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Cheap Car Hire in Nairobi, Kenya

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Nairobi, Kenya car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

AUTOUNION

Price of petrol per litre

AED 5.99

Average price per day

AED 250

Cheapest price per day

AED 147
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Cheapflights insights for Nairobi car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Nairobi, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Nairobi?

Book your car hire in Nairobi 82 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around AED 151/day on average when booked 82 days ahead, which saves you 107% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Nairobi?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Nairobi is Avis (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Hertz (rated 6.0/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
10.0
Hertz
Hertz
6.0
Ace
Ace
0.0
Unicorn Rent A Car
Unicorn Rent A Car
0.0

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

Planning to hire a car in Nairobi? April is the cheapest month, costing about AED 224 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 308. 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 239

February

AED 257

March

AED 246

April

AED 224

May

AED 253

June

AED 268

July

AED 261

August

AED 297

September

AED 279

October

AED 275

November

AED 283

December

AED 308

Which car hire company has the most locations in Nairobi?

Both Avis and Ace have 3 locations in Nairobi, more than any other rental company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in Nairobi, Kenya

Avis

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•3 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Hertz

6.0
Okay
5 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

6.0

Ace

3 locations
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Unicorn Rent A Car

2 locations
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U-Save

1 location
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Express Travel Group Limited

1 location
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Budget

2 locations
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Xdrive Mobility

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Nairobi?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 250/day when booking a car hire in Nairobi. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 147/day from Xdrive Mobility, booked on Sep. 19.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Nairobi for a week from Autounion Car Rental?

    Autounion Car Rental is one of the top picks in Nairobi. They can have you in a hire car for about AED 1,612 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Nairobi?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Nairobi for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Nairobi for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car rental in Nairobi can be found for AED 6,910. You can find car rental deals for AED 230 a day on average.

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