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The Toyota Axio is one of the most familiar cars on Kenyan roads, and one of the most sensible. It is reliable, economical and discreet, with room for five and a proper boot. If you want dependable transport at one of the lowest daily rates in our fleet, the Axio is the car.
Dependable, economical, discreet
The Axio is the Corolla saloon Toyota builds for the Japanese market, and it has become a Kenyan favourite because it simply keeps going. It is easy to drive, light on fuel and blends in anywhere, from a city car park to a village road side. Nobody looks twice at an Axio, which is exactly what many visitors want when they are running errands, visiting projects or getting around town.
Who hires the Axio?
- Diaspora visitors managing projects back home: site visits, meetings with contractors, trips to the bank and the land office.
- Longer stays, where a low daily rate makes a real difference over weeks.
- Students, young professionals and solo travellers.
- Families who need a second car while the main car does the long trip.
- Business visitors who want reliable transport and nothing more.
A proper boot
Unlike many small cars, the Axio is a saloon with a separate boot, which takes suitcases for the airport run and hides shopping and bags from view when you park. With seating for five, it is a practical family car around town.
City driving and errands
In Nairobi's stop-start traffic, the Axio's economy really shows. It is easy to manoeuvre, easy to park, and familiar to mechanics right across the country. If you are spending your days moving between Westlands, the CBD and the estates, it keeps costs down and stress low.
Out of town
The Axio is comfortable on the main tarmac highways, whether you are visiting family in Murang'a, Nyeri or Machakos, or taking a day trip to Lake Naivasha. Tell us your destination when you book.
Airport pickups
Share your flight number and we track your flight, so your Axio is waiting at arrivals at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). We walk round the car with you, show you the spare wheel and jack, film a quick video walkthrough, and hand you the keys.
Self-drive or with a chauffeur
Drive it yourself, or add one of our vetted chauffeurs. The Axio is an easy first car to drive in Nairobi if you have been away for a while: light, predictable and familiar to everyone on the road. To drive yourself you need to be 25 or over, with a licence held for at least 2 years.
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Want a little more style? Look at the Mazda Axela. Need an estate car with an even bigger boot? Ask us about the Toyota Corolla Fielder.
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What the Toyota Axio 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 19,140 ≈ $148 USD / £111 GBP / €132 EUR |
| 7 days | KES 40,020 ≈ $309 USD / £233 GBP / €276 EUR |
| 14 days | KES 76,560 ≈ $590 USD / £446 GBP / €527 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 Axio
- One of our most affordable cars
- Economical and reliable
- Discreet and familiar
- Saloon boot for luggage
Ideal for
- Errands and project visits
- Longer stays on a budget
- Solo travellers
- Airport runs
Toyota Axio hire: questions
Is the Toyota Axio a cheap car to hire in Nairobi?
Yes. It is one of the most affordable cars in our fleet. Pick your dates on its page to see the full price, including delivery, collection and VAT (value added tax).
Is the Toyota Axio the same as a Corolla?
The Axio is the Corolla saloon Toyota builds for the Japanese market. Many of the Toyotas on Kenyan roads come from Japan.
Can I book the Toyota Axio 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 Toyota Axio 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.