Car Hire in Kenya
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Nairobi Wilson Airport
Mini
Toyota Passo or comparable
€35.48 per day
City Centre
Economy
Toyota Vitz or comparable
€40.00 per day
Nairobi J.Kenyatta Airport
Compact
Toyota Axio or comparable
€44.29 per day
City Centre
Intermediate
Toyota Premio or comparable
€56.54 per day
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Nairobi J.Kenyatta Airport
Standard Monospace
Toyota Noah or comparable
€87.77 per day
Nairobi J.Kenyatta Airport
Full-size Van
Toyota Hiace or comparable
€194.32 per day
Nairobi J.Kenyatta Airport
Luxury
Toyota Mark X or comparable
€104.19 per day
Nairobi J.Kenyatta Airport
Premium SUV
Toyota Prado or comparable
€180.84 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 07:58 on 02/07/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
Swahili, English
Currency
KES
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+254
Average car hire price
€93 per day
Average car hire length
8 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?
Prices for hiring a car in Kenya fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and 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 October — when the average price for a hire is €56.21 per day. This is 15% less than the yearly average and 44% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is €100.11 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?
How long renters typically keep their vehicle sometimes varies depending on the time of year. Travelers tend to keep their rental cars longer in September — an average of 10 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in March — an average of 5 days.
Average number of hire days in Kenya
Which month is most favoured for hiring a car in Kenya?
Given the number of customers searching for a car in Kenya, February is the most popular, while May is the month that sees the lowest demand.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Kenya Compared to the Yearly Average
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 12 |
| Airport locations | 5 |
| Popular suppliers | Autounion, Unicorn rent a car, GreenMotion, RightCars, Europcar |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Large cars, Station wagons |
| Lowest price | €35 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Unicorn rent a car |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autounion | Toyota Belta | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Unicorn rent a car | Toyota Axio Hybrid | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| GreenMotion | Toyota Vitz | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Unicorn rent a car | Toyota Fielder | 5 | 3 | Station wagons |
| Autounion | Toyota Axio | 5 | 3 | Medium cars |
| Autounion | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Autounion | Suzuki Alto | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Unicorn rent a car | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Unicorn rent a car | Toyota Rush | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Autounion | Toyota Fielder | 5 | 2 | Station wagons |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Unicorn rent a car
8.4 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Autounion
7.1 / 10
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
€92.93
Lowest daily price
€35.48
Total cars available
352
Top 9 suppliers in Kenya in 2025
Unicorn rent a car
10 locations
€35 - €123
GreenMotion
7 locations
€40 - €100
Hertz
1 location
€40 - €100
Thrifty
1 location
€40 - €100
RightCars
1 location
€44 - €108
Express travel group limited
2 locations
€44 - €108
Europcar
2 locations
€65 - €181
Avis
2 locations
€86 - €221
Autounion
6 locations
€44 - €248
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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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