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Cheap Car Hire in Nairobi, Kenya from R642

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Nairobi, Kenya car hires in 2026

Most popular company

AUTOUNION

Price of petrol per litre

R26,46

Average price per day

R1 314

Cheapest price per day

R642
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Popular car types in Nairobi, Kenya

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small car 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 small car hire start from R642/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

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 Nairobi

Kia RioR642/day
Kia Rio
Found 09/14/26
Suzuki Swift DzireR652/day
Suzuki Swift Dzire
Found 09/14/26
Kia PegasR655/day
Kia Pegas
Found 09/14/26

Cheapflights insights for Nairobi car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Nairobi, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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 R665, which is about 820% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Nairobi?

Looking to hire a car in Nairobi? GREEN MOTION had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R40,20/day. Autounion Car Rental also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R40,34/day.

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 R990/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Nairobi is December (R1 363/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 055

February

R1 136

March

R1 087

April

R990

May

R1 120

June

R1 185

July

R1 152

August

R1 331

September

R1 201

October

R1 201

November

R1 250

December

R1 363

What car do most people hire in Nairobi?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Nairobi are the following: SUV cars (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar), Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar), and Compact cars (Toyota Corolla 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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Overview

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 314/day when booking a car hire in Nairobi. The absolute best deal a user found was for R780/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 086 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 081. You can find car hire deals to be on average R869 a day.

Car hires by fuel type in Nairobi, Kenya

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R40+

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