Car Hire in Nairobi
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
City Centre
Mini
Suzuki Alto
or comparable
£ 38.93
/ per day
Nairobi J.Kenyatta Airport
Economy
Toyota Vitz
or comparable
£ 39.43
/ per day
City Centre
Intermediate
Toyota Axio Hybrid
or comparable
£ 47.85
/ per day
Nairobi J.Kenyatta Airport
Compact
Mitsubishi Lancer
or comparable
£ 81.58
/ per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
City Centre
Standard Crossover
Mazda CX-5
or comparable
£ 129.87
/ per day
City Centre
Full-size Van
Toyota Noah
or comparable
£ 87.01
/ per day
Nairobi J.Kenyatta Airport
Premium SUV
Toyota Prado
or comparable
£ 158.46
/ per day
City Centre
Economy
Toyota Belta
or comparable
£ 40.04
/ 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 07:55 on 2024-04-20.
Travel Information
Languages
Swahili, English
Currency
KES
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+254
Average car hire price
£ 78 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 Nairobi the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Nairobi fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Nairobi
The best month to hire a car in Nairobi is May (when the average price is £ 41.63 per day). This is 25% less than the yearly average and 45% less than hiring in September (when the average price is £ 75.04).
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.
What is the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Nairobi?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in January, the average renter keeps their car for 11 days, and in September, they keep their car for 5 days.
Average number of hire days in Nairobi
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Nairobi?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for car hire in Nairobi is January, and the least popular is April.
Popularity of Car Hire in Nairobi by Monthly Searches
Car Hire Information
| Car hire locations | 5 |
| Airport locations | 2 |
| Popular suppliers | Unicorn rent a car, Autounion, GreenMotion, Ace Rent a car, Europcar |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, Station wagons |
| 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 |
| GreenMotion | Toyota Axio | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Autounion | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| 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 |
| Ace Rent a car | Peugeot 208 | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Kia Rio | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | Toyota Vitz | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
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.
LP
United Kingdom
Toyota RAV4
26 October 2023
Visiting family and friends in up country home.
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Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
Unicorn rent a car
8.3 / 10
Lowest rated company
Autounion
6.9 / 10
Total number of reviews
4
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
£ 77.89
Lowest daily price
£ 38.93
Total cars available
178
Top 7 Suppliers in Nairobi in 2024
Unicorn rent a car
4 locations
£ 44 - £ 186
GreenMotion
2 locations
£ 39 - £ 161
Hertz
1 location
Europcar
2 locations
£ 76 - £ 257
Avis
2 locations
£ 82 - £ 102
Express travel group limited
1 location
Autounion
3 locations
£ 39 - £ 169
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