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When the group is too big for a van, the Toyota Coaster brings everyone together. It is the bus Kenya trusts for weddings, corporate events, church outings and school trips, and it gets a large party from A to B comfortably, safely and on time.
The bus for big occasions
The Coaster is Toyota's famous small bus, built for reliability and long working lives, and it is a familiar sight at weddings and events across Kenya. One bus means one departure time, one arrival and nobody left behind, which makes planning a big day much simpler.
Who hires the Coaster?
- Weddings: guests from Nairobi to the church and on to the reception, or out to a venue in Naivasha or upcountry.
- Corporate events: conferences, team-building days and offsites.
- Churches and schools: trips, retreats and choir outings.
- Families: ruracio (dowry) ceremonies, funerals and reunions where the whole extended family travels together.
- Large groups arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), such as tour parties, delegations and sports teams.
Seats and luggage
Seating layouts vary between versions of the Coaster. Tell us how many people are travelling and how much luggage they are bringing, and we will confirm the bus available for your dates.
With one of our drivers
Most groups book the Coaster with one of our experienced drivers, so nobody from the group has to drive and everyone can enjoy the day. Our drivers are professional, vetted, long-term members of our team.
Drive it yourself, or add one of our vetted chauffeurs.
Driving a bus needs the right licence category. If you would like to drive the Coaster yourself, send us a copy of your licence when you book and we will confirm whether it covers the Coaster. You also need to be 25 or over.
Planning your day
- Give us the pickup points, the venues and a timetable, even a rough one.
- Name a contact person in the group who can talk to the driver on the day.
- Allow extra time for loading and for traffic, especially on Friday evenings and at weekends.
- For trips out of town, tell us your destination and route when you book. Our road trips from Nairobi guide has drive times to Naivasha, Nakuru and the Maasai Mara.
Airport group transfers
Share your flight details and we track your flight, so the bus and driver are ready at JKIA arrivals when your group comes through. Everyone travels to the hotel together, with the luggage on the same vehicle.
See how to book. For a smaller party, compare it with the Toyota Hiace van or the Toyota Hiace safari van.
What the Toyota Coaster 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 93,960 ≈ $724 USD / £547 GBP / €646 EUR |
| 7 days | KES 214,600 ≈ $1,654 USD / £1,250 GBP / €1,476 EUR |
| 14 days | KES 425,720 ≈ $3,281 USD / £2,480 GBP / €2,927 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 Coaster
- Moves a large group in one trip
- Reliable Toyota bus
- Experienced drivers available
- Group airport transfers
Ideal for
- Weddings
- Corporate events and conferences
- Church and school trips
- Large group airport transfers
Toyota Coaster hire: questions
How many seats does the Toyota Coaster have?
Seating layouts vary between versions. Tell us how many people are travelling and how much luggage they have, and we will confirm the bus available for your dates.
Can I hire the Coaster with a driver?
Yes, and most groups do. A driver 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 drive the Coaster myself?
Driving a bus needs the right licence category. Send us a copy of your licence when you book and we will confirm whether it covers the Coaster. You also need to be 25 or over.
Can I book the Toyota Coaster 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 Coaster 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.