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Cheap Car Hire in Kenya from £32

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Kenya with a pick-up date of 1/5 and drop-off date of 8/5. 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.
Nairobi, Kenya
2 May — 9 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Nairobi, Kenya
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Kenya car hires in 2024

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 25 April 2024.

Most popular company

Autounion Car Rental

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

£41

Cheapest price per day

£32

Kenya car hire prices in popular cities

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 45 pickup locations in Kenya to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 April 2024.

Price

£31 - £36

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Kenya?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Kenya and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 25 April 2024.

January

£49

February

£55

March

£56

April

£48

May

£42

June

£57

July

£53

August

£57

September

£51

October

£60

November

£49

December

£57

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Kenya is May. The most expensive time to rent a car is October. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 25 April 2024.

At £34/day, medium car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Kenya in the past week. Out of 14 car hire agencies operating in Kenya, there are, in total, 64 hire locations. View below for 6 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

£316+

Compare available car types for hire in Kenya

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Kenya to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 April 2024.

Small cars

£39 - £85

All Car Types

£64 - £127

To hire a small car in Kenya, you would pay an average price of £49/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Kenya (~£39/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~£85/day). In fact, April is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Kenya. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Kenya, hiring a small car saves you 48% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Kenya small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Kenya, you would pay an average price of £79/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Kenya (~£57/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£98/day). In fact, April is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Kenya. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Kenya, hiring a medium car saves you 16% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Kenya medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Kenya, you would pay an average price of £179/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Kenya (~£121/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£272/day). In fact, September is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Kenya. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Kenya, hiring a large car is 49% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Kenya large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Kenya, you would pay an average price of £111/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Kenya (~£80/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£151/day). In fact, May is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Kenya. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Kenya, hiring a SUV is 17% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Kenya SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Kenya, you would pay an average price of £91/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a van in Kenya (~£64/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~£174/day). In fact, April is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Kenya. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Kenya, hiring a van saves you 3% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Kenya van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Kenya, you would pay an average price of £282/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Kenya (~£242/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£319/day). In fact, November is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Kenya. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Kenya, hiring a luxury car is 68% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Kenya luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Aygo£34/day
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Toyota Aygo
Toyota Aygo£34/day
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Toyota Aygo
Vauxhall Corsa£36/day
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Vauxhall Corsa

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 25 April 2024.
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.

Autounion Car Rental

10 locations

DISCOUNT.QUEBEC

7 locations

Unicorn Rent A Car

6 locations

GREEN MOTION

5 locations

Sunnycars

5 locations

Ace

4 locations

Avis

4 locations

Budget

4 locations

Best Kenya car hire deals found

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 £79. Data was last updated on 25 April 2024.
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.
Ford Mondeo£34/day
5
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A/C
Ford Mondeo
Toyota Aygo£34/day
2
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A/C
Toyota Aygo
Toyota Aygo£34/day
2
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A/C
Toyota Aygo

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Kenya, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 25 April 2024.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Kenya?

    With an average price of £34/day, Autounion Car Rental is the most popular car hire provider in Kenya, booking 256% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At £32/day, the cheapest car hire price in Kenya was found in Mombasa. On average, Mombasa has the cheapest daily rental car price (£53/day), which is 8% 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.

Small car hires in Kenya

Find small car hire deals in Kenya from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Kenya cost an average of £45 per day. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2024.
Toyota Aygo£32/day
2
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A/C
Toyota Aygo
Toyota Aygo£34/day
2
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A/C
Toyota Aygo
Toyota Aygo£34/day
2
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A/C
Toyota Aygo

People carrier hires in Kenya

Find people carrier hire deals in Kenya from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Kenya cost an average of £97 per day. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2024.
To help you find the right people carrier hire during your time in Kenya, we've assembled these deals, with options in the Nairobi, Mombasa and Malindi area. Be sure to come back soon for more deals if you don't find one that is perfect for you.
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer£72/day
5
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A/C
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer
Citroen Berlingo£72/day
5
M
A/C
Citroen Berlingo
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer£72/day
5
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A/C
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer

Car hires by fuel type in Kenya

Browse car hires by fuel type in Kenya. Deals were last updated on 25 April 2024.

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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