How do I rent a car in Douala, Cameroon?

With Karu, you can browse verified rental cars in Douala, send a booking request before you land, and pay securely via MTN Mobile Money or Orange Money. The vendor confirms within 24 hours and your car is ready at the airport.

Is Karu available in Yaoundé?

Yes. Karu launches simultaneously in both Douala and Yaoundé. You can book a car for pickup at Nsimalen International Airport or anywhere in the city.

How are car rental vendors verified on Karu?

Every vendor on Karu must submit their RCCM business registration, carte grise, insurance certificate, and vehicle roadworthiness documents. All documents are reviewed before any listing goes live.

Can I book a car in Cameroon before I arrive?

Yes. Karu is designed for pre-arrival booking. You can browse, request, and confirm a rental car from anywhere in the world before your flight lands in Douala or Yaoundé.

What payment methods does Karu accept?

Karu supports MTN Mobile Money and Orange Money. No international credit card is required. Payments are held securely and released to the vendor after your trip completes.

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About Karu

Built for Cameroon, from day one

Car rental in Cameroon runs on personal contacts, informal networks, and luck. No transparency, no guarantees, no structure. Travellers arrive hoping for the best.

Karu organises this into a single trusted platform. Verified providers, transparent pricing, and pre-arrival confirmation so you can land with confidence.

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Launching First In

Douala and Yaoundé, Cameroon's two largest cities and economic hubs.

Focussed On

Airport pickups, arriving travellers, and diaspora visitors who need reliability.

For Everyone

Tourists, business travellers, and locals who want a documented rental experience.

Core Promise

Verified providers, transparent pricing, pre-arrival lock-in.

The Reality

The demand and supply is real. The structure and trust are missing. We bring both to Cameroon.

How It Works

From search to keys in hand

Search

Browse verified vehicles in Douala or Yaoundé. Filter by type, price, and pickup location.

Request

Send a booking request before you land. Choose your dates and preferred pickup point.

Confirm

Vendor approves within 24 hrs. Pay securely through the platform. Fast and transparent.

Drive

Arrive, collect your car, drive. Fully confirmed, zero surprises. Leave a review when done.

Platform Features

Everything you need, nothing you don't

Verified Vendors

Identity checked and document verified before going live.

Secure Payments

Multiple payment options built for Cameroon. Fast, simple, and transparent.

Pre-Arrival Booking

Lock in your car from anywhere before you land.

Reviews & Reputation

Two-sided reviews build accountability for both customers and vendors.

Driver Add-ons

Phase 2: driver services, long-term rentals, insurance partnerships, more cities.

In-App Chat

Message vendors directly inside Karu. No need to share personal numbers.

Where We Launch

Starting where it matters most

Launching First

Douala

Cameroon's economic capital and busiest port. Highest concentration of business travellers, diaspora returnees, and international arrivals.

3.8480° N · 11.5021° E

Launching First

Yaoundé

The political capital. Nsimalen International Airport serves government officials, NGO workers, and business visitors.

3.8667° N · 11.5167° E

More cities across Central & West Africa in Phase 3

Early Access

Get Early Access

Be the first to know when Karu goes live. Vendors get priority placement. Customers get first-mover pricing.

Built for Cameroon, from day one

Car rental in Cameroon runs on personal contacts, informal networks, and luck. No transparency, no guarantees, no structure. Travellers arrive hoping for the best.

Karu organises this into a single trusted platform. Verified providers, transparent pricing, and pre-arrival confirmation so you can land with confidence.