Car hire in Kenya

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Kenya car hire at a glance

Most popular providerAuto-Union
Most popular carSmall, economy
Pick-up points
Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentMay
Best time to book2 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Kenya could cost, we've pulled prices from Kenya.

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Free cancellation

Unlimited mileage

From
£24
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Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Kenya

The cheapest month to rent a car in Kenya is May, when the average cost per day is £30. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is April, when the average cost per day is £35. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Kenya is June.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Kenya could cost, we've pulled prices from Kenya.

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Getting the cheapest car rental in Kenya

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Kenya is Small.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire company in Kenya is Auto-Union. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with Auto-Union.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 2 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are £32 a day and £221 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Kenya you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Kenya. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Kenya is Nairobi. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Kenya.

Hire a car long term in Kenya

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Kenya with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

Car hire in Kenya: FAQs

The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Kenya depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Kenya, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.

It’s easy to hire a car in Kenya. First, you need to decide where in Kenya you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.

You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.

It depends where in Kenya you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Nairobi. On average, it costs £41 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is £24 per day.

Most car hire deals in Kenya include basic insurance cover. You don’t need to add excess insurance, but it’s worth thinking about.

In Kenya, the excess (what you pay if the car gets damaged or stolen) ranges from £300 to £2,998, depending on who you book with. Excess insurance prices in Kenya also vary by company.

You can buy excess insurance separately, which is usually cheaper than buying it through the car hire company.
The highest-rated car hire company in Kenya is Auto-Union, rated 4.8/5 from 1 reviews. Auto-Union car hire costs an average of £99 per day in Kenya.

Here are some of the other top rated car hire companies in Kenya. We've also included their average daily prices to help you compare options.
  • Europcar
    • 4.8/5 (from 1 reviews)
    • Average daily price: £73
  • Avis
    • 4.7/5 (from 1 reviews)
    • Average daily price: £91
It depends. Some car hire companies in Kenya accept debit cards, others require a credit card. Check the company’s accepted payment methods before you book.

Either way, the card needs to be in the main driver's name and you'll need enough money on it to cover a security deposit. You’ll get that back when you return the car.
If you've booked car hire with free cancellation, you can usually cancel or change your booking without paying a fee. The time you have to cancel depends on the car hire company, but it's typically around 48 hours before pick-up. If you cancel after that, you may be charged.

If your booking doesn't include free cancellation, you'll need to check the car hire company's policy. Depending on when you cancel, you might need to pay a cancellation fee or you won’t get a refund.
We couldn’t find any electric car hire deals in Kenya. More EVs are becoming available, so that could change in the future. If you're still looking for a lower-emission option, you can compare hybrid cars on Skyscanner.
The easiest way to compare car hire in Kenya is to look at lots of companies at the same time, rather than checking each one individually.

Skyscanner is a comparison website. We search 14 car hire companies and compare prices across 228 available cars – so you don't have to.