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Kenya car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Autounion Car Rental

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R1 173

Cheapest price per day

R591
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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 R712/day on average when booked 78 days ahead, which saves you 988% 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 R35,38/day found in the past two weeks. Europcar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R79,11/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 R869/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Kenya is October (R1 381/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

R928

February

R955

March

R879

April

R869

May

R949

June

R1 100

July

R1 300

August

R1 100

September

R976

October

R1 381

November

R1 187

December

R1 084

What car do most people hire in Kenya?

SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV, 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.

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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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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 R525/day, the cheapest car hire price in Kenya was found in Mombasa. On average, Mombasa has the cheapest daily rental car price (R1 189/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

R146+

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