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Our partner comes directly to your hotel, residence or Airbnb in Saly-Portudal, Ngaparou or Mbour. No need to move — the vehicle arrives at your door.
Car Pick-up in Saly
Collect your car directly in Saly-Portudal, Ngaparou or Mbour — Senegal's main tourist area. The perfect starting point for the Petite Côte, the Sine Saloum delta and the road south towards Casamance.
Saly / Mbour pick-up
Why collect in Saly
Closer to AIBD than Dakar
Saly is 45 minutes from AIBD airport, versus 50–75 minutes for Dakar. If you are staying on the Petite Côte, avoid the capital detour — collect at AIBD or have it delivered directly to Saly.
Gateway to the Sine Saloum
From Saly, the Sine Saloum delta is 2 hours away. Palmarin and Djifer: 1 h 30. Joal-Fadiouth: 30 minutes. The car is your key to these excursions.
Full fleet available
City cars for Saly and Mbour, SUVs for the wider Petite Côte, 4×4s for the Sine Saloum and pistes. The same fleet as Dakar, delivered on the spot.
The area
Saly, Mbour and the Petite Côte — practical geography
Saly-Portudal is Senegal's top beach resort: all-inclusive hotels, poolside residences, beach restaurants, craft shops. The village stretches along 5 km of coastline. Ngaparou (between Saly and Somone) is quieter, popular with expats and surfers.
Mbour, 5 km south of Saly, is an authentic Senegalese town of 250,000 people. Its fish market is the most spectacular on the Petite Côte (pirogues return around 4 pm). The Saly–Mbour road is smooth (10 minutes).
The main roads in the area are paved and in good condition. Only excursions towards the Sine Saloum, Palmarin and Djifer take you off tarmac. Total and Shell petrol stations in Saly and Mbour — no difficulty refuelling.
Other pick-up points
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Vehicle delivered to your hotel in Saly-Portudal, Ngaparou or Mbour. Book online, drive tomorrow.
See the fleetFrequently asked questions
Can I collect in Mbour rather than Saly?
Yes. The pick-up area covers Saly-Portudal, Ngaparou, Mbour and the surrounding Petite Côte. Give the exact address at booking.
How long between AIBD and Saly?
Around 45 minutes via the Sindia road. Faster and simpler than the Dakar → Saly route (1 h 30). You can also collect at AIBD and drive straight to Saly.
Do I need a 4×4 to drive around Saly?
No. The main roads in Saly and Mbour are paved. An SUV or 4×4 is only needed for excursions towards the Sine Saloum, Palmarin or Djifer.
Are there petrol stations in Saly?
Yes. Total and Shell in Saly and Mbour. Fill up before heading out on the southern pistes.
Can I return the vehicle in Dakar?
Yes. Returns to Dakar city centre, AIBD or the Almadies are possible. A relocation fee may apply.
What are the pick-up hours in Saly?
7 am to 9 pm, 7 days a week. For late arrivals from AIBD, a morning pick-up the following day is possible.
Is hotel delivery free?
Delivery within the Saly/Mbour/Ngaparou area is included in the standard rental rate. No additional delivery charge.
How long does it take to reach the Sine Saloum from Saly?
Around 2 hours via Fatick. The last 50 km are on piste — a 4×4 is essential. A day excursion or 2 days with a lodge overnight.
