East Africa car hire

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Cheap car hire in East Africa

These are the best prices for 23-30 May.
Class Economy Car car
Class Economy Car
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
$23/day
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Perodua Axia car
Perodua Axia
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
$32/day
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Class Intermediate Car car
Class Intermediate Car
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
$52/day
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Toyota Allion car
Toyota Allion
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
$45/day
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Perodua Bezza car
Perodua Bezza
or similar Large
5
2
2/4
$38/day
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Suzuki Ertiga car
Suzuki Ertiga
or similar Van
5
3
4-5
$124/day
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Mitsubishi Montero car
Mitsubishi Montero
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
$148/day
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Suzuki Celerio car
Suzuki Celerio
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
$23/day
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Toyota Sienta car
Toyota Sienta
or similar Van
5
2
4-5
$70/day
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Isuzu D-Max car
Isuzu D-Max
or similar Pickup truck
5
2
2/4
$235/day
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado car
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
$164/day
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Class Compact SUV car
Class Compact SUV
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
$54/day
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Suzuki Vitara car
Suzuki Vitara
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$54/day
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Class Compact Wagon car
Class Compact Wagon
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
$58/day
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for East Africa car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in East Africa with confidence.

How far in advance should you book car hire in East Africa?

You should book your car hire in East Africa around 42 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the most popular car to hire in East Africa?

Hires in the SUV category (Nissan X-Trail or similar) are the most popular option in East Africa, costing $132/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as $39/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in East Africa?

The cheapest month to hire a car in East Africa is September at an average cost of $77/day. February is the most expensive month to hire a car in East Africa when prices are $88/day on average, which tends to be 51% above the yearly average hire price for East Africa.

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Most popular car type

Average price

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GREEN MOTION
Medium
$99/day
$77/day

Top tips for hiring a car in East Africa

  • 25% of our users found a car hire in East Africa for $77 or less
  • Small hire cars in East Africa are around 82% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in East Africa

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in East Africa?

    On average a car hire in East Africa costs $150 per day.

  • How can I find car hires near me in East Africa?

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

  • Where should I hire a car in East Africa?

    Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to hire a car in East Africa are Harare (52% of total searches of users looking to hire a car in East Africa), Nairobi (12%) and Lusaka (9%).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in East Africa?

    On average a car hire in East Africa costs $1,047 per week ($150 per day).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in East Africa?

    On average a car hire in East Africa costs $4,486 per month ($150 per day).

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    15 Locations

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