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Cheap Car Hire in Kenya from R1 291

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Kenya with a pick-up date of 25/8 and drop-off date of 27/9. 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.
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Kenya car hires in 2026

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 4 August 2026.

Most popular company

Autounion Car Rental

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R1 210

Cheapest price per day

R1 291
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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 4 August 2026.
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There are 23 hire agencies servicing Kenya. These agencies, altogether, have 83 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? SUV is the cheapest car type to hire in Kenya with prices from R1 291 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 2 car types you can hire in Kenya:

People carrier

People carrier

R1 355+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R2 411+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R1 291+

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Best car hire deals found in Kenya

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Kenya. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Kenya with an average daily rate of R1 851. Data was last updated on 4 August 2026.
Volkswagen T-ROCR1 291/day
Volkswagen T-ROC
Found 08/03/26
Volkswagen T-ROCR2 411/day
Volkswagen T-ROC
Found 08/03/26

Cheapflights insights for Kenya car hires

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

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

Book your car hire in Kenya 78 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R737/day on average when booked 78 days ahead, which saves you 1 038% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Kenya?

Autounion Car Rental is currently the cheapest car hire company in Kenya with deals as low as R51,30/day found in the past two weeks. Europcar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R74,19/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Kenya?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Kenya is April, when you can expect to pay R891/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Kenya is October (R1 413/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

R946

February

R984

March

R902

April

R891

May

R968

June

R1 122

July

R1 210

August

R1 078

September

R973

October

R1 413

November

R1 210

December

R1 105

What car do most people hire in Kenya?

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

Which car hire company has the most locations in Kenya?

Both Avis and Ace have 4 locations in Kenya, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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 28 pickup locations in Kenya to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 4 August 2026.
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Top rental 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 4 August 2026.

Avis

10,0
Wonderful
1 review•4 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

8,0

Hertz

6,0
Okay
5 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

7,0

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

5,3

Value

6,0

Ace

4 locations
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Unicorn Rent A Car

6 locations
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U-Save

1 location
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Express Travel Group Limited

2 locations
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Budget

4 locations
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Xdrive Mobility

3 locations
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Kenya, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 August 2026.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Kenya?

    When hiring a car in Kenya, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Europcar, and with prices around R1 264/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Europcar is COMPACT, which starts as low as R1 224/day.

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

    At R535/day, the cheapest car hire price in Kenya was found in Mombasa. On average, Mombasa has the cheapest daily rental car price (R1 212/day), which is 3% below average price for cities in Kenya.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Kenya?

    Cars travel on the left side of the road in Kenya.

Car hires by fuel type in Kenya

Browse car hires by fuel type in Kenya. Deals were last updated on 4 August 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Kenya. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R41+

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