Expat Car Hire

Moving to Kenya for work, business, or a new adventure? Having a reliable vehicle from day one makes it easier to settle in. At Avenue Car Hire, we offer flexible short and long-term car hire options tailored for expatriates—so you can get around comfortably and confidently from the moment you arrive.

Our service is ideal for professionals and families who need a dependable vehicle while adjusting to life in Kenya, house-hunting, or waiting for their personal car to arrive. With a well-maintained fleet, responsive support, and seamless booking, we help make your transition smooth and stress-free.

Types of Expat Car Hire

Short Term Expat Hire (1 - 30 Days)

Ideal for expats needing a vehicle for a few weeks or months, with the option of self-drive or chauffeur service.

Long Term Expat Hire (1 - 12 Month)

Flexible hire for those settling in before purchasing a car, with the option of self-drive or chauffeur service.

Chauffeur Service

Trained professional drivers on both short and long term hires.

Our fleet includes executive saloons , spacious SUVs, reliable 4x4s, and luxury vehicles, ensuring a perfect match for every corporate requirement. Each vehicle is regularly serviced and maintained to guarantee comfort, safety, and reliability.

Toyota Axio (2014-2017)

Axio (2014-2017)

Toyota

Suzuki Jimny 1.5L (2024)

Jimny 1.5L (2024)

Suzuki

Toyota Harrier (2018)

Harrier (2018)

Toyota

Toyota RAV4 (2014+)

RAV4 (2014 - 2017)

Toyota

Toyota Prado 150 Series (2016-2018)

Prado 150 Series (2018 - 2022) - Fabric Interior

Toyota

Toyota RAV4 (2020)

RAV4 (2020)

Toyota

How Expat Car Hire Works

We make hiring a car as an expat seamless and stress-free. Follow these simple steps to get on the road quickly.

1. Start Your Enquiry

Fill out our form or speak with our team to discuss your vehicle needs.

2. Receive a Quote

We’ll share a tailored quote for your approval as per your requirements.

3. Confirm Booking

Submit your documents and make payment to finalise your booking.

4. Pickup or Delivery

Collect your car from us or have it delivered to your location.

benefits of Hiring with avenue car hire

Google Reviews

Based on 120 reviews
The best option when comes to a car hire
The car was well maintained and clean.
Professional for their services.
Thank you Avenue for a great experience at the WRC 2026! Booking the vehicle was easy - I wanted an SUV with good off road tyres - tick! A clean car that had Avenue written all over it! Definitely well maintained and took us to the Sleeping Warrior stage through some slippery wet black cotton soil - with ease! 3x adults plus all our bits and pieces. Great drive! Even sitting in the mad back to Nairobi traffic! Thank you Avenue! We’ll be Back!
Sam was a fantastic driver. Clean, professional, kept time and went above and beyond for my team on site.
Neel and the team at Avenue Car Hire and Leasing were very reliable. Our driver, Josephat, was always on time, drove safely which was important to us given we had kids in the car, and held excellent communication with us during our entire visit. They were flexible with the cars and swapped them as our group scaled up and down during the visit. An excellent experience overall - we'll definitely be rebooking for our next trip.
The team at Avenue Car Hire & Leasing made the leasing process most importantly, completely stress-free. They are a highly trustworthy company that values clear communication and customer satisfaction. Their timely support and response times are top-notch. It’s rare to find a company where the entire staff is this pleasant to deal with. Highly recommended!"
It was quite an experience and we enjoyed the services,good driver and on time.Kindly improve on your response time both for booking and reservation,one has to keep calling for updates.The team in Mombasa is very fast in their response on emails.
Amazing customer service, good flexibility and very transparent in their service. The vehicle fleet is expansive and I will definitely use them again.
A very responsive car rental company

Expat Car Hire FAQs

Moving abroad comes with many decisions, including how to get around. We provide flexible and reliable car hire solutions for expats in Kenya. Below are answers to common questions to help you get started.

A valid international or Kenyan driving licence, passport, and a tax exemption certificate (if applicable).

Yes! We offer flexible long-term hire for expats staying in Kenya for extended periods.

Yes, all vehicles come with comprehensive insurance coverage for your safety.

Yes, you may switch to a different vehicle during your hire period, subject to availability and revised terms.

Yes, we offer delivery and pick-up services within Nairobi and Mombasa at an additional cost.

We provide 24/7 roadside assistance and a quick replacement vehicle if required.

Yes! Our chauffeur-driven service is perfect if you prefer not to drive.

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Make an Enquiry

For any car rent enquiries or requests please fill out the following form and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Alternatively contact us directly via telephone or mobile.