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Cheap Car Hire in Kenya from £26

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Kenya with a pick-up date of 31/7 and drop-off date of 17/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Kenya car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Kenya. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 June 2025.

Most popular company

Right Cars

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

£57

Cheapest price per day

£26

Popular car types in Kenya

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Kenya and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 13 June 2025.

At £26/day, medium car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Kenya in the past week. Out of 15 car hire agencies operating in Kenya, there are, in total, 67 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

SUV

SUV

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Compare car hire deals in Kenya by type

Here are the best Kenya small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Kenya medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Kenya large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Kenya SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Kenya van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Chevrolet Matiz£26/day
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Chevrolet Matiz
Dacia Sandero£28/day
2
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A/C
Dacia Sandero

Best car hire deals found in Kenya

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Kenya. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Kenya with an average daily rate of £55. Data was last updated on 13 June 2025.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on car hires in Kenya including options serving Nairobi, Mombasa and Malindi. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Skoda Octavia Combi£26/day
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Skoda Octavia Combi
Citroen C1£26/day
2
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A/C
Citroen C1
Peugeot 408£27/day
5
M
A/C
Peugeot 408

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 47 days before pickup. The average price then is just £38/day – about 49% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Kenya?

Right Cars is currently the cheapest car hire company in Kenya with deals as low as £19.70/day found in the past two weeks. Autounion Car Rental is another inexpensive option with rates as low as £23.27/day.

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

At Kenya, the best time to hire a car is in March, with an average daily rate of just £46. Conversely, November is the priciest month, averaging £68 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 March, with an average daily rate of just £46. Conversely, November is the priciest month, averaging £68 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

£51

February

£62

March

£46

April

£50

May

£50

June

£48

July

£59

August

£50

September

£47

October

£56

November

£68

December

£52

What car do most people hire in Kenya?

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

Which car hire company has the most locations in Kenya?

Autounion Car Rental has 10 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. DISCOUNT.QUEBEC has the second-highest number of locations in Kenya at 7.

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Kenya, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 47 pickup locations in Kenya to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 June 2025.

Top hire agencies in Kenya

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Kenya known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Kenya. Reviews were last updated on 13 June 2025.
Have a look at the top car hire agencies available in Kenya, including those that serve Nairobi, Mombasa and Malindi. Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Kenya, including locations around Nairobi, Mombasa and Malindi.

Avis

10.0
Wonderful
1 review4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

GREEN MOTION

6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

7.0

Hertz

6.2
Okay
6 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.7

Autounion Car Rental

10 locations

DISCOUNT.QUEBEC

7 locations

Sunnycars

6 locations

Unicorn Rent A Car

6 locations

Ace

4 locations

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Kenya, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 June 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Kenya?

    With an average price of £28/day, Autounion Car Rental is the most popular car hire provider in Kenya, booking 194% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At £31/day, the cheapest car hire price in Kenya was found in Mombasa. On average, Mombasa has the cheapest daily rental car price (£41/day), which is 26% 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

Browse car hires by fuel type in Kenya. Deals were last updated on 13 June 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Kenya. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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