Nairobi

Cheap Car Hire in Nairobi, Kenya

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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 78 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around Rp 874,532, which is about 1,218,759% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Nairobi?

GREEN MOTION is currently the cheapest car hire company in Nairobi with deals as low as Rp 24.73/day found in the past two weeks. Autounion Car Rental is another inexpensive option with rates as low as Rp 26.06/day.

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). Hertz (rated 6.0/10 with 5 reviews) 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 1,053,007/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Nairobi is December (Rp 1,481,349/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 1,160,093

February

Rp 1,249,331

March

Rp 1,213,636

April

Rp 1,088,702

May

Rp 1,231,483

June

Rp 1,302,873

July

Rp 1,427,807

August

Rp 1,427,807

September

Rp 1,053,007

October

Rp 1,338,569

November

Rp 1,392,111

December

Rp 1,481,349

What car do most people hire in Nairobi?

SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV, for example) are the most popular in Nairobi. Compact (Toyota Corolla Wagon) and Standard (Class Standard Truck) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Nairobi.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Nairobi?

Both Avis and Ace have 3 locations in Nairobi, more than any other rental company in the area.

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 30 June 2026.

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

Hertz

6.0
Okay
5 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

6.0

Ace

3 locations

Unicorn Rent A Car

2 locations

U-Save

1 location

Express Travel Group Limited

1 location

Budget

2 locations

Xdrive Mobility

1 location

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 30 June 2026.
  • 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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