One-Way Car Rentals in Kenya

One Way Car Rental Kenya: Take a one way car hire in Kenya between cities & cross borders to  Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda & Burundi at an extra one way car rental fee.

Car rental East Africa offers easy, convenient and affordable one-way self drive hire in Nairobi, Mombasa, Malindi, Kilifi, Watamu over to Kampala, Entebbe, Kigali, Bujumbura, Dodoma, Dar-es-salaam, Arusha, Mwanza, Eldoret, Nakuru, Kisumu, Kilifi and Watamu.

Apart from Cities, car rental East Africa also extends its one way car rental throughout all the National parks in Kenya as; Masai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro conservation Area, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara national Park, Murchison Falls national Park, Kidepo national Park, Akagera National Park, Volcanoes National Park, among others.

Our one way car rental deals in Kenya, allows you to pick up a car from one location and dropping it to another location at an affordable one way car hire fee from as low as $180 to $500, depending on where the car will be dropped. This one way car rental fee covers fuel cost to return the car to the pick up point, driver’s allowance, overnight accommodation the night before picking the car, Driver’s transport fare to the drop off location.

Apart from One way car rental fee, a valid COMESA License is also required for crossing the borders from Kenya to Uganda, Kenya to Tanzania, Kenya to Rwanda, Congo, Burundi among others. The COMESA license varies from $20 to $400 depending on the number of days, month or years the vehicle has to stay out of Uganda.

One-way car rentals are ideal for:

Road trips across various East African cities or countries

Saves time by not returning the rental car to the location it was picked

Unexpected changes in the trip

How much is it to rent a one-way car rental ?

One way car rental cost is determined by: car type, Pick up/Drop off location, distance apart from Office location, your travel dates.

One Way Car Hire Charges varies between $180 – $500 depending on the destination where the car will be dropped or picked, since each location has a fixed charge. Most one way car rental fees in Kenya lies between $200 and $350.

Besides one way car hire service, Car rental East Africa also offers Car hire with rooftop tent service, car hire with pop up roof, car rental with camping gear service, car hire with driver (Chauffeur) guide. More offers comprises of: unlimited mileage so you can drive so many kilometers during the day (but not beyond the stated time on the rental agreement i.e beyond 6:30pm), 24/7 road service, and comprehensive insurance for all the cars.

Frequently Asked Questions About One Way Car Rental in Kenya?

What is included in the one way rental fee.

One way Car hire fee in Kenya consists of extras such as; delivery fees, fuel for transporting the car; surcharge including bus fare, accommodation  and allowance for the driver guide who will pick up the car. We directly deal with our customers ensuring only the best quality services, so as to avoid surprises but rather enjoy a fast and clear process during the pick up  and  drop off of your rental car in East Africa.

Why Rent a Car One-Way?

To avoid Backtracking. One way car rental allows you to pick up your rental car from one destination in East Africa, explore more at your own pace, enjoy the freedom of the open road, then drop the one-way rental car at your final destination.

Freedom to cross many borders. Our one-way car rental offer allows you drive through many borders. So, whether you are seeking for some extra flexibility in changing your itinerary, car rental East Africa offers you the best one way car rental deal.

How to Book a One-Way Car Hire with Car rental East Africa.

Fill out your trip details in the reservation contact form on this page. In the first field, your pickup location, drop off location, the number of days you would love to travel, the destinations. Then, continue booking your rental car by clicking the send button.

Otherwise, you can just make direct calls to +254 788098740 or mail to: hire@carrentaleastafrica.com

Can I Drive One-Way Across multiple Borders?

One-way rentals are permitted when driving between the East African borders of Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and then Tanzania; however, regulations may apply when driving in Southern Sudan.

It is also impossible to drive a Tanzania registered car in the Kenya National Parks, and neither are Kenya registered cars allowed to be driven in Tanzania National Parks. But only Uganda registered cars can be driven through all the East African countries, given that they have the COMESA License and the car importation documents.

Which cars do you offer for one way rental

Car rental East Africa offers all classes of cars among others: Toyota Rav4s, Land Cruisers, Mini/Safari Vans, camper cars, for one way rental depending on with the destination you would love to travel. Our range of cars which can be  reserved for a one-way hire, but prices vary by location, vehicle, date and availability.

To ensure the rental car you’d like to drive is available, book in advance and make necessary payment for the commitment fee.

Please note that the pickup and return dates you enter into your reservation are factored into your rate. If you need to extend your return date or return your rental car early, rates could vary because your dates have changed.

Can I Pick up my Rental Car from One city and drop to another?

Yes! Car rental East Africa does allow you to pick up your rental in one city and drop it off in another. You can pick it from either Kampala, Entebbe/Uganda; Nairobi, Nakuru, Eldoret, Mombasa in Kenya, Dar-es-salaam, Arusha, Dodoma in Tanzania, Kigali in Rwanda,  Bujumbura in Burundi and drop it in any of the cities.

When making reservations, just enter preferred drop-off location to see the availability as well as your one-way rental. However, if you have already booked a rental but wish to change your drop-off location, call Car rental East Africa at +254 110866421. Extra fees apply if you try to drop off your rental at a new location without prior authorization from Car rental East Africa.

Car rental East Africa makes one-way car hire in Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania and Burundi incredibly easy and affordable. It’s best to book one-way rentals in advance, but we can usually accommodate you if your plans change in the middle of a rental.

How to Reserve a One-Way Rental With Car Rental East Africa

Reserving your one-way rental  with Car Rental East Africa can be done in a few easy steps. First, find your pickup location. Then type in your drop-off location—suggestions should drop down to help you. Finalize the dates and times of your reservation, and proceed with the payment of the commitment fee.

Car rental East Africa understands that you might change your travel plan immediately your car rental period starts. We urge all our clients to notify us about the immediate change of the drop off location before hand, otherwise you will be charged  for unauthorized return fee of about $100 extra, if you don’t.

You may also be charged a higher amount based on the distance between the pickup location and drop-off location specified on your reservation