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 15 April 2025.
Most popular company | Autounion Car Rental |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Economy |
Average price per day | AED 547 |
Cheapest price per day | AED 154 |
What is the 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 15 April 2025.
January
AED 264
February
AED 275
March
AED 227
April
AED 227
May
AED 246
June
AED 242
July
AED 301
August
AED 275
September
AED 216
October
AED 275
November
AED 253
December
AED 312
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Kenya is September. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.
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 15 April 2025.
Small cars | AED 150 - AED 304 | |
|---|---|---|
All Car Types | AED 276 - AED 484 |
To rent a small car in Kenya, you would pay an average price of AED 184/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Kenya (~AED 150/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~AED 304/day). In fact, May is about 19% 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 50% 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 263/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Kenya (~AED 183/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~AED 450/day). In fact, April is about 31% 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 29% 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 567/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 20% 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 36% 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 571/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 52% 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 36% 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 15 April 2025.
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GREEN MOTION
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Autounion Car Rental
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Unicorn Rent A Car
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Kenya, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 April 2025.
Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Kenya?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Avis (10.0 rating), GREEN MOTION (7.0 rating) and Hertz (6.2 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Kenya.
What is the most popular car hire provider in Kenya?
With an average price of AED 189/day, Autounion Car Rental is the most popular car hire provider in Kenya, booking 71% more hire cars than any other provider.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Kenya?
At AED 547/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 149/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.