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 15 September 2026.
Most popular company | AUTOUNION |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | ₹ 156 |
Average price per day | ₹ 6,268 |
Cheapest price per day | ₹ 3,727 |
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Nairobi this past week from 41 hire locations out of 21 hire agencies. Prices for a Nairobi small car hire start from ₹ 3,727/day. Check out available deals for 3 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Economy
₹ 4,427+
Compact
₹ 3,727+
Standard
₹ 7,538+
Minivan
₹ 8,136+
Premium SUV
₹ 12,860+
Intermediate SUV
₹ 7,672+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Nairobi, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
₹ 6,202
February
₹ 6,679
March
₹ 6,393
April
₹ 5,821
May
₹ 6,584
June
₹ 6,966
July
₹ 6,775
August
₹ 7,824
September
₹ 7,061
October
₹ 7,061
November
₹ 7,347
December
₹ 8,015
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Ace
Unicorn Rent A Car
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Express Travel Group Limited
Budget
Xdrive Mobility
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Nairobi, Kenya, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 September 2026.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₹ 6,268/day when booking a car hire in Nairobi. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 4,007/day from Right Cars, booked on Sep. 12.
Autounion Car Rental is one of the top picks in Nairobi. They can have you in a hire car for about ₹ 32,982 per week on average.
The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Nairobi it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.
You can potentially save up to 37% on a month-long rental by booking with Right Cars. Right Cars is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Nairobi can cost you on average ₹ 141,353 a month or ₹ 4,712 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.
₹ 0 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Nairobi, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Nairobi, then opt for a Compact hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of October, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as ₹ 0/day.