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Kenya car rentals in 2025

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 23 May 2025.

Most popular company

Right Cars

Most common car type

Premium

Average price per day

AED 322

Cheapest price per day

AED 160

Cheapest time to rent a car in Kenya

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Kenya and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 23 May 2025.

January

AED 264

February

AED 279

March

AED 227

April

AED 213

May

AED 235

June

AED 246

July

AED 304

August

AED 275

September

AED 216

October

AED 275

November

AED 249

December

AED 308

Popular car types in Kenya

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Kenya and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 23 May 2025.
Commercial

Commercial

AED 1,199+

Compare available car types for rental in Kenya

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Kenya to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 May 2025.

Small cars

AED 105 - AED 304

All Car Types

AED 219 - AED 495

To rent a small car in Kenya, you would pay an average price of AED 201/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Kenya (~AED 105/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~AED 304/day). In fact, October is about 49% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Kenya. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Kenya, renting a small car saves you 46% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a medium car in Kenya, you would pay an average price of AED 278/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Kenya (~AED 208/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~AED 450/day). In fact, December is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Kenya. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Kenya, renting a medium car saves you 26% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a large car in Kenya, you would pay an average price of AED 564/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Kenya (~AED 459/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 809/day). In fact, July is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Kenya. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Kenya, renting a large car is 34% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a SUV in Kenya, you would pay an average price of AED 545/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Kenya (~AED 276/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 809/day). In fact, October is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Kenya. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Kenya, renting a SUV is 32% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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 23 May 2025.

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

Autounion Car Rental

10 locations

DISCOUNT.QUEBEC

7 locations

Unicorn Rent A Car

6 locations

Sunnycars

5 locations

Ace

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 23 May 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Kenya?

    With an average price of AED 324/day, Autounion Car Rental is the most popular car hire provider in Kenya, booking 50% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At AED 330/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 126/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 23 May 2025.

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

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 191+

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