flow our guest-house guests use every day.

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Tap & send

Pick your route above — WhatsApp opens with your trip pre-filled. Just press send.

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Fixed quote back

We reply with a fixed price and your driver's name — usually within minutes in SL daytime.

3

Driver arrives

Your driver arrives on time (flights tracked for airport pickups). Pay on the day — cash, Orange Money or card.

Why Travellers Book Transport With Us

We run Sierra Leone's a guest house near Lungi Airport — arranging safe transport is literally our daily job.

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Drivers we use ourselves

The same trusted network that already drives our guests 5–6 times every day. No random dispatch.

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English-speaking, airport-savvy

Drivers who know FNA arrivals, checkpoint etiquette, ferry timings and the honest price of everything.

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Fixed price, agreed first

Your quote is confirmed in writing on WhatsApp before pickup. What we quote is what you pay.

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Real humans on call

Our Lungi reception tracks your trip. Any issue, one WhatsApp message reaches a person who can fix it.

Car Hire FAQ

The questions every first-time visitor asks us.

Can I self-drive a rental car in Sierra Leone?

Yes, at the same $150 per 24 hours as a car with driver. You need a valid driving licence plus an International Driving Permit, and a refundable deposit is agreed before handover. Most visitors prefer a car with a trusted English-speaking driver, because roads, checkpoints and navigation are easier with local knowledge.

How do I get from Lungi Airport to Freetown?

Freetown is across the estuary. We arrange the whole journey door-to-door: car on the Lungi side, sea coach or ferry crossing, and a car waiting on the Freetown side. Send your flight number and we handle the timing.

How fast will I get a price?

Usually within minutes during Sierra Leone daytime hours. The quote is fixed — no surge, no renegotiation at the car.

Do I pay in advance?

No prepayment needed for most bookings — pay the driver on the day in USD, Leones or Orange Money (072 120 659). Card payment via Stripe is available for advance bookings and invoicing.

Can you handle multi-day upcountry trips?

Yes — Bo, Makeni, Kenema, Tokeh, Tiwai Island and beyond. One simple rule: $150 per 24 hours anywhere in Sierra Leone, whether the car stays with you or drops you and returns. Cross-border trips are $200 per 24 hours. Tell us your route and dates and we quote the whole trip upfront.

How is the 24-hour rate counted?

The clock starts when the car leaves our parking and stops when it is back. Up to 24 hours is one day. Each further 24 hours, or part of it, is charged as another day. A one-way drop is counted until the car returns, so Lungi to Kenema is normally 2 days.

What is not included in the rate?

The rate is the car rent. Running costs of the trip are paid as they come up: fuel, ferry fares, checkpoint costs, the driver's meals and lodging on overnight trips and, for cross-border trips, visas and border papers. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will give you a rough estimate for your route before you book.

I'm staying at the guest house — is transport cheaper?

Guests get priority dispatch and bundled rates for airport pickup + room. See our rooms from $50/night, opposite the New Airport Gate, about 2.8 km from the Lungi Airport terminal.

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Join the travellers, NGO workers and business visitors who let us handle Sierra Leone transport every single day.

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