How much does it cost to hire a car in Zanzibar?

On average a car hire in Zanzibar costs R556 per day.

Which car hire agencies are at Zanzibar Intl airport (ZNZ)?

Car hire companies onsite at Zanzibar Intl airport include Autounion Car Rental, Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar, Final Rentals, H-Lead Hospitality, CarQ, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Europcar, GREEN MOTION, ABBYCAR and Ace.

How can I find car hires near me in Zanzibar?

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

How much does a Medium car hire cost in Zanzibar?

A Medium car hire in Zanzibar costs R445 per day, on average.

What type of car do you recommend for driving in Zanzibar?

If you are only visiting the main city, you could get away with a hatchback or regular family sedan. This type of car should be sufficient to take you from one destination in the city to another and might be better suited for the city's narrow roads. However, if you are there to explore other areas of the island or the outskirts of the city, we recommend you hire a car like a 4-wheel drive (4X4), as Zanzibar is known to have unsealed roads that can be difficult to navigate with a normal sedan.

What’s the speed limit in Zanzibar?

The speed limit in the city of Zanzibar is 50 km/h. However, we recommend that you stay below the speed limit in Zanzibar City as it is extremely crowded and accidents can easily happen. We also recommend you maintain the speed limit outside the city as police officers are known to pull over hired cars with visitors to entice a bribe. However, this is not something to be too concerned about. Outside the city, it is also advised to stick to a speed limit as potholes are quite common, and roads can be unsealed on the outskirts and further into the island.

Where are the best places to park in Zanzibar?

Parking for visitors who hire vehicles from agencies will most likely be the designated car park of the hotel where you are staying. Parking prices usually range anywhere from $50 to $300 per night but are sometimes included in the cost of your stay; however, that is quite rare. We recommend that you prepare for paid parking as most of the attractions in Zanzibar City will require paid parking in and around the attraction sites. Outside of the city, you will be more likely to find parking and free parking. Therefore, parking should not be an issue if you plan to explore the island beyond the city.

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How far in advance should you book car hire in Zanzibar?

You should book your car hire in Zanzibar around 64 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Zanzibar?

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest hire cars were found at Autounion Car Rental (R361/day), H-Lead Hospitality (R417/day), and CarQ (R487/day). The cheapest car hire price was found at Autounion Car Rental Malindi St, Zanzibar (0,8 km from city centre).

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Zanzibar?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Zanzibar is May at an average cost of R415/day. January is the most expensive month to hire a car in Zanzibar when prices are R482/day on average, which tends to be 6% above the yearly average hire price for Zanzibar.

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	Small cars	R365 - R523
	All Car Types	R592 - R734

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Small car hire in Zanzibar typically costs around R431 per day. The best time to book is April, when prices average R365 per day, which is about 16% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 33% cheaper than the average car hire in Zanzibar, making them ideal for budget-conscious travellers.

Medium car hire in Zanzibar typically costs around R621 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average R365 per day, which is about 42% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 3% cheaper than the average car hire in Zanzibar, offering a good balance of space and value.

Large car hire in Zanzibar typically cost around R415 per day. The best time to book is April, when prices average R332 per day, which is about 20% less than the yearly average. Large cars can be 35% cheaper than the average car hire in Zanzibar, offering more comfort for longer trips at a reasonable price.

SUV hire in Zanzibar typically costs around R779 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average R545 per day, which is about 31% less than the yearly average. SUVs are typically 19% more expensive than the average car hire in Zanzibar but provide extra space and capability for groups or road trips.

Van hire in Zanzibar typically costs around R810 per day. The best time to book is August, when prices average R722 per day, which is about 11% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 22% more expensive than the average car hire in Zanzibar but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.

Luxury car hire in Zanzibar typically costs around R2 038 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average R864 per day, which is about 58% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 69% more expensive than the average car hire in Zanzibar but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.

