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Cheap Car Hire in Nairobi, Kenya

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Nairobi, Kenya car hires in 2025

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 14 November 2025.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of petrol per litre

$2.14

Average price per day

$163

Cheapest price per day

$121

Popular car types in Nairobi, Kenya

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Nairobi, Kenya and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 14 November 2025.
Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

SUV

SUV

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Cheapflights insights for Nairobi car hires

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?

For the best savings on car hire in Nairobi, make your reservation 44 days before pickup. The average price then is just $69/day – about 6% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Nairobi?

In Nairobi, the most affordable car hire company right now is Autounion Car Rental, offering prices from just $51.14/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is GREEN MOTION , with rates starting at $58.71/day.

What is the best car rental company in Nairobi?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire 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 hire a car in Nairobi?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Nairobi is September, when you can expect to pay $85/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Nairobi is July ($128/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

$108

February

$113

March

$98

April

$89

May

$102

June

$116

July

$128

August

$122

September

$85

October

$116

November

$114

December

$127

What car do most people hire in Nairobi?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Nairobi are the following: SUV cars (Class Compact SUV or similar), Economy cars (Suzuki Alto or similar), and Mini cars (Class Mini Car or similar).

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 hire agencies in Nairobi, Kenya

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Nairobi, Kenya known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Nairobi, Kenya. Reviews were last updated on 14 November 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

Budget

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

Ace

3 locations

Europcar

2 locations

Unicorn Rent A Car

2 locations

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Nairobi, Kenya, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 November 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Nairobi?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $163/day when booking a car hire in Nairobi. The absolute best deal a user found was for $121/day from Hertz, booked on Nov. 2.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Nairobi for a week from Hertz?

    From Hertz you can hire a car in Nairobi from about $1,142 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Nairobi?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Nairobi for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Nairobi for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Nairobi can be found for about $4,892, with the average price for a rental being around $163 a day. Book with Hertz, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 27% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Nairobi.

Car hires by fuel type in Nairobi, Kenya

Browse car hires by fuel type in Nairobi, Kenya. Deals were last updated on 14 November 2025.

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

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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