Nairobi Airport car hire, tailor-made for you
Magical savannahs that stretch to the horizon, centuries of history and an intoxicatingly energetic capital city, there’s nowhere that impresses quite like Kenya.
Simply collect your Avis hire car from Nairobi Airport and start your road trip around this fascinating African country. We make car rental easy, because we know you can’t wait to feel the freedom of the road and get the very most out of your stay. Wherever your travels take you, the keys are waiting for you to unlock the world.
Plan your journey from Nairobi Airport
An undeniably dynamic city and one of the largest in Africa, Nairobi is a buzzing metropolis in the heart of Kenya. Collect your Avis hire car from Nairobi Airport, just a 25-minute drive from the city centre, and you’ll be within easy reach of all the main attractions.Known as the safari capital of Africa, Nairobi offers a wealth of unforgettable animal experiences. The Nairobi National Park, which sits immediately on the border of the city, is the city’s top draw. A famous rhinoceros sanctuary, it houses the densest population of black rhinos in the world. Other native African animals, like leopards, gazelles, lions and zebras are also often spotted here. The Giraffe Centre is another top attraction. Here you can pet, feed or even kiss these friendly animals from one of the raised platforms. The Snake Park offers a less affectionate experience, housing some of the world’s most poisonous snakes. These slithery creatures are kept in their enclosures, but visitors can still see them from much closer than they could in the wild.
Nairobi boasts all of the delights of a cosmopolitan metropolis, including excellent culinary and shopping scenes. For retail therapy, visit the Massai Market, where you can buy a range of African wares including local goods, trinkets and souvenirs.
Those in search of culture will enjoy the Nairobi National Museum, where you can learn about the history and traditions of Kenya. Karen Blixen’s House and Museum should also feature on your itinerary. The museum is named after the famous author who resided here between 1914 and 1931. Be sure to visit the city’s thriving Central District while you’re in Nairobi too. Here you’ll find the Jamia Mosque – the country’s most important mosque.
Kenya’s capital is thrilling to explore. Find out for yourself with the ease and comfort of your Avis hire car.
Beyond Nairobi Airport
Located to the southwest of Kenya, Nairobi is an ideal place to start exploring this truly mesmerising country. With your Avis hire car, the ability to discover the best of Kenya lies at your fingertips.Thika
This small town is famous as the best pineapple-growing region in the country, but it’s the natural landscapes here that are the real tourist draw. The Chania and Thika rivers meet just north of the town in a spectacular waterfall. Surrounded by trees, the falls are a beautiful sight best admired with a drink from the Blue Post. This colonial-style hotel has been around since 1908 and is a bastion of the region. Thika is just under an hour’s drive north of Nairobi along the A2.
Lake Naivasha
A haven away from the hustle and bustle of the Kenyan capital, Lake Naivasha is a slice of bliss and tranquility. Two hour’s drive north of Nairobi along the Old Naivasha Road, the freshwater lake is a magical sight. Stretching as far as the eye can see and lined with grassy banks of cacti and olive trees, here you can spot hippos grazing and pretty flamingos dotted on the waters.
Kenya is yours to discover at your own pace in sheer comfort. All you need to do is accelerate away in your Avis hire car.