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Cheap Cargo Van & Moving Truck Hire in Nairobi
| Commercial | $154/day |
| Commercial | $165/day |
Top Tips for Hiring a Cargo Van in Nairobi
- Nairobi cargo van rentals offer a more flexible and cost-effective means of transport when transporting office equipment to a new location or moving your household items to a new apartment. Although the city has several public service vehicles (PSV), which could be used to do this, renting a cargo van gives you the liberty of choosing your own travel schedules including the convenient roads to use. Additionally, it is cheaper to rent a cargo van for use in Nairobi than to buy and maintain your own vehicle.
- You can reliably get Nairobi cargo van rentals from two locations. The first and most popular location is at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). This being the gateway to Nairobi for international travelers, it is easier to access this car rental location, especially if you are new to the city. Apart from NBO, you can also get a rental cargo van from Wilson Airport (WIL). You will have access to more types and models of cargo van rentals if you choose NBO as your preferred pickup location.
- When driving your cargo van in Nairobi, remember that morning and evening rainfalls are common throughout the year. When it rains, the wet roads coupled with the heavy weight of loaded cargo vans poses a challenge due to affected braking distance. If you drive your cargo van during rainfall, the reduced visibility will affect your ability to maneuver in the city. Before hitting the road with your cargo van in Nairobi, it is always good to check weather updates.
- Use the only toll road in the city, the Nairobi Expressway, to drive from NBO to the city center, and other popular neighborhoods, including Upper Hill and Nairobi Westland. This toll road helps to avoid traffic congestion, which is usually common on Mombasa Road. Apart from Expressway, many other roads in Nairobi, including Uhuru Highway and Haile Selassie Highway are wide and in good condition, which makes it easier to use to drive a cargo van.
FAQs About Hiring a Cargo Van in Nairobi
What are the requirements for renting a cargo van in Nairobi?
All car rental companies in Nairobi require that anyone seeking to rent a cargo van must be 21 years or older. When you go to pick up your cargo van from your preferred location, ensure you have a valid Kenya-issued driver’s license. For non-Kenyans, a driver’s license issued in their respective countries will be required alongside an international driving permit and a valid passport.
Can I drive a cargo van from Nairobi to other cities or regions?
Yes. You can drive a cargo van rented in Nairobi to other towns or cities without any restrictions. For instance, you can drive your cargo van to the nearby towns of Thika and Naivasha. Some of the cities, which are a considerable distance from Nairobi but to which you can drive Nairobi cargo van rentals are Nakuru, Kisumu, and Mombasa. Apart from these, you can also drive a cargo van rented in Nairobi across the border to Tanzania. However, you must comply with all border requirements including a valid passport to enable your cross to Tanzania.
What is it like driving a cargo van in Nairobi?
You will enjoy driving your cargo van in Nairobi except during the morning and evening rush hours. In the morning most of the roads experience heavy traffic with the worst time being between 7 am and 9 am. A repeat of this situation happens in the evening between 5 pm and 7. The most affected roads during these periods are Thika Super Highway (Nairobi-Embu Road), Jogoo Road, and Mombasa Road. Whenever possible, you can avoid driving your cargo van on any of these roads during such times
How does KAYAK find such low cargo van hire prices?
KAYAK compares cargo van hire prices from all major car hire companies such as Thrifty, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, Payless and more to find you the best deal.
Nairobi Cargo Van Hire Company Reviews
Hertz
6.0
Okay
11 reviewsCleanliness
6.2
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6.6
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6.0
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5.6
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8.0 Very Good
Feb 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2022
8.0 Very Good
Feb 2021
Pros:
Drop off was easy, they came to pick it up.Cons:
Prices are way to high from other experiences in other countries and locations.6.0 Okay
Sep 2019
Pros:
Great staff. Car was readyCons:
Smelled like smoke. $60/ day (including VAT) for a definitively used car seems expensive. South Africa rates are more in line with value for money.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2019
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The staff was very friendly and easy to deal with.Cons:
A sign or two to state where the office was.GREEN MOTION
7.0
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Express Rent a Car
8.0
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Autounion Car Rental
7.9
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Sixt
7.2
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Budget
6.3
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keddy by Europcar
6.1
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Europcar
5.6
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Ace
5.5
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Avis
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DISCOUNT.QUEBEC
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Sunnycars
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Nairobi Cargo Van Hire Information
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