Sfax · Port · Kerkennah · El Jem

Car Rental in Sfax
From 80 TND/Day · Free Hotel Delivery

Sfax is Tunisia's second-largest city and busiest port — the engine room of the south. Whether you're here for a business assignment in the industrial zone, a port-of-call stop, the Kerkennah ferry, or simply to drive the 65 km up to El Jem's vast Roman amphitheatre, a rental car is the only practical way to move around. We deliver free to any Sfax hotel for 3+ day rentals, meet you at Sfax Thyna airport (SFA) at no charge, and accept cash deposits so you don't need to tie up a credit card.

Free
Hotel delivery 3+ days
9 km
From SFA airport
65 km
To El Jem amphitheatre
No card
Required to reserve
Why rent in Sfax

Tunisia's port city, made driveable

Sfax sits on the A1 motorway 270 km south of Tunis and is the gateway to El Jem, Mahdia, the Kerkennah Islands and the road south to Djerba. A car opens all of it.

Free hotel delivery

We bring the car to your Sfax hotel or office address — free for 3+ day rentals across the whole city.

A1 motorway access

Sfax sits on the A1 between Tunis and Gabes — quick reach to Sousse, El Jem and the south.

Full insurance + Super Cover

RC + CDW + theft included. Optional zero-excess upgrade from +€5/day.

Cash deposit OK

No credit card? No problem. Cash in TND, EUR or USD all accepted at pickup.

Distances from Sfax

Where you can drive from Sfax

Mahdia
80 km · 1 h 10
El Jem
65 km · 50 min
Sousse
130 km · 1 h 30
Monastir
110 km · 1 h 30
Tunis
270 km · 2 h 45
Djerba
290 km · 3 h 30
Kerkennah ferry
5 km to port
Kairouan
110 km · 1 h 30
Day trips from Sfax

Where to drive from your Sfax hotel

El Jem amphitheatre

65 km / 50 min · The third-biggest Roman amphitheatre in the world, almost intact. The single best Roman ruin in North Africa.

Mahdia old town

80 km / 1 h 10 · Fatimid capital, peninsula medina with quiet beaches and fishing port — far less touristy than Sousse.

Kerkennah Islands

5 km to ferry, 1 h 15 crossing · Slow-living archipelago with seafood restaurants, palm groves and unspoiled beaches. Vehicle ferry runs daily.

Kairouan holy city

110 km / 1 h 30 · Tunisia's holiest city, the Great Mosque, the Aghlabid basins — UNESCO listed.

Sousse & Port El Kantaoui

130 km / 1 h 30 · UNESCO medina, beach town and marina — easy A1 motorway drive north.

Monastir & Ribat

110 km / 1 h 30 · Sahel coastal town with marina, the famous Ribat fortress and the Bourguiba mausoleum.

Partner hotels in Sfax

Where we deliver for free

A non-exhaustive list — we deliver to any Sfax address. Free for rentals of 3+ days.

Hotel Les Oliviers Palace

Historic 5-star city-centre property near the medina and the central market.

Hotel Borj Dhiafa

4-star business hotel near the port — a favourite of corporate visitors and consultants on assignment.

Hotel Mercure Sfax

International-chain reliability close to the city centre and the main commercial arteries.

Pick your car category

Hotel delivery included free for 3+ day rentals on all categories.

Sfax car rental FAQ

How can I rent a car in Sfax?
Three options: (1) Book online — free delivery to your Sfax hotel or office for 3+ day rentals. (2) Pick up at Sfax Thyna airport (SFA), 9 km from the city centre. (3) WhatsApp +216 22 205 450 — instant booking, delivery within 60 minutes during business hours. No card needed to reserve; pay on arrival.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Sfax?
From 80 TND/day economy, 110 TND compact, 180 TND SUV, 300 TND luxury, 250 TND 9-seater. Includes unlimited km, full insurance, free hotel delivery (3+ days), 24/7 assistance. No surcharge inside Sfax governorate.
Do you deliver the car to my Sfax hotel?
Yes — free for 3+ day rentals. Hotel Les Oliviers Palace, Hotel Borj Dhiafa, Hotel Mercure Sfax, Hotel Syphax, Hotel Donia — and any other Sfax property. Industrial-zone office addresses are also fine.
How far is Sfax from El Jem and Mahdia?
El Jem 65 km / 50 min · Mahdia 80 km / 1 h 10 · Sousse 130 km / 1 h 30 · Monastir 110 km / 1 h 30 · Tunis 270 km / 2 h 45 · Djerba 290 km / 3 h 30. The Kerkennah ferry port is 5 km from the city centre.
Can I take the car on the Kerkennah ferry?
Yes — the Sfax to Kerkennah ferry takes vehicles. Sailing time about 1 h 15. Crossings run 6-8 times daily in summer. Most rental categories fit — check with us before pickup for the exact category.
Is Sfax Thyna airport (SFA) covered for pickup?
Yes — see our Sfax airport car rental page. We meet you at arrivals with the car. Free for 3+ day rentals. SFA serves Libyan, domestic and seasonal European traffic.
Can I rent a car in Sfax for business?
Yes — corporate weekly and monthly rates for the industrial zone, port logistics, chemicals and agribusiness sectors. Invoices in EUR or USD with VAT lines available. Ask the team for a corporate quote.
Do I need a credit card to rent in Sfax?
No — Troisa accepts cash deposits in TND, EUR or USD as well as cards. Economy deposit 500-800 TND, refunded in 7-14 business days after the car comes back undamaged.

Drive Sfax your way

Book in 60 seconds — pay on arrival. Free hotel delivery for 3+ day rentals.

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All your Tunisia road-trip resources

Sfax is the southern hub. From here El Jem, Mahdia, Kerkennah, Kairouan and the road south to Djerba and the Sahara are all within reach.

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