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Cheap Car Hire in Kenya from R2 603

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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 342

Cheapest price per day

R2 603
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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? luxury car is the cheapest car type to hire in Kenya with prices from R2 603 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here is a car type you can hire in Kenya:

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R2 603+

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Best car hire deals found in Kenya

Volvo XC60R2 603/day
Volvo XC60
Found 09/24/26

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 R670/day on average when booked 82 days ahead, which saves you 930% 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 R877/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Kenya is November (R1 318/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

R937

February

R953

March

R888

April

R877

May

R970

June

R1 106

July

R1 302

August

R1 258

September

R1 046

October

R1 002

November

R1 318

December

R1 079

What car do most people hire in Kenya?

SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV, for example) are the most popular in Kenya. Compact (Class Compact Car) 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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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 R486/day, the cheapest car hire price in Kenya was found in Mombasa. On average, Nairobi has the cheapest daily rental car price (R1 482/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.

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