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 9 October 2026.
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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 82 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 167, which is about 129% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Kenya?
Looking to hire a car in Kenya? GREEN MOTION had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only RM 31.50/day. Autounion Car Rental also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at RM 31.74/day.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Kenya?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Kenya is April, when you can expect to pay RM 249/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Kenya is December (RM 347/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 265
February
RM 290
March
RM 270
April
RM 249
May
RM 282
June
RM 298
July
RM 290
August
RM 335
September
RM 314
October
RM 319
November
RM 319
December
RM 347
What car do most people hire in Kenya?
SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV, for example) are the most popular in Kenya. Economy (Toyota Yaris) and Compact (Class Compact Car) 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 9 October 2026.
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Avis
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
Avis Locations in Kenya
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Hertz
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
Recent reviews
2.0
|Apr 2023They were very late meeting me to pick up the car and they gave me a gigantic truck so they had to drive me to their HQ to get the correct car. Awful experience.
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Hertz Locations in Kenya
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Ace
4 locations
Ace Locations in Kenya
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Unicorn Rent A Car
6 locations
Unicorn Rent A Car Locations in Kenya
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U-Save
1 location
U-Save Locations in Kenya
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Express Travel Group Limited
2 locations
Express Travel Group Limited Locations in Kenya
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Budget
4 locations
Budget Locations in Kenya
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Xdrive Mobility
3 locations
Xdrive Mobility Locations in Kenya
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Kenya, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 October 2026.
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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