For Car Hire

Websites and hosting for Car Hire in Kenya

Take bookings and deposits without the back-and-forth.

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The situation

What do Car Hire need from a website?

Travellers landing in Nairobi or Mombasa, families planning an upcountry trip and companies needing vehicles for staff all search for car hire online. They compare vehicle types, daily rates, deposit requirements and whether a driver is included, and they want to book with confidence rather than negotiate over several phone calls.

Tourism is picking up. The KNBS Economic Survey 2026 reported 15.6 per cent growth in tourism in 2025, and rental firms serving airports, hotels and safari circuits feel that demand directly. Visitors from abroad expect the same online booking experience they use at home, including clear written terms and a secure way to pay.

We build car hire websites with a fleet page, rate and availability enquiries, booking requests with deposits through M-Pesa checkout, and pages for airport transfers, chauffeured hire and safari vehicles. An SSL certificate is included with the hosting, so customers can share licence and ID details securely.

Common problems

What usually goes wrong?

Bookings lost in calls and chats

Quotes, dates and deposits agreed over WhatsApp are easy to double-book or simply forget.

Foreign visitors cannot compare

Tourists want to see vehicles, inclusions and terms in writing before paying anything.

Unclear terms cause disputes

Mileage limits, fuel policy and damage rules explained verbally lead to arguments when the car comes back.

How we solve it

How does NairoHost help?

A booking request with dates

Customers choose a vehicle, pickup point and dates, and your team confirms availability.

A fleet page with inclusions

Each vehicle shows seats, transmission, fuel type and whether a driver is available.

Written rental terms

Deposit, mileage, fuel and damage policies published clearly before anyone books.

99.9%

Uptime

Free

SSL on every plan

M-Pesa

Pay yearly in shillings

24/7

Support in English & Swahili

What's included

What should a website for Car Hire include?

Fleet showcase

Saloons, SUVs, vans and safari Land Cruisers with photos and specifications.

Booking request form

Dates, pickup location, self-drive or chauffeured, and extras like child seats.

Deposits via M-Pesa checkout

Secure a booking with a deposit paid online.

Airport transfer page

A dedicated page for pickups at JKIA, Moi International and other airports.

Document upload over SSL

Customers send driving licence and ID copies through an encrypted form.

Corporate hire enquiries

Monthly and long-term hire requests from companies and NGOs.

Getting started

How do you get started?

  • Fleet page with photos and specifications
  • Clear deposit and mileage terms
  • Booking request form with dates
  • Secure document upload
  • Airport transfer page
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  1. List your fleet

    Photograph each vehicle category and note seats, transmission and inclusions.

  2. Write your rental terms

    Deposit, mileage limits, fuel policy, driver requirements and cancellations.

  3. Set up bookings and deposits

    We connect the booking form and M-Pesa checkout, then test a reservation with you.

  4. Partner with hotels and agents

    Share your booking link with hotels, tour operators and travel agencies.

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Which plans suit Car Hire?

Starter Hosting

From KES 2,000/yr

Affordable entry-level hosting for personal websites, portfolios, and small blogs. Everything to get started online.

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Domain Registration

From KES 1,500/yr

Register your perfect domain name. We offer .KE Kenyan domains and popular international TLDs with free WHOIS privacy.

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SSL Certificates

From KES 2,500/yr

Secure your website with industry-standard TLS encryption. From basic DV to premium EV certificates for maximum visitor...

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All 47 counties

Where in Kenya do we host Car Hire?

Nairobi

Nairobi

Coast

Kilifi Kwale Lamu Mombasa Taita-Taveta Tana River

North Eastern

Garissa Mandera Wajir

Eastern

Embu Isiolo Kitui Machakos Makueni Marsabit Meru Tharaka-Nithi

Central

Kiambu Kirinyaga Murang'a Nyandarua Nyeri

Rift Valley

Baringo Bomet Elgeyo-Marakwet Kajiado Kericho Laikipia Nakuru Nandi Narok Samburu Trans-Nzoia Turkana Uasin Gishu West Pokot

Western

Bungoma Busia Kakamega Vihiga

Nyanza

Homa Bay Kisii Kisumu Migori Nyamira Siaya
Questions

Car Hire: questions answered

How do I take car hire bookings online in Kenya?
A booking form on your website collects the vehicle type, dates, pickup location and whether a driver is needed. You confirm availability and take a deposit through M-Pesa checkout. Keeping every booking in one place reduces double bookings and gives you a clear record when customers change their plans.
Should I show car hire rates on my website?
Showing daily rates by vehicle category, with what is included, helps customers compare and reduces enquiries from people outside your range. Many firms show a starting daily rate and adjust for long-term hire, chauffeured trips or safari routes, which are quoted after the customer shares their itinerary.
Is it safe to collect driving licence copies online?
Yes, when the form runs over SSL and uploads go only to staff who need them, and SSL comes free with our hosting. Tell customers how long you keep their documents and why, since the Data Protection Act 2019 expects businesses to handle personal data carefully and only for a clear purpose.
How do tourists find car hire companies in Kenya?
Many search Google for car hire at their arrival airport or city, and others book through hotels, tour operators and travel agents. A website with clear terms, good vehicle photos and an airport transfer page performs well in search and gives partners a professional link to share with their guests.
Can I manage corporate and long-term hire through the website?
A separate enquiry form for companies and NGOs can capture the number of vehicles, hire period, driver needs and billing details. Your team replies with a formal quotation from business email. Long-term clients value a supplier that responds in writing and invoices clearly every month.
What domain name suits a car hire company?
A .co.ke domain signals a Kenyan business to local customers, while a .com can help with international visitors. Many firms register both and point one to the other. Pick a short name that matches your brand so tourists can type it easily after seeing it painted on your vehicles.
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Get your car hire website online

Pick a plan, pay with M-Pesa, and talk to support 24/7 in English or Swahili.

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