Nairobi car rentals

On average a rental car in Nairobi costs C$ 96 per day.

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 Right Cars, Hertz and Autounion Car Rental.

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

An Intermediate car rental in Nairobi costs C$ 150 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Nairobi costs C$ 118 per day, on average.

A Premium car rental in Nairobi costs C$ 208 per day, on average.

In Nairobi, cars are most frequently rented at GREEN MOTION Syokimau (11 km from city centre ).

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.