Most popular agency	Most popular car type	Average price	Good deal
Autounion Car Rental	Medium	R556/day	R472/day

Zanzibar City car hires can make your trip more convenient, depending on your reasons for travelling. For example, if you are looking to explore the island, the main city and its surroundings, a car is a great advantage in terms of costs. You can also travel freely throughout the island and visit the attractions visitors without hired cars can’t reach.
A handful of agencies offer car hire in Zanzibar at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. Luckily for visitors, there is one terminal as the airport is small. As you exit the airport, there are a couple of car hire agencies which you can pre-book on Kayak. Keep in mind that you will need an international driving licence and a 50% deposit in most cases.
Driving in the city of Zanzibar can be a shock for new drivers or visitors that have not experienced driving on the left-hand side of the road. Therefore, we advise that you take a moment to become accustomed to the transition. The street is also usually very busy with many pedestrians, and jaywalking is a common practice; however, local drivers and pedestrians are all aware of this and comfortable with their driving culture.
Zanzibar City can be stressful when driving, particularly for a cautious driver or a person unfamiliar with the slightly unorthodox driving style of Zanzibar City. In addition, most visitors who hire a car in Zanzibar are unaware of the road rules and customs. Therefore, we suggest you try to remain calm and stay aware as there is a high number of pedestrians and other vehicles that can be reluctant to follow basic road rules.
25% of our users found a car hire in Zanzibar for R472 or less

How much does it cost to hire a car in Zanzibar?
On average a car hire in Zanzibar costs R556 per day.
Which car hire agencies are at Zanzibar Intl airport (ZNZ)?
Car hire companies onsite at Zanzibar Intl airport include Autounion Car Rental, Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar, Final Rentals, H-Lead Hospitality, CarQ, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Europcar, GREEN MOTION, ABBYCAR and Ace.
How can I find car hires near me in Zanzibar?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Medium car hire cost in Zanzibar?
A Medium car hire in Zanzibar costs R445 per day, on average.
What type of car do you recommend for driving in Zanzibar?
If you are only visiting the main city, you could get away with a hatchback or regular family sedan. This type of car should be sufficient to take you from one destination in the city to another and might be better suited for the city's narrow roads. However, if you are there to explore other areas of the island or the outskirts of the city, we recommend you hire a car like a 4-wheel drive (4X4), as Zanzibar is known to have unsealed roads that can be difficult to navigate with a normal sedan.
What’s the speed limit in Zanzibar?
The speed limit in the city of Zanzibar is 50 km/h. However, we recommend that you stay below the speed limit in Zanzibar City as it is extremely crowded and accidents can easily happen. We also recommend you maintain the speed limit outside the city as police officers are known to pull over hired cars with visitors to entice a bribe. However, this is not something to be too concerned about. Outside the city, it is also advised to stick to a speed limit as potholes are quite common, and roads can be unsealed on the outskirts and further into the island.
Where are the best places to park in Zanzibar?
Parking for visitors who hire vehicles from agencies will most likely be the designated car park of the hotel where you are staying. Parking prices usually range anywhere from $50 to $300 per night but are sometimes included in the cost of your stay; however, that is quite rare. We recommend that you prepare for paid parking as most of the attractions in Zanzibar City will require paid parking in and around the attraction sites. Outside of the city, you will be more likely to find parking and free parking. Therefore, parking should not be an issue if you plan to explore the island beyond the city.

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10,0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Zanzibar

Locations in Zanzibar

Airport Arrivals Hall

+255 778 671 531

Monday	07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 18:00
Thursday	07:00 - 18:00
Friday	07:00 - 18:00
Saturday	07:00 - 13:00
Sunday

Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar

8,0

Very Good

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

4 locations in Zanzibar

Locations in Zanzibar

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

+255 763 008 142

Opening times not available

Forodhani Park - Zanzibar Downtown

+255 777 432 440

Monday	08:00 - 22:0004:00 - 07:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 22:0004:00 - 07:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 22:0004:00 - 07:00
Thursday	08:00 - 22:0004:00 - 07:00
Friday	08:00 - 22:0004:00 - 07:00
Saturday	08:00 - 22:0004:00 - 07:00

