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Economy | £39/day |
Compact | £40/day |
Intermediate | £42/day |
Standard | £39/day |
Full-size | £38/day |
SUV | £68/day |
People carrier | £90/day |
Mini | £36/day |
Passenger van | £116/day |
Premium SUV | £120/day |
Commercial | £70/day |
Intermediate SUV | £72/day |
Luxury SUV | £262/day |
On average a car hire in Nairobi costs £48 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at DISCOUNT.QUEBEC (£36/day), Autounion Car Rental (£39/day) and GREEN MOTION (£120/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at DISCOUNT.QUEBEC Nairobi Downtown Hotel Delivery null (1 miles from the city centre).
The average price of fuel in Nairobi is £4.29 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £51 and £69, depending on the car size.
Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Nairobi.
Car hire companies onsite at Jomo Kenyatta Intl airport include Autounion Car Rental, GREEN MOTION, Europcar, Unicorn Rent A Car and Avis.
The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Jomo Kenyatta Intl airport to off-airport locations is Avis.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
An Economy car hire in Nairobi costs £34 per day, on average.
A Full Size car hire in Nairobi costs £36 per day, on average.
A Compact car hire in Nairobi costs £36 per day, on average.
In Nairobi, cars are most frequently hired at Autounion Car Rental Avis Counter (8 miles from city centre).
On average a car hire in Nairobi costs £334 per week (£48 per day).
On average a car hire in Nairobi costs £1,429 per month (£48 per day).
Most car hire providers in Nairobi offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Nairobi, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.
If you're sticking to driving in the city centre and don't plan on venturing much further than the airport, you can get away with smaller car hire in Nairobi. You'll want to avoid convertibles because of the atmosphere. If you're planning on driving further away from the city centre and spending time on rural roads, a 4-wheel drive is a much better bet. The road conditions are unpredictable, so a 4x4 means less chance you’ll get stuck somewhere or damage the vehicle.
Nairobi speed limits are the same as the rest of Kenya and worth knowing, even if most locals don't adhere to them. When you're driving outside of the city on major motorways and highways, the speed limit is between 100 km/h and 110 km/h. If you're driving bigger vehicles, like buses or commercial vehicles, the maximum speed is 80 km/h. The statutory limit when driving within trading centres, cities and municipalities is 50 km/h, while when driving near schools or any area where children are likely to be, the limit is 30 km/h.
There is a shortage of parking spaces in the Nairobi CBD, but there are both free and paid car parks available. It's recommended to stick with paid parking because they're safer and have better security. There is a local app you can use to pay for street parking, while car parks usually work on a ticket system. There are also a lot of locals who park in undesignated areas, but you'll want to avoid doing this as a foreigner.
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8.0 Very Good
Feb 2021
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Drop off was easy, they came to pick it up.Cons:
Prices are way to high from other experiences in other countries and locations.6.0 Okay
Sept 2019
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Great staff. Car was readyCons:
Smelled like smoke. $60/ day (including VAT) for a definitively used car seems expensive. South Africa rates are more in line with value for money.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2019
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The staff was very friendly and easy to deal with.Cons:
A sign or two to state where the office was.2.0 Poor
Apr 2023
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66 Muthithi Road Westlands - Vitafoam compound
+254 717 600 100
Avis Counter
+254 717 600 100
Nairobi Airport Wilson
+254 717 600 100
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Airport Road 1
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Off Limuru Road
+254 724 001 111
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Avis Counter
+254 20 2386420
College House
+254 20 2213330
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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
+254 777 223442
Westlands Square 1st Floor
+254 700 115119
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66 Muthithi Road
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Embakasi
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Karen
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Aspire Centre
+254 703 046517
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2017
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Staff were slow. It took one hour to process my rental. I was pleased to getting my 2000 USD cash depisit as soon as I returned their vehicle. Their fleet is new and fully insured, but body scratches due to nengligence are paid out of pocket.2 locations in Nairobi
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Most popular agency | Autounion Car Rental |
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Most popular car type | Economy |
Average price | £48/day |
Good deal | £40/day |
Some Nairobi car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Nairobi.
Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your Nairobi car hire.
Pick-up location | Nairobi |
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Car types | Commercial, Compact, Economy, Full-size, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury SUV, Mini, Passenger van, People carrier, Premium SUV, SUV, Standard |
Hire locations | 29 |
Airport locations | 16 |
Popular agencies | DISCOUNT.QUEBEC , Autounion Car Rental, GREEN MOTION |