Car hire in Mombasa, Kenya

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When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Mombasa?

Our data shows that August is the cheapest month to rent a car in Mombasa. It’s around 976.792 ₫ per day in August, compared to the yearly average of 1.195.156 ₫ per day.
Cheapest month avgAugust • 976.792 ₫
Yearly avg price1.195.156 ₫

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There are 18 car hire providers in Mombasa. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Mombasa

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Mombasa. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Mombasa

What's the most popular car to hire in Mombasa?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Ford Fiesta is the most popular car to hire in Mombasa, with prices starting from 1.393.233 ₫ per day. The Toyota Corolla and similar models are also popular drives in Mombasa.
Ford Fiesta
Ford Fiesta15% chose this
Toyota Corolla
Toyota Corolla13% chose this
Toyota Crown
Toyota Crown7% chose this
Toyota Land Cruiser
Toyota Land Cruiser7% chose this
Most popular carFord Fiesta
Why?Small, practical, easy to park

Mombasa's cheapest car hire providers

Green Motion has the cheapest car hire in Mombasa right now, with prices from 1.393.233 ₫ per day. You'll save an average of 1.343.862 ₫ per day when you book with them.
Green Motionfrom 1.393.233 ₫ per day
Auto-Unionfrom 2.574.497 ₫ per day
Europcarfrom 2.770.874 ₫ per day
XDrivefrom 2.865.915 ₫ per day
Cheapest providerGreen Motion
Book with them to save around1.343.862 ₫ per day

Hiring a car in Mombasa: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyGreen Motion
Most popular carEconomy, 4-5 doors
Average daily price2.765.478 ₫
Best time to bookLess than 1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Mombasa

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Mombasa car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Mombasa that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Mombasa for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Mombasa avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Mombasa, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Mombasa car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Mombasa will set you back around 2.765.478 ₫ per day or 13.332.994 ₫ per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Mombasa is a compact estate (sometimes known as a station wagon). The most popular is Economy, 4-5 doors.

The cheapest car hire company in Mombasa is currently Green Motion, followed by Auto-Union.

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Mombasa is currently January.

On average, around 13.332.994 ₫. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Mombasa is 9.752.625 ₫.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Mombasa for a whole month is 103.984.218 ₫. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

If you're looking for freedom to explore Mombasa, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Mombasa that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Mombasa.

Most places – Mombasa included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 1.548.236 ₫ per day. The average price per day is around 2.765.478 ₫.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Green Motion, Auto-Union and Unicorn rent a car offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated Auto-Union as the best overall in terms of experience.

Yes – van hire is available in Mombasa.