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Cheap Car Hire in Kenya from R642

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Kenya car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Autounion Car Rental

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

R1 344

Cheapest price per day

R642
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Popular car types in Kenya

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There are 22 hire agencies servicing Kenya. These agencies, altogether, have 82 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Kenya with prices from R642 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Kenya:

Economy

Economy

R642+

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Compact

Compact

R652+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R1 697+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R2 022+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R3 246+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R2 022+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R1 412+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R2 678+

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Best car hire deals found in Kenya

Citroen C3R642/day
Citroen C3
Found 09/14/26
Nissan MicraR652/day
Nissan Micra
Found 09/14/26
Honda JazzR655/day
Honda Jazz
Found 09/14/26

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 82 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R719/day on average when booked 82 days ahead, which saves you 998% off the average price.

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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 R871/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Kenya is November (R1 309/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

R930

February

R947

March

R882

April

R871

May

R963

June

R1 098

July

R1 293

August

R1 255

September

R1 028

October

R1 109

November

R1 309

December

R1 071

What car do most people hire in Kenya?

SUV cars (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, for example) are the most popular in Kenya. Compact (Toyota Corolla) and Economy (Toyota Yaris) 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.

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Top rental agencies in Kenya

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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Overview

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

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

    At R483/day, the cheapest car hire price in Kenya was found in Mombasa. On average, Nairobi has the cheapest daily rental car price (R1 486/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

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R40+

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