Front and side view
When the job is about carrying things, the Toyota Hilux single cab is the tool for it. A simple cabin up front and a long, open load bed behind make it ideal for moving furniture, building materials, event equipment and supplies around Nairobi and beyond.
Built to carry
The single cab gives most of its length to the load bed, so you get more space for goods than in a double cab. With the Hilux's famous toughness behind it, it is a dependable workhorse for a day of moving, a week of project work or a busy event weekend.
Who hires the Hilux single cab?
- Diaspora clients building back home who need to collect materials, fittings and furniture.
- Families moving house, or moving a relative's belongings across town.
- Event and catering teams carrying tents, chairs, tables and equipment.
- Small businesses that need a pickup for a busy week without buying one.
- Anyone collecting a big purchase from the Industrial Area, a furniture maker or a market.
Seats
The single cab has one row of seats. Tell us how many people need to travel in the cabin, and we will confirm it suits you. If you need to bring a team, the Toyota Hilux double cab seats five.
Loading and security
- Secure every load with straps or rope before you set off, and don't overload the vehicle.
- Cover anything that could be damaged by rain or dust.
- Items in an open load bed are exposed to theft: don't leave the bed loaded when you park, and keep valuables in the cabin.
Where it can go
The Hilux is at home in Nairobi and on the main highways out of it. Tell us your destination when you book so we can confirm the route. If you need to deliver to a site on a dirt road, tell us before you book: our cars can't be driven on unpaved roads, so we'll help you plan around it.
Self-drive or with a driver
Drive it yourself, or add one of our vetted chauffeurs. To drive yourself you need to be 25 or over, with a valid licence. A driver who knows Nairobi's industrial areas and back routes can save a lot of time on a busy day of collections.
Handover you can trust
At handover we walk round the vehicle with you, show you the spare wheel and jack, and film a video walkthrough of the inside and outside, including the load bed. We encourage you to film your own too.
Delivered to you
We deliver it to your home, your site office in Nairobi or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
See how to book. Need to move people rather than goods? Look at the Toyota Hiace van.
What the Toyota Hilux Single Cab 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 48,720 ≈ $375 USD / £284 GBP / €335 EUR |
| 7 days | KES 109,040 ≈ $840 USD / £635 GBP / €750 EUR |
| 14 days | KES 214,600 ≈ $1,654 USD / £1,250 GBP / €1,476 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 Hilux Single Cab
- Long, open load bed
- Legendary Toyota toughness
- Ideal for moving and project work
- Self-drive or with a driver
Ideal for
- Building materials and supplies
- Moving house or furniture
- Event and catering equipment
- Small business jobs
Toyota Hilux Single Cab hire: questions
What is the difference between the Hilux single cab and double cab?
The single cab has one row of seats and a longer load bed, for carrying goods. The double cab has two rows of seats for five people and a shorter load bed.
Can I hire the Hilux single cab with a driver?
Yes. A driver costs KES 4,000 a day within Nairobi or KES 5,000 a day outside Nairobi, plus your driver's food and overnight accommodation on trips away from Nairobi.
Can I book the Toyota Hilux Single Cab 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 Hilux Single Cab 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.