Rent a Car in Lomé Center

Lomé, Togo's capital on the Atlantic coast, is the only African capital that borders another country directly - Ghana lies just meters away to the west. Two rental agencies are located in the city center. From Lomé, you can easily explore all of southern Togo with a rental car.

Lomé center stretches along the Atlantic coast with Boulevard du Mono as the waterfront promenade. From the center, it's 120 km (2 hours) to Kpalimé in the highlands, 35 km to the border with Benin to the east, and just 2 km to the Ghana border at Aflao to the west. Avoid rush hour traffic along Boulevard de la Marina and Route d'Atakpamé between 07-09 and 16-18.

Grand Marché de Lomé and Marché des Féticheurs are attractions best reached by car with parking on the outskirts. Refuel at Total or Shell stations in the center - fuel quality is better than at informal vendors. Can I drive the rental car to Kpalimé for a day trip?

Yes, Kpalimé is 120 km to the north and is reached in approximately 2 hours via RN1 - a popular excursion to Togo's green highlands. Is an international driver's license required for car rental in Lomé? Yes, an international driver's license is required along with your national license to rent a car in Togo.

Is parking available in Lomé center? Parking is available along main streets and at hotels, but central Lomé can be tight - choose hotel parking as a base for city walks.

We compare prices from all major providers at Lomé Center 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.