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What is the cheapest car rental company in Mombasa?
Over the past 72 hours, the lowest car-hire prices in Mombasa came from Sixt (€10/day), Hertz (€12/day) and Alamo (€12/day). The cheapest of all was Sixt — about 1.3 miles from the city centre.
What is the most popular rental car in Mombasa?
Electric cars are the most popular choice in Mombasa, costing around €33/day on average. Some drivers have found deals from as little as €18/day.
Mombasa car rental price comparison by vehicle type
How much does it cost to hire a Mini car in Mombasa?
Mini car hire in Mombasa typically costs around €17 per day. Prices are lowest in Feb, averaging €12 per day — roughly 29% below the yearly average. Mini cars are usually 60% cheaper than the average car hire in Mombasa.
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Practical Information for Drivers
Booking car hire in Mombasa: fines for traffic violations
In any country it is essential to comply with the traffic rules, even if it may seem that local drivers often ignore them. This does not mean that the police will not issue a fine to you.
The most common penalties:
Violation | Penalty |
Exceeding the legal alcohol limit | A fine of 4,500 or imprisonment for a period of 10 years |
Exceeding the speed limit | Withdrawal of driving licence for a period of 3 years |
Parking the car under a no-parking sign | Fine - 65 |
Driving on the pavement or roadside, etc. | Imprisonment for a period of three months + 256 |
Allowable alcohol
An excessive level of alcohol in the blood in Mombasa is one of the most serious traffic offences. To avoid becoming one of the many offenders and risking a long prison term, do not drive while under the influence of alcohol. The maximum permitted blood alcohol level in Mombasa is 0.5‰. This is an average figure compared with other countries.
Parking
To leave your vehicle parked in Mombasa, you will often have to pay for parking. Payment in the city is widely made using a special parking disc, which is sold in small shops and at petrol stations. The maximum parking time is no more than 3 hours. Compliance with parking rules is monitored by traffic police patrolling the streets of the city.
The cost of fuel
In Mombasa, you can refuel your vehicle at a relatively low cost - a characteristic feature of all Kenyan cities. Two main types of fuel are available: diesel and petrol.
Fuel prices:
- Purchasing 1 litre of petrol will cost no more than $ 1;
- Filling trucks with diesel fuel will cost slightly less - $ 0.85.
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What drivers say about Mombasa
"We landed in Mombasa late and the car was ready, spotless and with AC that handled the heat perfectly. Easy paperwork, fair price, and flexible drop-off made our coast road trip effortless."
"I booked online and picked up the car at Moi Airport without any fuss. Staff were welcoming, explained the insurance clearly and even suggested safer routes to Diani and Kilifi. The car was clean, fuel‑efficient and handled rougher roads well."
"I travelled with a friend and the car was reliable and clean. Only wish the pick-up signs were clearer at the airport, but once found, service was excellent."