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The Mazda Demio is a small hatchback that makes getting around Nairobi simple. It is easy to drive, easy to park and light on fuel, and it is the most affordable car in our fleet.
Small, simple, economical
The Demio is a compact five-door hatchback. It slips through city traffic, fits into tight parking spaces and keeps your fuel costs down, which makes it a sensible choice for errands, meetings and getting around town.
Who hires the Demio?
- Visitors running errands and visiting projects around Nairobi.
- Longer stays, where a low daily rate makes a real difference over weeks.
- Solo travellers and couples with light luggage.
Out of town
The Demio is happy on the main tarmac highways for a day trip, though with five adults and bags it is at its best around town. Tell us your destination when you book.
Self-drive or with a chauffeur
Drive it yourself, or add one of our vetted chauffeurs. To drive yourself you need to be 25 or over, with a valid licence.
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Need a separate boot for suitcases? Look at the Toyota Axio. Need more luggage space still? See the Toyota Corolla Fielder.
See how to book.
What the Mazda Demio costs for a real trip
All in, self-drive: the daily rate, delivery and collection in Nairobi (JKIA included), the cleaning and service fee, and VAT at 16%. Fuel is extra, and you return the car with the same fuel level.
| Hire | Total, VAT included |
|---|---|
| 3 days | KES 17,400 ≈ $134 USD / £101 GBP / €120 EUR |
| 7 days | KES 35,960 ≈ $277 USD / £210 GBP / €247 EUR |
| 14 days | KES 68,440 ≈ $527 USD / £399 GBP / €471 EUR |
The refundable security deposit is on top, and is refunded immediately after the return handover inspection.
With every Urban Escape car
A 2019 model or newer, serviced and cleaned before each hire, with comprehensive insurance, unlimited mileage, GPS tracking, 24/7 help and a replacement car if the car has a manufacturer (mechanical) issue. Add a vetted chauffeur for KES 4,000 a day in Nairobi or KES 5,000 outside. Cars stay in Kenya and on paved roads; only our Land Cruiser Safari goes on game drives. Pay a refundable reservation deposit within 2 hours of booking (we send a card payment link, or M-Pesa details by WhatsApp, phone or email), then the balance when you see the car, by M-Pesa, bank transfer, credit card or cash. Free cancellation until the car is handed over.
Why clients choose the Demio
- Our most affordable car
- Economical to run
- Easy to park
- Five doors
Ideal for
- Errands and city driving
- Longer stays on a budget
- Solo travellers and couples
Mazda Demio hire: questions
Is the Mazda Demio a cheap car to hire in Nairobi?
Yes. It is the most affordable car in our fleet. Pick your dates on its page to see the full price, including delivery, collection and VAT (value added tax).
Can I book the Mazda Demio from abroad?
Yes. Most of our clients book from the USA, UK, Europe and the UAE, and your car is confirmed before you fly. Pay a refundable reservation deposit within 2 hours of booking (we send a card payment link, or M-Pesa details by WhatsApp, phone or email), then the balance when you see the car, by M-Pesa, bank transfer, credit card or cash. Free cancellation until the car is handed over.
Can you deliver the Mazda Demio to JKIA?
Yes. Share your flight details and we track your flight. The evening before you land we send your driver's name and number, and the driver greets you in arrivals with a sign bearing your name and the car. We also deliver to hotels and homes in Westlands, Kilimani, Karen and across Nairobi. Delivery and collection cost KES 1,000 each way.
Deposit: when your money comes back
You see the exact security deposit for your car in your quote before you book, and again on your booking page. It is fully refundable and due with your remaining balance by handover. It is not an extra charge: it is returned when the car is returned. Your security deposit is refunded immediately after the return handover inspection. It comes back the same way you paid it: by M-Pesa to the number it came from, to the bank account you paid from, back to your card, or in cash. We check the car together and film it, just as we did at handover, and you get a written return receipt. If nothing is owed, you get it all back.
Only these can be taken off:
- fuel below the level you received, at the pump price
- traffic and speed camera fines, parking and tolls, at cost
- a late return, after the 1-hour grace period
- new damage shown on the handover and return videos, up to your Excess Fee for Damage
Anything taken off is on a written list, with the video or a receipt to show it, and there are no admin or processing fees.
Booking with a chauffeur? With one of our chauffeurs driving there is no security deposit and no Excess Fee for Damage. Read our fair damage promise, the rental terms in plain words, every car's price and deposit, and how JKIA airport handover works.