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Corporate car hire in Nairobi
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Organisations including the United Nations (UN), the U.S. Embassy, foreign governments, the Kenya Police and Kenya Airways have hired cars from us. We supply chauffeur-driven and self-drive cars for delegations, conferences, visiting executives and staff, with VAT shown on its own line on every booking.
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The cars that fit, with prices
Daily rates before VAT, with our chauffeur in Nairobi at KES 4,000 a day on top. The all-in totals add delivery and collection in Nairobi, the cleaning and service fee and VAT at 16%, with the chauffeur.
| Car | Seats | Per day | 3 days, all in | 7 days, all in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz S 350 Luxury saloon | 5 | KES 30,000 ≈ $231 USD / £175 GBP / €206 EUR | KES 121,800 ≈ $939 USD / £710 GBP / €837 EUR | KES 279,560 ≈ $2,154 USD / £1,629 GBP / €1,922 EUR |
| Toyota Land Cruiser V8 Executive 4x4 | 7 | KES 25,000 ≈ $193 USD / £146 GBP / €172 EUR | KES 104,400 ≈ $805 USD / £608 GBP / €718 EUR | KES 238,960 ≈ $1,841 USD / £1,392 GBP / €1,643 EUR |
| Toyota Alphard Luxury van | 8 | KES 15,000 ≈ $116 USD / £87 GBP / €103 EUR plus chauffeur | KES 69,600 ≈ $536 USD / £405 GBP / €479 EUR | KES 157,760 ≈ $1,216 USD / £919 GBP / €1,085 EUR |
| Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Premium 4x4 | 7 | KES 14,000 ≈ $108 USD / £82 GBP / €96 EUR | KES 66,120 ≈ $510 USD / £385 GBP / €455 EUR | KES 149,640 ≈ $1,153 USD / £872 GBP / €1,029 EUR |
| Mazda CX-8 7-seater SUV | 7 | KES 9,000 ≈ $69 USD / £52 GBP / €62 EUR | KES 48,720 ≈ $375 USD / £284 GBP / €335 EUR | KES 109,040 ≈ $840 USD / £635 GBP / €750 EUR |
| Toyota Harrier Luxury crossover SUV | 5 | KES 9,000 ≈ $69 USD / £52 GBP / €62 EUR | KES 48,720 ≈ $375 USD / £284 GBP / €335 EUR | KES 109,040 ≈ $840 USD / £635 GBP / €750 EUR |
| Mazda CX-5 Premium crossover SUV | 5 | KES 8,500 ≈ $66 USD / £50 GBP / €58 EUR | KES 46,980 ≈ $362 USD / £274 GBP / €323 EUR | KES 104,980 ≈ $809 USD / £612 GBP / €722 EUR |
| Toyota Coaster Bus | Ask us | KES 26,000 ≈ $200 USD / £151 GBP / €179 EUR | KES 107,880 ≈ $831 USD / £629 GBP / €742 EUR | KES 247,080 ≈ $1,904 USD / £1,439 GBP / €1,699 EUR |
What companies hire us for
- Delegations and conferences: cars and drivers for visitors to UN Gigiri, the KICC and the big hotels, met at JKIA.
- Visiting executives: a Mercedes-Benz S 350 or Land Cruiser V8 with a chauffeur for the week.
- Staff on assignment: a Toyota Harrier, Mazda CX-5 or Toyota Axio, self-drive, for a few weeks. See monthly car hire.
- Teams and field visits: the seven-seat Mazda CX-8 or Toyota Prado, or a Toyota Coaster for a bigger group.
- Events and launches: several cars with drivers on the same day.
Chauffeurs for your guests
Our chauffeurs are vetted, long-serving members of our team. They are on time, discreet and presentable, they know the security gates at the embassies, the UN and the big hotels, and what is said in the car stays in the car. A chauffeur costs KES 4,000 ($31 USD / £23 GBP / €28 EUR) a day within Nairobi and KES 5,000 ($39 USD / £29 GBP / €34 EUR) outside, plus food and overnight accommodation away from Nairobi, and there is no security deposit when our chauffeur drives. Read our chauffeur standards.