Meet & Greet Service at the Arrival Main Gate

+255 777 432 440

Opening times not available

Old Dispencary House, Zanzibar Ferry Port

+255 777 432 440

Monday	08:00 - 22:0004:00 - 07:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 22:0004:00 - 07:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 22:0004:00 - 07:00
Thursday	04:00 - 07:0008:00 - 22:00
Friday	08:00 - 22:0004:00 - 07:00
Saturday	04:00 - 07:0008:00 - 22:00

ABBYCAR

6,0

Okay

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

6.0

2 locations in Zanzibar

Locations in Zanzibar

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. P.O. Box 1981. Zanzibar. Tanzania

Opening times not available

Shangani Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar 3651, Tanzania

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Autounion Car Rental

4,0

Mediocre

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

4.0

4 locations in Zanzibar

Locations in Zanzibar

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

+255 783 447 239

Monday	08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 18:00
Thursday	08:00 - 18:00
Friday	08:00 - 18:00
Saturday	08:00 - 18:00
Sunday	08:00 - 18:00

Malindi Rd

+255 783 447 239

Monday	08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 18:00
Thursday	08:00 - 18:00
Friday	08:00 - 18:00
Saturday	08:00 - 18:00
Sunday	08:00 - 18:00

Malindi St, Zanzibar

+255 783 447 239

Monday	08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 18:00
Thursday	08:00 - 18:00
Friday	08:00 - 18:00
Saturday	08:00 - 18:00

Zanzibar Hotel Delivery

+255 656 202 566

Monday	08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 18:00
Thursday	08:00 - 18:00
Friday	08:00 - 18:00
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4,0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Apr 2026

Compact

The manager was fine But the address for the pick up of the car in the mail was wrong. I had to get a taxi to a place 8 km further away One of the staff helped me with filling the car with petrol at the station, but later I noticed I was cheated. The patrol was only half of what I paid The wipers off the car where in bad condition

SURPRICE CAR RENTAL

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5 locations in Zanzibar

Locations in Zanzibar

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Kisauni Road

+255 774 480 775

Monday	00:00 - 23:50
Tuesday	00:00 - 23:50
Wednesday	00:00 - 23:50
Thursday	00:00 - 23:50
Friday	00:00 - 23:50
Saturday	00:00 - 23:50
Sunday	00:00 - 23:50

Malindi Road

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Mizingani Rd

+255 774 480 775

Monday	00:00 - 23:50
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Wednesday	00:00 - 23:50
Thursday	00:00 - 23:50
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Zanzibar City Delivery

+255 774 480 775

Monday	00:00 - 23:59
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Wednesday	00:00 - 23:59
Thursday	00:00 - 23:59
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Zanzibar City

+255 774 480 775

Monday	00:00 - 23:59
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Alma Car Hire

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3 locations in Zanzibar

Locations in Zanzibar

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

+255 765 447 879

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Zanzibar City Delivery

+255 765 447 879

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Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

+255 765 447 879

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DISCOUNT.QUEBEC

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Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

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Malindi St, Zanzibar

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Zanzibar Hotel Delivery

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Final Rentals

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3 locations in Zanzibar

fromR445/day

Locations in Zanzibar

180, Fumba Road , Urban West Zanzibar, Tanzania.

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Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Zanzibar, Tanzania

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Zanzibar Ferry Terminal, Malindi Rd, Zanzibar, Tanzania.

