Front and side view
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has long been the car heads of state, chief executives and diplomats are driven in. Our S 350 brings that same calm, quiet luxury to your time in Nairobi, whether you are meeting investors in Upper Hill, collecting a VIP guest from the airport or arriving at a wedding in style.
The executive car, done properly
The S-Class is Mercedes-Benz's flagship saloon, and it feels like it from the first moment. The ride is smooth over Nairobi's speed bumps and rough patches, the cabin is hushed even on the Expressway, and the rear seats give tall passengers real legroom. It is the car to choose when the journey itself is part of the impression you want to make.
Best enjoyed from the back seat
Most clients book the S 350 with one of our chauffeurs. You can take calls, read your papers or simply rest between meetings, while a driver who knows the city handles the traffic, the parking and the security gates. Our chauffeurs are professional, vetted, long-term members of our team, and many repeat clients ask for the same driver every time they come back.
Drive it yourself, or add one of our vetted chauffeurs.
If you would rather drive yourself, you can: every car in our fleet except the Alphard is available self-drive to drivers aged 25 or over.
Who hires the S 350?
- Business travellers and senior executives with a week of meetings in Westlands, Upper Hill, Gigiri or the city centre.
- Companies and organisations looking after visiting directors, board members or conference speakers.
- Embassy and diplomatic guests who expect a discreet, professional service.
- Couples and families on a wedding day, for the bride, the groom or the parents of the couple.
- Anyone coming home for a milestone birthday, anniversary or family celebration who wants to arrive in style.
Weddings and special occasions
An S-Class outside the church or the garden venue makes the photographs. Book it with a chauffeur for the day so the couple can relax, and tell us the venue, the timings and a contact on the day, so your driver is in the right place at the right moment. For the rest of the family, pair it with a Toyota Alphard or a Toyota Coaster for the guests.
Airport pickups
A long-haul flight is easier when the car is waiting. Share your flight number and we track your flight, so your driver meets you in the arrivals hall at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and takes you straight to your hotel. The boot takes a couple's luggage comfortably; if you are travelling with several large suitcases, tell us, and we'll suggest a car with more room.
Where it can go
The S 350 is made for tarmac: city streets, the Expressway and the main highways upcountry.
See how to book, or compare it with the Mercedes-Benz C 200 if you need a smaller executive saloon.
What the Mercedes-Benz S 350 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 107,880 ≈ $831 USD / £629 GBP / €742 EUR |
| 7 days | KES 247,080 ≈ $1,904 USD / £1,439 GBP / €1,699 EUR |
| 14 days | KES 490,680 ≈ $3,781 USD / £2,859 GBP / €3,374 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 S 350
- The Mercedes-Benz flagship saloon
- Quiet, spacious rear cabin
- Chauffeur-driven or self-drive
- Ideal for VIP airport pickups
Ideal for
- VIP and executive travel
- Weddings and anniversaries
- Corporate and embassy guests
- JKIA airport transfers
Mercedes-Benz S 350 hire: questions
Can I hire a Mercedes S-Class with a driver in Nairobi?
Yes. Most clients book the S 350 with one of our chauffeurs. A chauffeur costs KES 4,000 a day within Nairobi or KES 5,000 a day outside Nairobi, and on trips away from Nairobi you also cover your driver's food and overnight accommodation.
Can I hire the S 350 for a wedding?
Yes. Book it with a chauffeur for the day and tell us the venue, the timings and a contact on the day, so your driver is ready when you need them.
How many passengers does the S 350 take?
It seats five, but it is at its best with two or three passengers in the back. For larger groups, pair it with a Toyota Alphard.
Can I book the Mercedes-Benz S 350 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 Mercedes-Benz S 350 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.