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Cheap Car Rentals in Kenya from $37

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What are the car rental prices for popular cities in Kenya?

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Kenya, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 42 pickup locations in Kenya to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on December 2, 2023.

Price

$50 - $103

Out of all the popular cities in Kenya, Nairobi is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $50/day. Renting a car in Nairobi is 51% cheaper than renting one in Malindi where the per day rate is around $103. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Kenya to get a rental car in are: Mombasa ($53/day), Ukunda ($58/day), and Malindi ($103/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Nairobi should expect to spend around $50/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Kenya is Nairobi.

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Kenya?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Kenya and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on December 2, 2023.

January

$62

February

$73

March

$71

April

$60

May

$54

June

$73

July

$73

August

$72

September

$64

October

$71

November

$61

December

$72

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Kenya is May. The most expensive time to rent a car is February. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Kenya

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Kenya and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on December 2, 2023.

small car is the cheapest car type you can rent in Kenya this past week from 56 rental locations out of 13 rental agencies. Prices for a Kenya small car rental start from $37/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car rental agencies here:

Compare available car types for rental in Kenya

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Kenya to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on December 2, 2023.

Small cars

$47 - $68

All Car Types

$144 - $195

To rent a small car in Kenya, you would pay an average price of $57/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Kenya (~$47/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~$68/day). In fact, May is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Kenya. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Kenya, renting a small car saves you 66% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Kenya small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Kenya, you would pay an average price of $105/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Kenya (~$90/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~$123/day). In fact, May is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Kenya. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Kenya, renting a medium car saves you 37% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Kenya medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Kenya, you would pay an average price of $209/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Kenya (~$182/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$234/day). In fact, October is about 13% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Kenya. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Kenya, renting a large car is 21% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Kenya large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Kenya, you would pay an average price of $150/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Kenya (~$118/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~$178/day). In fact, November is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Kenya. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Kenya, renting a SUV saves you 10% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Kenya SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Kenya, you would pay an average price of $158/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a van in Kenya (~$122/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~$182/day). In fact, May is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Kenya. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Kenya, renting a van saves you 5% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Kenya van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a pickup truck in Kenya, you would pay an average price of $248/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a pickup truck in Kenya (~$121/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~$666/day). In fact, March is about 52% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck rental for Kenya. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Kenya, renting a pickup truck is 34% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a luxury car in Kenya, you would pay an average price of $289/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Kenya (~$232/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$343/day). In fact, February is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Kenya. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Kenya, renting a luxury car is 43% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Kenya luxury car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

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Top rental agencies in Kenya

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Kenya known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Kenya. Reviews were last updated on December 2, 2023.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Kenya, including pickup locations serving Nairobi, Mombasa and Ruiru. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.

Autounion Car Rental

10 locations

Unicorn Rent A Car

6 locations

GREEN MOTION

5 locations

Sunnycars

5 locations

Ace

4 locations

Avis

4 locations

Budget

4 locations

Hertz

4 locations

Best Kenya car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Kenya. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Kenya with an average daily rate of $95. Data was last updated on December 2, 2023.
These are some the most attractive deals we've found on rentals cars within the Kenya region, including options close to Nairobi, Mombasa and Ruiru. To make sure you find the deal you're looking for, verify the details of the rental, such as car type, price, and pickup address.

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Kenya, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on December 2, 2023.

What is the most popular car rental provider in Kenya?

The most popular rental car company in Kenya is Hertz. With prices on SUV starting at $73/day about 83% more people book with Hertz than other companies in the country.

What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Kenya?

At $53/day, the cheapest car rental price in Kenya was found in Nairobi. On average, Nairobi has the cheapest daily rental car price ($99/day), which is 9% 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.

Small car rentals in Kenya

Find small car rental deals in Kenya from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Kenya cost an average of $48 per day. Price data was last updated on December 2, 2023.

Airport car rentals in Kenya
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