Car Hire in Kenya
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
City Centre Car Hire
Mini
Suzuki Alto
or comparable
£ 38.25
per day
Nairobi Wilson Airport Car Hire
Economy
Peugeot 208
or comparable
£ 41.67
per day
City Centre Car Hire
Intermediate
Toyota Axio Hybrid
or comparable
£ 47.65
per day
Nairobi J.Kenyatta Airport Car Hire
Compact
Toyota Fielder
or comparable
£ 56.19
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
City Centre Car Hire
Minivan
Toyota Noah
or comparable
£ 70.77
/ per day
Nairobi J.Kenyatta Airport Car Hire
Standard
Mitsubishi Pajero
or comparable
£ 210.98
/ per day
Mombasa Airport Car Hire
Premium
Toyota Prado
or comparable
£ 213.61
/ per day
Nairobi J.Kenyatta Airport Car Hire
Full-size Elite
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or comparable
£ 555.14
/ 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 20:58 on 2023-01-31.
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Travel Information
Language
English,
Swahili
Swahili
Currency
KES
Traffic direction
Left-hand
Dialing code
254
Average car hire price
£ 85.35 / per day
Average car hire length
2 days
Top 3 Most Popular Destinations in Kenya
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Car Hire at Nairobi Wilson Airport starting at £ 38.25 per day
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Car Hire at Diani Ukunda Airport starting at £ 38.25 per day
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Car Hire at Malindi Airport starting at £ 38.25 per day
Map of Car Hire Destinations
During which month is it most affordable to hire a car in Kenya?
Our data shows how prices for hiring a car in Kenya fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car in Kenya
The cheapest month to hire a car in Kenya is November with prices starting at £ 11.91 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is February with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 131.47. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 51. You can use this to plan your trip at the time of year when it would be most economical to hire a car. Note that these prices are only averages. The amount of time you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices.
How many days do people keep their hire cars, on average, in Kenya?
Hirers picking up a car in Kenya keep them for an average of 11 days during in March, while those picking up their cars in October keep them for an average of 6.
Average Hire Length in Kenya
What time of year is most favoured for hiring a car in Kenya?
Though Kenya is popular for travellers all year long, the month for which the highest number of people search for a hire car is in May. in October is the month that sees the lowest demand for hire cars.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Kenya Compared to the Yearly Average
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unicorn rent a car | Toyota Vitz | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Unicorn rent a car | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Autounion | Toyota Rush | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| GreenMotion | Toyota Vitz | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Autounion | Suzuki Alto | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Autounion | Toyota Belta | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Unicorn rent a car | Toyota Rush | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Ace Rent a car | Peugeot 208 | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Unicorn rent a car | Toyota Fielder | 5 | 3 | Station wagons |
| Ace Rent a car | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
Hertz
8.54 / 10
Lowest rated company
Ace Rent a car
8.11 / 10
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
£ 85.35
Lowest daily price
£ 38.25
Total cars available
354
Top 8 Hire Companies in Kenya in 2023
Hertz
+254797486388
Airport North Road
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
Europcar
+254777223444
KAREN CONNECTION, LOWER PLAINS ROAD, SUITE 19, 100 NAIROBI KENYA
£ 88 - £ 101
Working hours
Mon:08:30-13:00; 14:00-17:00
Tue:08:30-13:00; 14:00-17:00
Wed:08:30-13:00; 14:00-17:00
Thu:08:30-13:00; 14:00-17:00
Fri:08:30-13:00; 14:00-17:00
Sat:08:30-12:30
Unicorn rent a car
+254717600100 / +254733518257
Malindi Airport
£ 46 - £ 225
Express travel group limited
+254709195401
Nairobi Airport- Meet& Greet
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
Avis
+254731665000
P O Box 48296
£ 102 - £ 211
Working hours
Mon:07:30-18:00
Tue:07:30-18:00
Wed:07:30-18:00
Thu:07:30-18:00
Fri:07:30-18:00
Sat:09:00-16:00
Autounion
+254717600100
66 Muthithi Road Westlands - Vitafoam compound, Nairobi
£ 38 - £ 214
Working hours
Mon:08:00-18:00
Tue:08:00-18:00
Wed:08:00-18:00
Thu:08:00-18:00
Fri:08:00-18:00
Sat:08:00-13:00
GreenMotion
+254733719299 / +254706719299
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi
£ 48 - £ 222
Working hours
Mon:08:00-18:00
Tue:08:00-18:00
Wed:08:00-18:00
Thu:08:00-18:00
Fri:08:00-18:00
Sat:08:00-18:00
Sun:08:00-18:00
Ace Rent a car
+254717600100 / +2548778223872
Jomo Kenyatta Int'l Airport, Embakasi, Nairobi
£ 42 - £ 581
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59