Rent a Car at Francistown Airport (FRW)

Francistown Airport (FRW) is Botswana's second-largest airport and serves the country's second-largest city, located approximately 400 km north of Gaborone. With as many as 5 rental agencies on-site, FRW is an excellent place to pick up a rental car for trips north toward Chobe National Park, approximately 250 km away, or the Zimbabwe border at Ramokgwebana, approximately 80 km northeast. The airport is just 3 km north of Francistown downtown.

Francistown was founded during the 1800s gold rush and is an important trade hub near Zimbabwe and Zambia. The Shashe River flows through the region and the area offers bird watching and nature experiences. From here, it's approximately 2.5 hours drive to Kasane and Chobe.

Choose four-wheel drive if you're heading further to Chobe or Hwange in Zimbabwe. Refuel in Francistown – fuel is cheaper here than in Kasane. Five agencies provide good competition; compare prices on carhire.se before you land.

How long does the drive take from FRW to Chobe National Park? From Francistown Airport to Chobe National Park is approximately 250 km and the drive takes about 2.5–3 hours via A1 heading north. Can I drive the rental car to Zimbabwe from Francistown?

A border crossing to Zimbabwe is located approximately 80 km northeast at Ramokgwebana, but most agencies require advance permission for border crossing – check the terms. How many rental agencies are at Francistown Airport? There are 5 agencies represented at FRW, providing a good selection of vehicles and rates.

We compare prices from all major providers at Francistown Airport so you can see the total cost upfront — including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.