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Nairobi Kenya Car Hire 4x4, 4WD Self Drive
 
Where I come from, We have a saying that"vehicles do not go for dowry negotiations".After all who wants a friend who will let youdown during that very special occasion? Inany case life is not simple. As you know andI know, a car is not 100 % dependable as itcan breakdown even on the most importantoccasion. However breakdowns can beminimized or avoided all together if youmake the right choice from the very beginning.The Nairobi Car Hire and Rental Company,  has a large number of cars at its disposal. Guests have an option of choosing 4x4 car likeToyota LandCruiser , Nissan X-trail,Toyota Prado,Toyota RAV4, Safari Land Cruiser ,Safari Mini Vanand saloon cars, also called Sedans like Toyota Allion, Toyota Premio.
Our car Hire Services / Car Rentallocations include-Nairobi City Centre Office, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Coded NBO or JKIA)serving the whole of the country and Nairobi. Other locations in Kenya include,Mombasa Town,Moi Airport Mombasa (MBA),Malindi Airport (MYD),Kisumu,Nakuru, Nanyuki. They open from 08:00to 18:00 hrs from Monday to Saturday. Rental Cars can be returned at the point of pick up, atNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)or at thehotels in Nairobi, Mombasaor Malindi.In the rest of East Africa rental locations (locations des voiture) areKigali(Rwanda),Kampala , Jinja and Entebbe(Uganda), Bujumbura (Burundi) Dares salaam, Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR), Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO), Arusha( Tanzania) and Zanzibar.
Advantages of car hire:
Car hire is also known as car rental, renting a car is the best option if you want to visit severaldestinations in Kenya. Unlike organized safaris where the routes and schedules are fixed, car rentalallows for high degree of flexibility and hence discovery. Likewise car hire means a higher degree of  privacy, security and independence. Unlike group safaris which brings together people from diverseinterests and backgrounds, car hire means your interests are not distracted.
 
Car to hire in Nairobi.
The car to hire will depend on thedestination and purpose. Is it for leisure,family, business, haulage or do you simplywant to replace your broken down? If youare traveling upcountry a RAV4 willhandle most of the roads. However if youare thinking of Northern Kenya, beyondarchers post, and Rumuruti, get a juggernaut -4x4 Toyota Land-cruiser notPrado (SUV) type but a real one). Makesure you also get some new tyres.However if you are attending businessmeeting, you can get an impressive salon.If you are taking your pet out on a sunnyday or in the beach, you can get aconvertible. For haulage, there are small and big tracks including clearing and forwarding companies.
What are your car rental options?
Generally four rental options are available for you. Self drive, Chauffeur driven, unlimited mileage andone way rental. The option to choose will depend on your preferences and prevailing conditions. If youare the uncomfortable when some else is on the wheel then go for self drive. Self drive is alsorecommended when you need a higher degree of privacy. On the other hand, those that need more timeto enjoy the scenery and relax are better off with a driver option. A local driver also comes in hardywhen you are not familiar with the local customs, languages etc. In my view, a local driver is not only asource of valuable information but is also your security guard. He is your interpreter of local arts, thusadding to the overall experience. A major plus of using a driver is that you are at most only obligated tofuel the car. Any incidental costs that accrue to the rented vehicle is the responsibility of the company.
Special car hire:
Security car hire is an element that is entering the market for a select few. Celebrity and valuabletransportation is a different category all together. For these two, you not only need specialequipments( armored cars) but you may also require security outriders and qualified chauffeur services.This category of car hire is available by special arrangements.
How to rent your car:
Purpose, Purpose and again purpose. Why do you need the car? This should always be in your mind.Once you decide on this, the first step is to do a window shopping. Car hire market in Kenya is wide.International companies like Herz, Budget, Europcar are represented in Nairobi and Mombasa. Whether to go local or use multinationals is your own choice. But always bear in mind that at the end of the day,the elements of budget an continuity will come into play. Make research and narrow down your optionsto two or maximum three agencies and send enquiries to them. Ask what is included in their hireoptions. Look at the issue of fuel. Who is to fuel the car? There are two options here. A car rentalcompany can leave the responsibility of fueling to the renter or alternatively they can fuel for you. The best option is of course for the car rental company to bring the car full tank and you return it full tank.Alternatively, they can bring the car empty and you likewise return it empty. If you let the car hire
 
company pay the fuel for you, you end up paying lots of premium. Note, If you decide to hire a car empty and return it empty, you cannot claim any fuel in the car at the end of the rental. Fill up the car atthe car hire yards may also be expensive for you. A better option is just to buy enough to take you the public petrol station. Besides the issue of fuel, continuity is a major issue. How will the company reactin the event of breakdown?Besides fuel, mileage option should concern you. Car hire is about adventure and discovery. Remember you are hiring a car to be free from any mobility restrictions. Personally I will go for unlimited mileageanytime. This option does not restrict you to a particular radius. It might look expensive but to theadventurous, it is cheap in the long run. Even if you want to stick within a specific radius, just go for unlimited mileage. Nairobi city centre might look restrictive but an hours drive might bring you to themuch needed breathing space, large expanses of open space.Car hire agreements differ from one company to another. The normal procedure is to look for inclusionsand exclusions. Put into consideration compulsory insurance cover and extras or recommended covers.Some covers will include the passengers and leave the driver. In this case you will need a personalinsurance cover. Local insurance companies will gladly offer you a monthly travel cover. AAR willoffer travelers an evacuation cover just in case you need emergency medical attention.On the rental day, make sure you inspect the car you are given to avoid paying for repairs of damagesaccrued before your rental. Some multinational companies have been accused of charging severalunsuspecting guests for the same damage. Do not fall for this trick. Check the body for any dents. Anydefects must be noted. Check the tyre thread and make sure they are not won out. Remember you areresponsible for any tyre bust.
Points of hire:
On arrival in Nairobi, you can hire a car at the airport. An option is to contact your travel agent so that acar will be waiting for you.Those going on a safari are better off with an inclusive car rental option with insurance, driver'sallowance, fuel and park entry fees. That way the guests will sit down an enjoy themselves without a bother. However if you are conversant with the country you can go on a self drive safari. However it isalways good to have company.
Insurance
- most of the cars will come with the compulsory third party insurance. However somecompanies will feature comprehensive covers. Ask your operator insurance he is offering.
Driving
In Kenya, the rule of the road is keep left. At the round about, people coming from the right havefreedom of way. Nairobi can be a nightmare even for the most experienced driver but if you keep your cool, you will arrive at your destination in piece and peace. Simply said, just give way when need be.The public transport (Matatu) driver can be very courteous and rude at the same time. He will intimidateyou to give way but when things are not in his favor, he is the first to give in. A little downpour is likelyto make Nairobi a Jam city. My best advice at such times is just to relax in your office and wait for themadness to ebb.
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