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Kenya Car Rental Mini Guide

Renting a car and self-driving in Kenya should give you little cause for concern beyond the usual and preparations and cautions you should exercise when renting a car anywhere else in Africa. Outside of major towns and cities, road conditions can be very poor, but planning your journey and hiring the right car will see safe passage across this beautiful country.

If you want to explore Kenya fully and see all that this amazing country has to offer then hiring a car to travel around is a great option. Avis and Europcar are both well represented in Kenya providing a car rental service reminiscent of car rental all over the world.

Most popular location to hire a car in Kenya

Facts about Kenya

  • The country of Kenya is named after Mount Kenya which is a well known landmark and also second among Africa's highest mountain peaks.
  • Kenya's climate varies from tropical around the coastal areas to arid in the north and northeast of the country.
  • Kenya boasts many wildlife reserves such as the Masai Mara which is home to many different species, some endangered.
  • The currency in Kenya is the Kenyan shilling (KES).
  • The official languages of Kenya are Swahili and English.

Cheapest car hire in Kenya

Suzuki Alto

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 53.50 EUR/day
Suzuki Alto

7 Days rental at 374.50 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Alto

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 53.50 EUR/day
Suzuki Alto

7 Days rental at 374.50 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Alto

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 53.50 EUR/day
Suzuki Alto

7 Days rental at 374.50 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Alto

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 53.50 EUR/day
Suzuki Alto

7 Days rental at 374.50 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Axio

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 62.67 EUR/day
Toyota Axio

7 Days rental at 438.70 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Axio

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 62.67 EUR/day
Toyota Axio

7 Days rental at 438.70 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Axio

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 62.67 EUR/day
Toyota Axio

7 Days rental at 438.70 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Axio

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 62.67 EUR/day
Toyota Axio

7 Days rental at 438.70 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla Estate

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 67.14 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla Estate

7 Days rental at 470.03 EUR from 22/05/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Axio

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 67.14 EUR/day
Toyota Axio

7 Days rental at 470.03 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla Estate

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 68.25 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla Estate

7 Days rental at 477.77 EUR from 22/05/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla Estate

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 68.25 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla Estate

7 Days rental at 477.77 EUR from 22/05/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla Estate

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 68.25 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla Estate

7 Days rental at 477.77 EUR from 22/05/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 58.03 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 406.24 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 58.03 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 406.24 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 58.03 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 406.24 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 58.03 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 406.24 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Vitz

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 61.67 EUR/day
Toyota Vitz

7 Days rental at 431.74 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Vitz

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 62.57 EUR/day
Toyota Vitz

7 Days rental at 438.00 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Vitz

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 62.57 EUR/day
Toyota Vitz

7 Days rental at 438.00 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Vitz

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 62.57 EUR/day
Toyota Vitz

7 Days rental at 438.00 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Vitz

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 62.57 EUR/day
Toyota Vitz

7 Days rental at 438.00 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Noah

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 105.25 EUR/day
Toyota Noah

7 Days rental at 736.76 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Noah

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 105.25 EUR/day
Toyota Noah

7 Days rental at 736.76 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Noah

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 109.79 EUR/day
Toyota Noah

7 Days rental at 768.54 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Noah

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 109.79 EUR/day
Toyota Noah

7 Days rental at 768.54 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Noah

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 126.29 EUR/day
Toyota Noah

7 Days rental at 884.08 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Noah

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 130.57 EUR/day
Toyota Noah

7 Days rental at 913.99 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Prado

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 229.48 EUR/day
Toyota Prado

7 Days rental at 1606.40 EUR from 22/05/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Pajero

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 231.66 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Pajero

7 Days rental at 1621.62 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Pajero

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 231.66 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Pajero

7 Days rental at 1621.62 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Allion

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 72.56 EUR/day
Toyota Allion

7 Days rental at 507.94 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Allion

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 72.56 EUR/day
Toyota Allion

7 Days rental at 507.94 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Allion

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 76.92 EUR/day
Toyota Allion

7 Days rental at 538.44 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Allion

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 76.92 EUR/day
Toyota Allion

7 Days rental at 538.44 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Lancer

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 78.91 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Lancer

7 Days rental at 552.38 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Lancer

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 82.85 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Lancer

7 Days rental at 580.00 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Lancer

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 82.85 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Lancer

7 Days rental at 580.00 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan NV200

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 105.53 EUR/day
Nissan NV200

7 Days rental at 738.76 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan NV200

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 105.53 EUR/day
Nissan NV200

7 Days rental at 738.76 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Top tips when hiring a car in Kenya

  • Drive on the left-hand side of the road in Kenya
  • The Mitsubishi Pajero is a popular model in Keyna, offering 4x4 capabilities, space for 5 adults and 5 sets of luggage
  • The Toyota Hiace is ideal for larger groups offering space for 7 adults plus luggage
  • There are no toll roads in Kenya
  • Speed limits are in Km/h with a maximum limit of 110km/h on highways
 

