Car Hire in Kenya
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
City Centre
Mini
Suzuki Alto
or comparable
£ 38.64
/ per day
Nairobi Railway Station
Economy
Toyota Vitz
or comparable
£ 39.15
/ per day
City Centre
Intermediate
Toyota Axio Hybrid
or comparable
£ 47.61
/ per day
Mombasa Airport
Compact
Mitsubishi Lancer
or comparable
£ 81.00
/ per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
City Centre
Standard Crossover
Mazda CX-5
or comparable
£ 128.72
/ per day
City Centre
Full-size Van
Toyota Noah
or comparable
£ 86.57
/ per day
Nairobi Railway Station
Premium SUV
Toyota Prado
or comparable
£ 157.25
/ per day
City Centre
Economy
Toyota Belta
or comparable
£ 39.73
/ per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 03:04 on 2024-04-16.
Travel Information
Languages
Swahili, English
Currency
KES
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+254
Average car hire price
£ 77 per day
Average car hire length
7 days
Speed limit within city centre
30 - 50 km/h or 19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
100 - 110 km/h or 62 - 68 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Kenya the most affordable?
Our data shows how prices for hiring a car in Kenya fluctuate depending on the season. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Kenya
The best month to hire a car in Kenya is May — when the average price for a hire is £ 43.60 per day. This is 25% less than the yearly average and 43% less than hiring a car in September (when the average price is £ 76.95 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
How many days do people keep their hire cars, on average, in Kenya?
Car hire lengths can vary according to the time of year. Longer periods of car hire are more common in January with an average of 9 days. Shorter periods of car hire are more common in August with an average of 5 days.
Average number of hire days in Kenya
Which month is the most favoured for hiring a car in Kenya?
Given the number of customers searching for a car in Kenya, the month in which the highest number of people search for a hire car is January, while October is the month that sees the lowest demand for them.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Kenya Compared to the Yearly Average
Car Hire Information
| Car hire locations | 11 |
| Airport locations | 5 |
| Popular suppliers | Autounion, Unicorn rent a car, GreenMotion, Ace Rent a car, Europcar |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Station wagons, Medium cars |
| Lowest price | £ 39 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Autounion |
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unicorn rent a car | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Autounion | Toyota Belta | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Autounion | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| GreenMotion | Toyota Axio | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| GreenMotion | Toyota Vitz | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Kia Rio | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Autounion | Suzuki Alto | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Unicorn rent a car | Toyota Rush | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| GreenMotion | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Unicorn rent a car | Toyota Noah | 4 | 2 | People Carriers |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
Unicorn rent a car
8.2 / 10
Lowest rated company
Autounion
7 / 10
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
£ 77.34
Lowest daily price
£ 38.64
Total cars available
373
Top 7 Suppliers in Kenya in 2024
Unicorn rent a car
10 locations
£ 43 - £ 197
Hertz
2 locations
GreenMotion
5 locations
£ 39 - £ 160
Europcar
3 locations
£ 76 - £ 252
Avis
3 locations
£ 81 - £ 102
Express travel group limited
2 locations
Autounion
6 locations
£ 39 - £ 178
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