Booking several cars
Book each car online, or send us the list on WhatsApp or by email: the cars, the dates, the pickup points and the name of each passenger or driver. We confirm every car and send the booking details for each one. One contact on your side who can talk to our team on the day makes everything simpler.
Paperwork for your finance team
Every booking shows the rental, delivery, the cleaning and service fee, the subtotal, VAT at 16% and the total on separate lines. Tell us what your finance team needs when you book, and we will tell you what we can provide. Our business is Urban Escape Luxury Cars, LLC, a Kenyan registered business.
Safety and records
Every car is a 2019 model or newer, serviced before each hire, with GPS tracking and an anti-theft system. During a delivery you can see your driver's live location on our website. We film the car at handover and return, so there is a clear record for your files. Read our fair damage promise.
Visitors landing at JKIA
For a delegation or a visiting executive, the first impression is the airport. Send us the flight numbers and passenger names; we track every flight, and a chauffeur meets each guest in the arrivals hall with a name sign and takes them straight to the hotel. If a flight is delayed, the driver works to the real landing time, and our 24/7 line keeps your coordinator informed. See how JKIA car hire works and our airport promise.
Self-drive for staff
Staff driving themselves must be 25 or over with a licence held for at least 2 years, and each driver is named on the agreement. Visitors from abroad should read our guide to driving in Kenya with a foreign licence.
How it works at Urban Escape
- Delivered anywhere in Nairobi and JKIA: JKIA arrivals, your hotel or your home. Delivery and collection cost KES 1,000 ($8 USD / £6 GBP / €7 EUR) each way anywhere in Nairobi.
- Flight tracking: add your flight number and your driver works to the real landing time. The evening before you land, we send your driver's name and number on WhatsApp.
- A video walk-round: we film the car with you at handover and again at return, and you leave with a written return receipt.
- 2019 or newer cars: every car is a 2019 model or newer, serviced and cleaned before each hire. In most cases you will know the exact car assigned to you in advance: your booking page shows it, with its licence plate and photos.
- A replacement car if the car has a manufacturer (mechanical) issue.
- 24/7 support: one call or WhatsApp message reaches a person, day or night.
The rules that matter
- Drivers must be 25 or over and have held a full licence for at least 2 years. We can sometimes waive the 2-year rule; ask before you book.
- The minimum hire is 3 days.
- Mileage is unlimited on every car.
- Paved roads only. Game drives only in our Land Cruiser Safari.
- No border crossing: our cars stay in Kenya.
These are the headline rules. The rental agreement you sign for each booking is the one that counts, so check it before you drive. Our rental terms in plain words explain every clause.
Paying today
No credit card is required for checkout. You pay a refundable 30% reservation deposit within 2 hours of booking (card payment link or M-Pesa), and the balance when you see the car, by M-Pesa, bank transfer, credit card or cash. Cancellation is free until the car is handed over. Paying from abroad? Our guide to paying for car hire from abroad explains each option.
Read before you book
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What our customers say
Toyota Land Cruiser V8 “I've hired a Toyota V8 from them and it was clean and well maintained. The response when I was extending was fast. I'll definitely use them again on my return trip.”
Mercedes-Benz C 200 “We always get our corporate cars for long term from Urban Escape Luxury Cars, they have the best rate.”
Toyota Corolla Fielder “Excellent customer service, quick responses, and well-maintained, reliable cars. The entire experience was smooth and professional.”
Questions
Do you provide cars for delegations and conferences?
Yes. Chauffeur-driven cars and buses for delegations at UN Gigiri, the KICC and Nairobi hotels, met at JKIA.
Which organisations have hired from you?
Clients include the United Nations (UN), the U.S. Embassy, foreign governments, the Kenya Police and Kenya Airways.
Is VAT shown on corporate bookings?
Yes. Every booking shows the subtotal, VAT at 16% and the total on separate lines.
Can I book several cars at once?
Yes. Book each online, or send us the list on WhatsApp or by email and we confirm every car.
Can our staff drive the cars themselves?
Yes, every car except the Alphard, if each driver is 25 or over, has held a licence for 2 years and is named on the agreement.
How much is a corporate chauffeur?
KES 4,000 a day within Nairobi and KES 5,000 outside, plus the car's daily rate and VAT. There is no security deposit with our chauffeur.
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