Car Rental in Nairobi
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Nairobi Railway Station Car Rental
Economy
Toyota Vitz
or similar
$52.88
/ per day
Nairobi J.Kenyatta Airport Car Rental
Mini
Suzuki Alto
or similar
$54.57
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Intermediate
Toyota Axio Hybrid
or similar
$58.18
/ per day
Nairobi J.Kenyatta Airport Car Rental
Compact
Mitsubishi Lancer
or similar
$125.10
/ per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Nairobi J.Kenyatta Airport Car Rental
Standard
Toyota Corolla
or similar
$104.04
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Full-size Van
Toyota Noah
or similar
$105.77
/ per day
Nairobi J.Kenyatta Airport Car Rental
Premium SUV
Mitsubishi Pajero
or similar
$237.01
/ per day
Nairobi J.Kenyatta Airport Car Rental
Economy
Toyota Belta
or similar
$55.69
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 15:05 on 2023-12-04. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Languages
Swahili, English
Currency
KES
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+254
Average car rental price
$99 per day
Average car rental length
7 days
Speed limit within town
30 - 50 km/h or 19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
100 - 110 km/h or 62 - 68 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Top 2 Cities near Nairobi
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Mombasa Car Rentals from $52.88 per day422.9 km / 262.8 miles away
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Diani Beach Car Rentals from $54.57 per day442.6 km / 275.0 miles away
Top 2 Locations near Nairobi
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Nairobi J.Kenyatta Airport Car Rentals from $54.57 per day
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Mombasa Airport Car Rentals from $54.57 per day422.9 km / 262.8 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Nairobi?
Car rental prices in Nairobi vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Nairobi
The cheapest month to rent a car in Nairobi is May (when prices average $52.01 per day). This is 28% cheaper than the yearly average and 45% cheaper than renting in September (when prices average $93.75).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What’s the usual rental length in Nairobi?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in March, the average renter keeps their car for 11 days, and in September, they keep their car for 5 days.
Average number of rental days in Nairobi
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Nairobi?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Nairobi is December, and the least popular is October.
Monthly searches in Nairobi by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Rental Information
| Car rental locations | 5 |
| Airport locations | 2 |
| Popular suppliers | Unicorn rent a car, GreenMotion, Ace Rent a car, Autounion, Europcar |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, Station wagons |
| Lowest price | $53 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | GreenMotion |
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unicorn rent a car | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Ace Rent a car | Peugeot 208 | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Autounion | Toyota Belta | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | Toyota Axio | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| GreenMotion | Toyota Vitz | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Ace Rent a car | Kia Rio | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Unicorn rent a car | Toyota Vitz | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Autounion | Toyota Rush | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Autounion | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Our Customers' Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
Unicorn rent a car
8.9 / 10
Lowest rated company
Autounion
7.9 / 10
Total number of reviews
4
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$99.16
Lowest daily price
$52.88
Total cars available
176
Top 7 Suppliers in Nairobi in 2023
Unicorn rent a car
4 locations
$53 - $226
GreenMotion
2 locations
$53 - $269
Hertz
1 location
Europcar
2 locations
$93 - $107
Avis
2 locations
$125 - $258
Express travel group limited
1 location
Autounion
3 locations
$55 - $229
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