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Cheap Car Hire in Nairobi, Kenya from R2 357

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Nairobi, Kenya car hires in 2026

Most popular company

AUTOUNION

Price of petrol per litre

R26,49

Average price per day

R1 315

Cheapest price per day

R2 357
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Popular car types in Nairobi, Kenya

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SUV is the cheapest car type you can hire in Nairobi this past week from 41 hire locations out of 21 hire agencies. Prices for a Nairobi SUV hire start from R2 357/day. Check out available deals for 1 car type currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R2 357+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R2 396+

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Best car hire deals found in Nairobi

Volkswagen TiguanR2 357/day
Volkswagen Tiguan
Found 09/20/26
Volvo XC40R2 396/day
Volvo XC40
Found 09/20/26

Cheapflights insights for Nairobi car hires

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

To get the best deal on car hire in Nairobi, book about 82 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R666, which is about 820% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in Nairobi?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Nairobi is Avis (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Hertz (rated 6.0/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
10.0
Hertz
Hertz
6.0
Ace
Ace
0.0
Unicorn Rent A Car
Unicorn Rent A Car
0.0

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Nairobi is April, when you can expect to pay R991/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Nairobi is December (R1 365/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

R1 056

February

R1 137

March

R1 089

April

R991

May

R1 121

June

R1 186

July

R1 154

August

R1 316

September

R1 235

October

R1 219

November

R1 251

December

R1 365

What car do most people hire in Nairobi?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Nairobi are the following: SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar), Compact cars (Toyota Passo or similar), and Commercial cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Nairobi?

Both Avis and Ace have 3 locations in Nairobi, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in Nairobi, Kenya

Avis

10,0
Wonderful
1 review•3 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•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

7,0

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

5,3

Value

6,0

Ace

3 locations
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Unicorn Rent A Car

2 locations
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U-Save

1 location
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Express Travel Group Limited

1 location
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Budget

2 locations
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Xdrive Mobility

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Nairobi?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 315/day when booking a car hire in Nairobi. The absolute best deal a user found was for R781/day from Autounion Car Rental, booked on Sep. 12.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Nairobi for a week from Autounion Car Rental?

    Autounion Car Rental is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Nairobi. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about R6 092 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Nairobi?

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Nairobi.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Nairobi for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car hire in Nairobi can be found for R26 110. You can find car hire deals to be on average R870 a day.

Car hires by fuel type in Nairobi, Kenya

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R145+

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