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Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

+54 11 5263 0917

Monday	00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	00:00 - 23:59
Thursday	00:00 - 23:59
Friday	00:00 - 23:59
Saturday	00:00 - 23:59
Sunday	00:00 - 23:59

Mkunazini St, Zanzibar 3651, Tanzania

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Petro Fuel Station Adjacent To Muzammil Centre

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Ace

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2 locations in Zanzibar

fromR880/day

Locations in Zanzibar

Kisauni Road

+255 760 583 648

Monday	00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	00:00 - 23:59
Thursday	00:00 - 23:59
Friday	00:00 - 23:59
Saturday	00:00 - 23:59
Sunday	00:00 - 23:59

Malindi Rd

+255 760 583 648

Monday	00:00 - 23:59
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Wednesday	00:00 - 23:59
Thursday	00:00 - 23:59
Friday	00:00 - 23:59
Saturday	00:00 - 23:59
Sunday	00:00 - 23:59

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Europcar

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2 locations in Zanzibar

fromR1 175/day

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Abeid Amani Karume

+255 677 034 071

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Ground Floor A11 Muzamil Center

+255 677 034 071

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GREEN MOTION

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2 locations in Zanzibar

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Kisauni Road

+255 778 671 531

Monday	08:00 - 19:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 19:00
Thursday	08:00 - 19:00
Friday	08:00 - 19:00
Saturday	08:00 - 19:00
Sunday	08:00 - 19:00

Zanzibar Ferry Terminal, Malindi Rd

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Hertz

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Shangani Street

+255 785 801 348

Monday	08:30 - 18:00
Tuesday	08:30 - 18:00
Wednesday	08:30 - 18:00
Thursday	08:30 - 18:00
Friday	08:30 - 18:00
Saturday	08:30 - 18:00
Sunday	08:30 - 18:00

Zanzibar Intl Airport

+255 785 801 348

Monday	08:30 - 18:00
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Wednesday	08:30 - 18:00
Thursday	08:30 - 18:00
Friday	08:30 - 18:00
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Sunday	08:30 - 18:00

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keddy by Europcar

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Abeid Amani Karume International Airport Po Box 1981

+255 679 178 258

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Ground Floor A11 Muzamil Center Mlandege

+255 677 034 071

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Sunnycars

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2 locations in Zanzibar

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Zanzibar Airport

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Zanzibar

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1First Car Rental

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One location in Zanzibar

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Petro Fuel Station, Adjacent to Muzzammil, Zanzibar

+255 784 780 644

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Ace Rent-a-Car

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One location in Zanzibar

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Malindi Rd

+255 760 583 648

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America Car Rental

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Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Zanzibar, Tanzania

+255 777 415 321

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Cargini

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fromR454/day

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Zanzibar International Airport

+255 711 326 587

Monday	08:00 - 22:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 22:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 22:00
Thursday	08:00 - 22:00
Friday	08:00 - 22:00
Saturday	08:00 - 22:00
Sunday	08:00 - 22:00

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CarQ

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One location in Zanzibar

fromR437/day

Locations in Zanzibar

Zanzibar International Airport

+255 711 326 587

Monday	08:00 - 22:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 22:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 22:00
Thursday	08:00 - 22:00
Friday	08:00 - 22:00
Saturday	08:00 - 22:00
Sunday	08:00 - 22:00

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Classique Car Rentals

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Abeid Amani Karume International Airport | Zanzibar, Tanzania

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G Raffas Cars

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Abeid Amani Karume International Airport Terminal 2

+255 710 378 387

Monday	09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 17:00
Saturday	10:00 - 16:00

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H-Lead Hospitality

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One location in Zanzibar

fromR450/day

Locations in Zanzibar

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Zanzibar

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Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

+255 673 803 806

Monday	08:00 - 22:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 22:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 22:00
Thursday	08:00 - 22:00
Friday	08:00 - 22:00
Saturday	08:00 - 22:00
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OtoQ Car Rental

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Kisauni Road

+255 766 654 312

Monday	08:00 - 22:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 22:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 22:00
Thursday	08:00 - 22:00
Friday	08:00 - 22:00
Saturday	08:00 - 22:00
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Xdrive Mobility

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Zanzibar Airport

+255 716 144 344

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York Car Rental

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+255 772 223 737

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