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Kenya car rentals in 2026

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 20 July 2026.

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Compact
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Cheapflights insights for Kenya car rentals

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

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

For the best savings on car hire in Kenya, make your reservation 52 days before pickup. The average price then is just ฿1,075/day – about 1,792% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Kenya?

Looking to hire a car in Kenya? Autounion Car Rental had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only ฿27.10/day. U-Save also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at ฿33.83/day.

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

Planning to hire a car in Kenya? March is the cheapest month, costing about ฿1,478 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿2,184. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

฿1,781

February

฿1,915

March

฿1,478

April

฿1,646

May

฿1,613

June

฿2,083

July

฿2,150

August

฿2,050

September

฿1,781

October

฿2,150

November

฿2,083

December

฿2,184

What car do most people hire in Kenya?

SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV, for example) are the most popular in Kenya. Standard (Class Standard Truck) and Compact (Toyota RAV4) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Kenya.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Kenya?

Both Avis and Ace have 4 locations in Kenya, more than any other rental company in the area.

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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 20 July 2026.

Avis

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•4 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•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

6.0

Ace

4 locations
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Unicorn Rent A Car

6 locations
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U-Save

1 location
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Express Travel Group Limited

2 locations
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Budget

4 locations
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Xdrive Mobility

3 locations
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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 20 July 2026.

  • 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.

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