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Kenya car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Kenya. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 June 2026.

Most popular company

Autounion Car Rental

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

RM 185

Cheapest price per day

RM 167

Cheapflights insights for Kenya car rentals

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?

To get the best deal on car hire in Kenya, book about 78 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 199, which is about 175% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Kenya?

Looking to hire a car in Kenya? Autounion Car Rental had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only RM 19.31/day. DISCOUNT.QUEBEC also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at RM 24.08/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Kenya is September, when you can expect to pay RM 240/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Kenya is December (RM 337/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

RM 268

February

RM 289

March

RM 276

April

RM 248

May

RM 281

June

RM 317

July

RM 325

August

RM 321

September

RM 240

October

RM 305

November

RM 317

December

RM 337

What car do most people hire in Kenya?

SUV cars (Toyota Land Cruiser, for example) are the most popular in Kenya. Economy (Class Economy Car) and Standard (Class Standard Truck) 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 rental company in the area.

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 12 June 2026.

Avis

10.0
Wonderful
1 review4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Hertz

6.0
Okay
5 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

6.0

Ace

4 locations

Unicorn Rent A Car

6 locations

U-Save

1 location

Express Travel Group Limited

2 locations

Budget

4 locations

Xdrive Mobility

3 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Kenya, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 June 2026.
  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Kenya?

    At RM 132/day, the cheapest car rental price in Kenya was found in Nairobi. On average, Nairobi has the cheapest daily rental car price (RM 185/day), which is 0% below average price for cities in Kenya.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Kenya?

    Cars in Kenya are to be driven on the left side of the road.

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