Kenya is a paradise everyone deserves to visit in a life time and this can be achieved by renting a car in Kenya. You can always choose a car of your choice and go anywhere in Kenya, either on a self-drive adventure, or car hire with a driver.
Diving deep into Kenya is a thrilling activity as you explore, starting from her capital, Nairobi, down to the Masai Mara. This can derive enjoyment when you do not get involved in paying any extra charges for any car service.
Rent a car in Kenya
Looking for that reliable, affordable and best rental car to use for your adventure in Kenya or even a business trip, we have you sorted.
We have a large fleet of vehicles for you to choose from that range from small sedan cars, 4×4 safari vehicles like Land Cruisers and for travelers who would like to have a more intimate experience we have a rooftop tents that can be availed with the necessary camping gear for you.
Tips on how to avoid extra charges while renting a car in Kenya
Use a fuel effective car: As a visitor, you would not like to spend your entire money during a trip, therefore, one way to avoid extra cost is choosing a vehicle that does not consume a lot of fuel.
There fore, it is wise to choose a relatively small 4×4 vehicle because these do not consume a lot of fuel, compared to the large vehicles, thus saving you money on fuel.
Read the contract thoroughly: Car rental companies always provide their clients with contracts that show an agreement between both parties. It is incumbent of the visitor to read through the contract before taking on the vehicle.
In case of some thing you do not understand, ask the company representative to clarify. This will save you from penalties that you may receive when you breach the contract such as, carrying out field repairs without consent from the company.
Availability of insurance: Make sure you have Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) for yourself in case of accidents. This is because the comprehensive insurance that comes on rented vehicles does not cover personal injuries, especially when trouble is caused by the visitor.
Having PAI will help you cover your medical expenses in event of an accident.
Have an itinerary: You need to book the vehicle for only the time you want to use it in Kenya. This is because when you have extra days involved, you will be required to pay more money for the inconvenience caused by the extra day.
Inspect the car on reception: To avoid extra charges, it is very wise to have record by photograph of the vehicle’s interior and exterior before your self-drive in Kenya. This will save you from paying for pre-existing damages that you have no idea of.
Inspect the vehicle on return: Have a thorough inspection of the interior and exterior of the vehicle to see if there are damages you caused or not. Ensure it is also clean on both inside and outside to escape potential cleaning fees the company may ask for.
Avoid late return: You need to keep time on when to return the vehicle. The agreed upon by the visitor and the car rental company should be kept especially by the visitor. This is to avoid expensive late fees that some companies may ask for.
Off-airport booking: When the company representative drives to the airport to deliver or pick the vehicle, an extra charge may be involved from the original booking fees. Therefore, it is wise to rent a car from an off-airport location to avoid those extra charges, even during its pick up.