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Kenya car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Autounion Car Rental

Most common car type

Premium

Average price per day

£48

Cheapest price per day

£24
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Popular car types in Kenya

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At £24/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Kenya in the past week. Out of 22 car hire agencies operating in Kenya, there are, in total, 82 hire locations. View below for 6 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

£24+

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Compact

Compact

£27+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

£48+

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Standard

Standard

£38+

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Full-size

Full-size

£25+

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SUV

SUV

£65+

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People carrier

People carrier

£60+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

£81+

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Best car hire deals found in Kenya

MG 3£24/day
MG 3
Found 09/01/26
Citroen C1£25/day
Citroen C1
Found 08/31/26
Dacia Sandero£25/day
Dacia Sandero
Found 08/31/26

Cheapflights insights for Kenya car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Kenya, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Kenya?

For the best savings on car hire in Kenya, make your reservation 78 days before pickup. The average price then is just £33/day – about 52% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Kenya?

Autounion Car Rental is currently the cheapest car hire company in Kenya with deals as low as £31.59/day found in the past two weeks. Xdrive Mobility is another inexpensive option with rates as low as £36.80/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Kenya?

At Kenya, the best time to hire a car is in April, with an average daily rate of just £40. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging £63 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Kenya, the best time to hire a car is in April, with an average daily rate of just £40. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging £63 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

£42

February

£43

March

£40

April

£40

May

£43

June

£50

July

£59

August

£56

September

£45

October

£63

November

£54

December

£50

What car do most people hire in Kenya?

Standard cars (Nissan X-Trail or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Kenya. SUV cars (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Kenya?

Both Avis and Ace have 4 locations in Kenya, more than any other car hire company in the area.

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Kenya?

Among the most popular cities in Kenya, Mombasa offers the lowest average car hire price at just £27/day. Other affordable options include Nairobi (£28/day), Malindi (£33/day), and Ukunda (£54/day).

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Top hire agencies in Kenya

Avis

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•4 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Hertz

6.0
Okay
5 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

6.0

Ace

4 locations
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Unicorn Rent A Car

6 locations
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U-Save

1 location
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Express Travel Group Limited

2 locations
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Budget

4 locations
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Xdrive Mobility

3 locations
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Car hire FAQs

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Kenya?

    With an average price of £46/day, Autounion Car Rental is the most popular car hire provider in Kenya, booking 267% more hire cars than any other provider.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Kenya?

    At £30/day, the cheapest car hire price in Kenya was found in Malindi. On average, Malindi has the cheapest daily rental car price (£59/day), which is 10% below average price for cities in Kenya.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Kenya?

    Cars in Kenya are to be driven on the left side of the road.

Car hires by fuel type in Kenya

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

£33+

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