Nairobi car rentals from $27/day

On average a rental car in Nairobi costs $64 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Nairobi found in the last 2 weeks is $47.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Nairobi. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

Car rental companies onsite at Jomo Kenyatta Intl airport include Autounion Car Rental, Right Cars, Europcar, U-Save, Avis, Global Rent A Car, Classique Car Rentals and Hertz.

The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Jomo Kenyatta Intl airport to off-airport locations is Avis.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Small car rental in Nairobi costs $45 per day, on average.

A Medium car rental in Nairobi costs $95 per day, on average.

A Large car rental in Nairobi costs $128 per day, on average.

In Nairobi, cars are most frequently rented at Autounion Car Rental Avis Counter (8 miles from city center).

Most car rental providers in Nairobi offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Nairobi, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 21 car rental agencies in Nairobi.

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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Nairobi so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

The recommended car type of driving in Nairobi depends on several factors, such as road conditions, personal preferences, and traffic patterns. Compact cars like sedans and hatchbacks are ideal for navigating through the city's narrow streets and congested roads, making it easy to maneuver. All-wheel drives (AWD) are more practical if you plan to visit mountainous and off-road attractions like Nairobi National Park. For passengers with a lot of luggage, SUV or crossovers are most preferred as they provide ample space to ensure the bags' safety.

Local authorities control the speed limit in Nairobi, which varies depending on the road and the zone in which you are driving. Highways and expressways in Nairobi have relatively higher speed limits than urban roads. For example, the maximum speed limit on the Nairobi expressway is 50 mph. The driving speed in residential areas is limited to 30 mph. Adjusting your speed according to traffic and prevailing weather conditions is important.

To accommodate the needs of residents and visitors, Nairobi offers various parking options, from street parking to paid parking lots, hotels, and restaurants. Nairobi has numerous paid parking lots in strategic areas like the city center. Central car park on Market St offers paid parking that can be done using mobile devices. Nairobi hotels and restaurants often provide parking spaces for their guests, so you can opt to stay in hotels such as Radisson Blue Hotel and Residence. Parking costs around 200 KES (around 1.50 USD) an hour. Inquiring about parking spaces in advance when booking a hotel or restaurant is advisable.