Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Nairobi, Kenya. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 3 September 2026.
Most popular company | AUTOUNION |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | $2.28 |
Average price per day | $90 |
Cheapest price per day | $65 |
At $65/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Nairobi in the past week. Out of 21 car hire agencies operating in Nairobi, there are, in total, 41 hire locations. View below for 6 offered car types:
Economy
$65+
Compact
$66+
Intermediate
$128+
Full-size
$65+
SUV
$157+
People mover
$156+
Full-size SUV
$249+
Mini
$65+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Nairobi, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
$91
February
$98
March
$94
April
$87
May
$96
June
$102
July
$101
August
$113
September
$103
October
$102
November
$109
December
$117
Avis
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Hertz
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Ace
Unicorn Rent A Car
U-Save
Express Travel Group Limited
Budget
Xdrive Mobility
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Nairobi, Kenya, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 3 September 2026.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $90/day when booking a car hire in Nairobi. The absolute best deal a user found was for $53/day from DISCOUNT.QUEBEC , booked on Aug. 29.
From Autounion Car Rental you can hire a car in Nairobi from about $473 per week on average.
Yes, hiring a vehicle in Nairobi for a month is certainly possible.
Generally, a month-long car rental in Nairobi can be found for about $2,026, with the average price for a rental being around $68 a day. Book with DISCOUNT.QUEBEC , to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 44% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Nairobi.
The average price for a weekend car hire in Nairobi is $0. Hiring a Mini is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Nairobi. For the month of October, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Nairobi for as low as $143/day.