Car Hire Prices in Nairobi – Rate Guide

Daily, weekly and monthly rates for all vehicle classes. All prices in KES. No hidden fees.

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What Do Car Hire Rates in Nairobi Cover?

Barguts Tours charges 1 inclusive hire rate covering the vehicle, comprehensive insurance and unlimited standard roadside assistance within Kenya. There are 2 items not included in the base rate including fuel and the refundable security deposit. All rates below are in KES.

What Are the Self Drive Car Hire Rates in Nairobi?

The table below shows the daily, weekly and monthly self drive hire rates for each vehicle class available from Barguts Tours in Nairobi. Rates are in KES. The weekly rate applies to bookings of 7 consecutive days. The monthly rate applies to bookings of 28–31 consecutive days.

Self drive car hire rates — Barguts Tours, Nairobi. All rates in KES. Fuel not included.
Vehicle Class Example Models Daily Rate Weekly Rate Monthly Rate Security Deposit
Economy Sedan Toyota Vitz, Mazda Demio KES 3,500 KES 21,000 KES 75,000 KES 15,000
Mid-Size Sedan Toyota Corolla, Honda Fit KES 4,500 KES 27,000 KES 95,000 KES 20,000
SUV / 4x4 Toyota RAV4, Nissan X-Trail KES 6,500 KES 39,000 KES 140,000 KES 30,000
Large 4x4 (Safari) Toyota Prado, Land Cruiser KES 9,000 KES 54,000 KES 190,000 KES 40,000
Luxury Saloon Toyota Camry, Mercedes C-Class KES 8,500 KES 51,000 KES 180,000 KES 35,000
7-Seater MPV Toyota Noah, Nissan Serena KES 7,000 KES 42,000 KES 150,000 KES 30,000
Minivan (14 seats) Toyota HiAce, Nissan Urvan KES 9,500 KES 57,000 KES 200,000 KES 40,000
Bus (33 seats) Toyota Coaster, Isuzu KES 18,000 KES 108,000 KES 380,000 KES 60,000

Daily mileage allowance: 250 km. Excess mileage charged per km at rates confirmed at booking. All rates include comprehensive insurance within Kenya. Rates are subject to change — call 0707 116 220 for a confirmed quote.

What Does a Hired Driver Cost in Nairobi?

The table below shows the driver hire rates charged in addition to the vehicle rate above. The combined cost of car hire with driver equals the vehicle rate plus the driver rate. Driver rates are in KES.

Driver hire rates — added to vehicle hire rate. All rates in KES.
Hire Duration Driver Rate Notes
Half-day (up to 4 hours) KES 1,500 Airport transfers and short runs
Full day (up to 8 hours) KES 2,500 Standard shift. Overtime billed per hour.
Overnight (per night) KES 1,000 Driver accommodation supplement
Weekly driver hire KES 14,000 7 consecutive days, standard shift

To hire a car with a driver, see the car hire with driver page.

What Are the One-Way Route Rates from Nairobi?

The table below shows indicative one-way and return rates for Barguts Tours's 6 most popular road trip routes from Nairobi. Rates shown are for a Toyota Prado 4x4, the recommended vehicle for long-distance and safari routes. Rates are in KES. Fuel is not included.

Route hire rates — Toyota Prado 4x4. Fuel not included. All rates in KES.
Route Distance One-Way (Self Drive) Return (Self Drive) With Driver (Full Day)
Nairobi – Mombasa 490 km KES 12,000 KES 22,000 KES 14,500
Nairobi – Maasai Mara 270 km KES 9,000 KES 16,000 KES 11,500
Nairobi – Amboseli 240 km KES 9,000 KES 16,000 KES 11,500
Nairobi – Nakuru 160 km KES 6,500 KES 12,000 KES 9,000
Nairobi – Diani Beach 500 km KES 12,500 KES 23,000 KES 15,000
Nairobi – Kisumu 340 km KES 10,000 KES 18,500 KES 12,500

Route rates are indicative. The confirmed rate depends on the vehicle class selected and specific travel dates. Call 0707 116 220 for a confirmed route quote.

What Is Included in the Hire Rate?

There are 4 items included in every Barguts Tours hire rate including:

  • Comprehensive vehicle insurance — valid across Kenya for the hire period.
  • Standard roadside assistance — Barguts Tours provides on-call assistance for mechanical breakdown within Kenya.
  • 250 km daily mileage allowance — on all daily self drive bookings.
  • Vehicle delivery to your location — within the 10 serviced Nairobi areas at no additional charge.

What Is Not Included in the Hire Rate?

There are 3 items not included in the hire rate including:

  • Fuel — vehicles are provided with a full tank. The hirer is responsible for refuelling during the hire period.
  • Refundable security deposit — returned in full at vehicle return subject to no damage or fuel deficit.
  • Driver cost — the driver daily rate applies separately to the vehicle rate for all chauffeur bookings.

Frequently Asked Questions – Car Hire Pricing in Nairobi

  • Do Rates Change During Public Holidays?

    Public holiday surcharges apply to bookings that include Kenyan public holidays. The surcharge is 15% of the daily rate per public holiday day included in the booking. Barguts Tours provides the final rate inclusive of any applicable surcharges at the time of booking confirmation.

  • Does Barguts Tours Offer a Long-Term Hire Discount?

    Yes. Bookings of 28 days or more attract a discount of 25–30% against the daily rate, depending on vehicle class. Corporate accounts receive negotiated monthly rates for recurring hire. Contact Barguts Tours on 0707 116 220 to discuss a corporate rate.

  • What Is the Cancellation Policy?

    Cancellations made 48 hours or more before the hire start date incur no cancellation fee. Cancellations under 48 hours forfeit 50% of the deposit. No-shows on the collection date forfeit the full deposit. Barguts Tours provides a full refund for cancellations caused by confirmed force majeure events.