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Nairobi, Kenya car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Nairobi, Kenya. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 16 April 2026.

Most popular company

RIGHTCARS

Price of petrol per litre

AED 4.96

Average price per day

AED 224

Cheapest price per day

AED 136
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Popular car types in Nairobi, Kenya

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Nairobi, Kenya and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 16 April 2026.
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Economy

Economy

AED 156+

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Compact

Compact

AED 160+

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Full-size

Full-size

AED 182+

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SUV

SUV

AED 458+

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People carrier

People carrier

AED 488+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 682+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

AED 513+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 403+

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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 81 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around AED 180/day on average when booked 81 days ahead, which saves you 149% 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). GREEN MOTION (rated 7.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
10.0
GREEN MOTION
GREEN MOTION
7.0
Hertz
Hertz
6.0
Ace
Ace
0.0

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

Planning to hire a car in Nairobi? September is the cheapest month, costing about AED 206 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 301. 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 242

February

AED 264

March

AED 250

April

AED 220

May

AED 257

June

AED 283

July

AED 297

August

AED 294

September

AED 206

October

AED 275

November

AED 283

December

AED 301

What car do most people hire in Nairobi?

SUV cars (Class Standard SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Nairobi. Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Suzuki Alto or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Nairobi?

Autounion Car Rental has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Ace has the second-highest number of locations in Nairobi at 3.

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Top rental agencies in Nairobi, Kenya

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Nairobi, Kenya known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Nairobi, Kenya. Reviews were last updated on 16 April 2026.

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

GREEN MOTION

2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

7.0

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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Express Travel Group Limited

1 location
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Budget

2 locations
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Final Rentals

2 locations
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Nairobi, Kenya, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 April 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Nairobi?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 224/day when booking a car hire in Nairobi. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 136/day from Right Cars, booked on Apr. 11.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Nairobi for a week from Right Cars?

    Right Cars is one of the top picks in Nairobi. They can have you in a hire car for about AED 1,439 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 6,167. You can find car rental deals for AED 206 a day on average.

Car rentals by fuel type in Nairobi, Kenya

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Nairobi, Kenya. Deals were last updated on 16 April 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Nairobi, Kenya. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 48+

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