Nairobi

Cheap Car Hire in Nairobi, Kenya

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Cheapflights insights for Nairobi car rentals

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

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

To get the best deal on car hire in Nairobi, book about 44 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around Rp 732,422, which is about 1,023,120% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car rental company in Nairobi?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Nairobi is Avis (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Sixt (rated 7.2/10) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Nairobi?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Nairobi is September, when you can expect to pay Rp 927,734/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Nairobi is July (Rp 1,367,188/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

Rp 1,171,875

February

Rp 1,253,255

March

Rp 1,025,391

April

Rp 944,010

May

Rp 1,074,219

June

Rp 1,220,703

July

Rp 1,367,188

August

Rp 1,285,807

September

Rp 927,734

October

Rp 1,253,255

November

Rp 1,139,323

December

Rp 1,318,359

What car do most people hire in Nairobi?

SUV cars (Toyota Land Cruiser, for example) are the most popular in Nairobi. Intermediate (Toyota Allion) and Economy (Toyota Belta) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Nairobi.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Nairobi?

Autounion Car Rental has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Ace has the second-highest number of locations in Nairobi at 3.

Top rental agencies in Nairobi, Kenya

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Nairobi, Kenya known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Nairobi, Kenya. Reviews were last updated on 20 August 2025.

Avis

10.0
Wonderful
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Sixt

2 locations

GREEN MOTION

2 locations

Hertz

6.2
Okay
6 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.7

Budget

2 locations

Ace

3 locations

Europcar

2 locations

Autounion Car Rental

4 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Nairobi, Kenya, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 August 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Nairobi?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Nairobi check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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