Car Hire in Kenya

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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Nairobi Railway Station
Economy
Toyota Vitz or comparable
Toyota Vitz
  • 4
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
GreenMotion
£28.88 per day
City Centre
Intermediate
Toyota Axio Hybrid or comparable
Toyota Axio Hybrid
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Unicorn rent a car
£37.68 per day
Malindi Airport
Mini
Suzuki Alto or comparable
Suzuki Alto
  • 4
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Autounion
£37.95 per day
Nairobi J.Kenyatta Airport
Compact
Mitsubishi Lancer or comparable
Mitsubishi Lancer
  • 5
  • 2
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
£79.10 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Malindi Airport
Standard
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Autounion
£63.85 per day
City Centre
Full-size Van
Toyota Noah or comparable
Toyota Noah
  • 6
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Unicorn rent a car
£83.74 per day
Nairobi Railway Station
Premium SUV
Toyota Prado or comparable
Toyota Prado
  • 5
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
GreenMotion
£107.66 per day
Nairobi Wilson Airport
Luxury SUV
Toyota Land Cruiser or comparable
Toyota Land Cruiser
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Autounion
£466.07 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 09:45 on 01/12/2024. 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
£113 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%
Score
9.0 / 10

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
£56.23
January
£50.38
February
£48.44
March
£50.15
April
£62.93
May
£83.51
June
£51.99
July
£48.64
August
£47.35
September
£46.64
October
£54.86
November
£67.73
December
The best month to hire a car in Kenya is October — when the average price for a hire is £46.64 per day. This is 16% less than the yearly average and 44% less than hiring a car in June (when the average price is £83.51 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.

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 May — an average of 14 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in April — an average of 6 days.
Average number of hire days in Kenya
9
January
9
February
7
March
6
April
14
May
8
June
8
July
6
August
10
September
9
October
6
November
8
December

Which month is most favoured for hiring a car in Kenya?

Given the number of customers searching for a car in Kenya, January 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
172%
January
122%
February
86%
March
35%
April
25%
May
96%
June
81%
July
152%
August
142%
September
106%
October
86%
November
96%
December

Car hire information

Car hire locations 12
Airport locations 5
Popular suppliers Autounion, Unicorn rent a car, GreenMotion, Europcar, Ace Rent a car
Popular car categories Small cars, SUVs, Station wagons, Large cars
Lowest price £29 per day
Cheapest supplier GreenMotion

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Autounion Toyota Belta 5 2 Small cars
Autounion Toyota RAV4 5 3 SUVs
GreenMotion Toyota Vitz 5 2 Small cars
Autounion Suzuki Alto 5 2 Small cars
Unicorn rent a car Toyota Fielder 5 3 Station wagons
Unicorn rent a car Toyota RAV4 5 3 SUVs
GreenMotion Toyota Fielder 5 2 Station wagons
Unicorn rent a car Toyota Rush 5 2 SUVs
Unicorn rent a car Toyota Axio Hybrid 4 2 Large cars
Autounion Toyota Vitz 5 2 Small cars

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Unicorn rent a car
8.1 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Autounion
6.9 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
£113.12
Lowest daily price
£28.88
Total cars available
354

Top 8 suppliers in Kenya in 2024

Unicorn rent a car
Unicorn rent a car
Very good 8.1 / 17 reviews
10 locations
£38 - £175
GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Average 7.7 / 7 reviews
6 locations
£29 - £187
Hertz
Hertz
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
£29 - £187
Avis
Avis
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
2 locations
£79 - £99
Thrifty
Thrifty
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
£79 - £99
Express travel group limited
Express travel group limited
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
2 locations
£79 - £99
Europcar
Europcar
Average 7.6 / 3 reviews
2 locations
£79 - £99
Autounion
Autounion
Below average 6.9 / 34 reviews
6 locations
£38 - £469
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