Popular car hire destinations in Kenya

Laws and rules of the road when driving in Kenya

  •  

    L

    Road Driving Side

  •  

    50kph

    Urban speed Limit

  •  

    110kph

    Rural Speed Limit

  •  

    110kph

    Motorway Speed Limit

  •  

    KES  162.93/Ltr

    Current Petrol Price

  •  

    80mg

    Drink Drive Limit

  •  

    KES

    Currency

  •  

    NO

    Tolls

  •  

    23

    Min Rental Age

    18

    Min Driving Age

  •  

    Front and Rear

    Seatbelts

  •  

    Fixed and Mobile

    Speed Cameras

  •  

    Hands Free Only

    Mobile Phones

Compare car rental agents in Kenya

Rental Agent
Locations
Rating (/10)
Customer Reviews
Mini (€/day)
Compact (€/day)
Intermediate (€/day)
Standard (€/day)
 Auto-union
4
4.4/10
28
€ 53.50
€ 62.67
€ 72.56
€

Car rental agent statistics in Kenya

  • 4.4/10
    Highest rated agent:
    AUTO-UNION
  • 4.4/10
    Lowest rated agent:
    AUTO-UNION
  • 28
    Total number of reviews in
    Kenya
  • 4
    Most Locations in Kenya:
    AUTO-UNION
  • 1
    Average wait time
    (Min.)
  • 4
    Total rental companies
     

Average prices per day for car hire in Kenya

ItemPercent
January€ 106
February€ 109
March€ 105
April€ 106
May€ 106
June€ 86
July€ 104
August€ 105
September€ 105
October€ 107
November€ 106
December€ 110
ItemPercent
January€ 80
February€ 88
March€ 85
April€ 89
May€ 89
June€ 70
July€ 86
August€ 88
September€ 87
October€ 86
November€ 80
December€ 83
ItemPercent
January€ 205
February€ 202
March€ 194
April€ 208
May€ 210
June€ 183
July€ 202
August€ 205
September€ 203
October€ 208
November€ 204
December€ 210
ItemPercent
January€ 108
February€ 105
March€ 103
April€ 103
May€ 100
June€ 98
July€ 108
August€ 109
September€ 106
October€ 110
November€ 106
December€ 107
ItemPercent
January€ 52
February€ 52
March€ 52
April€ 48
May€ 48
June€ 45
July€ 55
August€ 55
September€ 52
October€ 52
November€ 50
December€ 50
ItemPercent
January€ 231
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November€ 230
December€ 233
ItemPercent
January€ 226
February€ 224
March€ 216
April€ 229
May€ 232
June€ 197
July€ 221
August€ 223
September€ 220
October€ 225
November€ 225
December€ 231
ItemPercent
*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices.

Fuel prices in Kenya

DieselUnleaded
Apr , 2022

€ 1.01

€ 1.16

May , 2022

€ 1.10

€ 1.25

Jun , 2022

€ 1.06

€ 1.22

Jul , 2022

€ 1.08

€ 1.24

Aug , 2022

€ 1.09

€ 1.25

Sep , 2022

€ 1.12

€ 1.27

Oct , 2022

€ 1.10

€ 1.26

Nov , 2022

€ 1.35

€ 1.47

Dec , 2022

€ 1.28

€ 1.40

Jan , 2023

€ 1.24

€ 1.35

Feb , 2023

€ 1.22

€ 1.34

Mar , 2023

€ 1.21

€ 1.32

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
Mar , 2023 1.21 1.32
Feb , 2023 1.22 1.34
Jan , 2023 1.24 1.35
Dec , 2022 1.28 1.40
Nov , 2022 1.35 1.47
Oct , 2022 1.10 1.26
Sep , 2022 1.12 1.27
Aug , 2022 1.09 1.25
Jul , 2022 1.08 1.24
Jun , 2022 1.06 1.22
May , 2022 1.10 1.25
Apr , 2022 1.01 1.16

Car rental price statistics in Kenya

  • € 374.50
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • € 440.01
    Highest daily price:
    Mitsubishi Pajero
  • 96
    Total cars available
     
  • 10
    Most popular model:
    Mitsubishi Pajero
  • 33
    Location with most cars:
    Mombasa - Airport
  • € 53.5 per day
    Cheapest daily price:
    AUTO-UNION - Mombasa - Airport
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Should you rent a car in Kenya?

World renowned for having some of the most beautiful and fascinating areas of natural beauty, Kenya is a very popular destination for tourists who are keen to explore the savannahs teeming with wildlife, glorious beaches and coral reef, national parks and mighty mountains.

Hiring a car in Kenya is easily the best way to get around in comfort and safety and gives you the freedom of being your own boss at the wheel. We have a great range of vehicles to choose from depending on your budget and requirements.

Many tourists in Kenya like to hire an off road vehicle to cope with the demanding terrain if they plan to go off the beaten track. We have a good range of SUVs and 4x4 rentals in Kenya to choose from with models like the Toyota Rav4 and Daihatsu Terios always popular
 

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Mombasa
€64.9
 
 
Estate 5 5 5 from €64.9 per day
Standard 4 5 4 from €81.3 per day
Compact 5 5 3 from €67.5 per day
Car Hire Mombasa Airport
Mombasa Airport
€64.9
 
 
Estate 5 5 5 from €64.9 per day
Standard 4 5 4 from €81.3 per day
Compact 5 5 3 from €67.5 per day
Car Hire Nairobi
Nairobi
€64.9
 
 
Estate 5 5 5 from €64.9 per day
Standard 4 5 4 from €81.3 per day
Compact 5 5 3 from €67.5 per day
Car Hire Nairobi Airport
Nairobi Airport
€64.9
 
 
Estate 5 5 5 from €64.9 per day
Standard 4 5 4 from €81.3 per day
Compact 5 5 3 from €67.5 per day