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Cheap Car Hire in Kenya from R606

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 14/2 and drop-off date of 18/2. 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 February 2026.

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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 February 2026.
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There are 18 hire agencies servicing Kenya. These agencies, altogether, have 75 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Kenya with prices from R606 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Kenya:

Economy

Economy

R617+

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Compact

Compact

R606+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R664+

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Full-size

Full-size

R624+

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SUV

SUV

R1 354+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 323+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 859+

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Mini

Mini

R615+

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Here are the best Kenya small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Kenya medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Kenya SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Honda JazzR606/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Jazz
Found 02/04/26
Hyundai i10R615/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Found 02/04/26
Hyundai i20R617/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Found 02/04/26

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 220. Data was last updated on 4 February 2026.
Honda JazzR606/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Jazz
Found 02/04/26
Hyundai i10R615/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Found 02/04/26
Hyundai i20R617/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Found 02/04/26

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 51 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R682/day on average when booked 51 days ahead, which saves you 899% 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 March, when you can expect to pay R948/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Kenya is February (R1 321/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

R959

February

R1 321

March

R948

April

R1 023

May

R1 076

June

R1 230

July

R1 081

August

R1 023

September

R1 028

October

R1 172

November

R1 183

December

R1 028

What car do most people hire in Kenya?

SUV cars (Class Full-size SUV, for example) are the most popular in Kenya. Economy (Class Economy Car) and Intermediate (Class Compact Car) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Kenya.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Kenya?

Autounion Car Rental has 10 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. DISCOUNT.QUEBEC has the second-highest number of locations in Kenya at 7.

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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 February 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

GREEN MOTION

6 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,0

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

7,0

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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Express Travel Group Limited

2 locations
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Budget

4 locations
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Final Rentals

4 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 February 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 Autounion Car Rental, and with prices around R583/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Autounion Car Rental is MINI, which starts as low as R583/day.

  • 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 February 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

R43+

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