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Car rental in Kenya

6 airports · 2 train stations · 1 city · drives on the left

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  • from $73 per day

Half of the offers here cost under $159 a day, and one in ten under $88. The companies with the most offices here are Auto-Union, Avis and Green Motion. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026.

  • Meet and greet: 2 · Free shuttle bus: 1
  • Free cancellation: 4 of 4
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Where to rent a car in Kenya

Data from the 12 months to Aug 2026.

All 6 airports in Kenya 1 city All 2 train stations in Kenya

Rental prices in Kenya by car class

Class Typical cars Suppliers Cheapest at From / day Typical / day
Mini Suzuki Alto 1 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport $73
Economy Toyota Vitz, Toyota Yaris, Nissan Note 3 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport $74
Compact Toyota Axio, Mitsubishi Lancer, Toyota Corolla 4 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport $79
Intermediate Toyota Allion, Toyota Corolla, Mitsubishi Galant 2 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport $91
Standard Toyota Rav4 1 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport $172
Full size Toyota Hilux 1 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport $195
Station wagon Toyota Corolla Estate, Toyota Fielder 3 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport $83
Large SUV Toyota Prado 1 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport $203
SUV Toyota Prado, Toyota Rav4, Mitsubishi Pajero 4 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport $142 $221
5-seat MPV Nissan NV200 1 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport $154
7-seat minivan Toyota Hiace, Toyota Noah 3 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport $155
Cargo van Toyota Prado 4X4 1 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport $213

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Suzuki Alto rental car in Kenya Auto-Union

Suzuki Alto

or similar

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport

  • 4 seats
  • 1 bag
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $73/day See prices
Toyota Yaris rental car in Kenya Auto-Union

Toyota Yaris

or similar

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport

  • 4 seats
  • 1 bag
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $74/day See prices
Toyota Vitz rental car in Kenya Auto-Union

Toyota Vitz

or similar

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $74/day See prices
Toyota Axio rental car in Kenya Auto-Union

Toyota Axio

or similar

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $79/day See prices
Nissan Note rental car in Kenya U-Save

Nissan Note

or similar

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $90/day See prices
Toyota Corolla rental car in Kenya U-Save

Toyota Corolla

or similar

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $93/day See prices
Mitsubishi Lancer rental car in Kenya Avis

Mitsubishi Lancer

or similar

Nairobi Downtown

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $122/day See prices

Car rental companies in Kenya

Rating is the average over the company's offices in Kenya. Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Aug 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Rental conditions in Kenya

Based on 4 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Aug 2026.

Driver age Minimum age 23. Maximum age 65.
Debit card Not accepted by any of the 4 suppliers.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 4 of 4 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at 3 of 4 suppliers. Limited at Avis.
Fuel policy Full to full (4 suppliers)
Transmission Automatic 83%, manual 17%.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 4 suppliers.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (4 suppliers), Collision damage waiver (CDW) (4 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (3 suppliers). Deductible: $403–$1 936.
Included in the price Breakdown assistance, Taxes, Airport fee
One-way rental Allowed by 1 supplier. One-way fee seen: $275.
Free additional driver Auto-Union and Green Motion
Extras Infant seat (4 suppliers), Child seat (4 suppliers), GPS (3 suppliers), Snow chains (1 supplier), Booster seat (1 supplier)
Special offers Free additional driver (2 suppliers), Pre-registration available (2 suppliers), Special discount (1 supplier)

Prices in Kenya in numbers

Price per day. Data from the 12 months to Aug 2026.

Cheapest places lowest price seen
  1. Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport $79
  2. Nairobi Wilson Airport $115
  3. Nairobi Downtown $122

Van, SUV and luxury car rental in Kenya

Data from the 12 months to Aug 2026.

Car rental in Kenya: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car in Kenya?
Half of the offers we have seen in Kenya cost under $159 a day, and one in ten under $88. The cheapest class is Mini, from $73 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026.

Which car rental company is cheapest in Kenya?
Auto-Union is the cheapest for a small car, about $75 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Kenya?
The lowest minimum age among our partners in Kenya is 23.

Can I rent a car in Kenya with a debit card?
None of our partners in Kenya accept a debit card. You need a credit card.

Which side of the road do they drive on in Kenya?
In Kenya you drive on the left. 83% of the rental cars are automatic.

What are the driving rules in Kenya?
Speed limits: 50 km/h in towns · 100 km/h on rural roads · 110 km/h on motorways. Drink-drive limit: 0.08% blood alcohol. Sources: WHO Global status report on road safety 2023, EU Your Europe road rules and national road operators, checked October 2026. Local signs always apply.

Where is car rental cheapest in Kenya?
The lowest prices we have seen are at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport ($79), Nairobi Wilson Airport ($115) and Nairobi Downtown ($122). Data from the 12 months to Aug 2026.

Can I return the car somewhere else in Kenya?
2% of searches in Kenya are one-way. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see the one-way fee.

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