Kenya

Cheap Car Rentals in Kenya

Driver's age: 25-65
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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 21 January 2026.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

AED 386

Cheapest price per day

AED 336

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 85 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 160, which is about 123% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Kenya?

Looking to hire a car in Kenya? Right Cars had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only AED 155.16/day. Autounion Car Rental also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at AED 172.79/day.

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

Planning to hire a car in Kenya? March is the cheapest month, costing about AED 215 per day. In contrast, February is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 343. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

AED 222

February

AED 343

March

AED 215

April

AED 248

May

AED 277

June

AED 285

July

AED 239

August

AED 246

September

AED 255

October

AED 294

November

AED 286

December

AED 237

What car do most people hire in Kenya?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Kenya are the following: Economy cars (Suzuki Alto or similar), Mini cars (Class Mini Car or similar), and Intermediate cars (Class Compact Car or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Kenya?

Autounion Car Rental has 10 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. DISCOUNT.QUEBEC has the second-highest number of locations in Kenya at 7.

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 21 January 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

GREEN MOTION

6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

7.0

Hertz

6.2
Okay
6 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.7

Ace

4 locations

Unicorn Rent A Car

6 locations

Express Travel Group Limited

2 locations

Budget

4 locations

Final Rentals

4 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 21 January 2026.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Kenya?

    With an average price of AED 181/day, Right Cars is the most popular car hire provider in Kenya, booking 20% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At AED 386/day, it is 0% cheaper on average to rent a car in Nairobi than any other city in Kenya. The cheapest price found in Kenya was for AED 310/day in Nairobi.

  • 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.

Car rentals by fuel type in Kenya

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Kenya. Deals were last updated on 21 January 2026.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Kenya. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 35+

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