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Car Leasing in Kenya
Car leasing in Kenya gives your company a dependable car without the cost of buying one. At Bamm Tours, we lease saloon cars, vans, SUVs and pickups on monthly terms from KES 90,000 a month. You can drive yourself or lease the car with a professional driver. Either way, one monthly payment covers the car, its insurance and breakdown support.
Most of our leases go to companies, NGOs, project teams and expatriates based in Nairobi. However, individuals lease from us too, especially while their own car is off the road. For a quote, call or WhatsApp 0712 004 003 or email [email protected].
Car Leasing Rates in Kenya
Our lease rates depend on the type of car and on who drives it. Each rate below covers one full month within Nairobi. However, fuel is not included in any of them.
A. Saloon car such as the Toyota Axio: KES 90,000 a month on self drive, or KES 120,000 with a driver.
B. MPV van such as the Toyota Noah: KES 150,000 a month on self drive, or KES 180,000 with a driver.
C. Crossover such as the Toyota RAV4: KES 150,000 a month on self drive, or KES 180,000 with a driver.
D. Luxury MPV van: KES 250,000 a month on self drive, or KES 280,000 with a driver.
E. Full size SUV such as the Toyota Prado: KES 300,000 a month on self drive, or KES 350,000 with a driver.
F. Luxury SUV: KES 600,000 a month on self drive, or KES 650,000 with a driver.
G. Toyota Hilux double cab: KES 300,000 a month with a driver.
In other words, a driver adds between KES 30,000 and KES 50,000 a month. On the other hand, self drive needs a valid driving licence, and you take responsibility for the car throughout the lease.
What Your Monthly Lease Includes
Every lease comes with a clean, well maintained car and one written lease agreement for the whole period. In addition, all our self drive cars carry comprehensive insurance. That policy covers the car and other people involved in an accident. However, it does not cover you personally as the driver. We therefore recommend personal accident cover for longer leases.
You can also add two protection options when you sign:
1. Theft Protection Insurance (TPI) limits your liability to 10% of the car’s value if someone steals it.
2. Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) limits your share of accident repairs to the first 10% of the car’s value.
If the car breaks down or has an accident, we either repair it quickly or replace it. Meanwhile, every repair goes through a Bamm Tours approved garage. You can read more on our insurance and safety and rescue and repair pages.
Who Leases Cars from Bamm Tours?
Our clients lease cars for many different reasons. These are the most common:
1. Companies that need staff cars without tying up capital in vehicles.
2. NGOs and research teams working upcountry for several months.
3. Engineers and contractors on road, dam, power and construction projects.
4. Expatriates posted to Kenya who would rather lease than buy.
5. Individuals whose own car is in the garage for a long repair.
If your company only needs cars for single days or events, our corporate car hire service is a better fit.
Pickup Leasing for Projects
The Toyota Hilux double cab is our most requested lease for project work. Engineers use it on road, dam, electricity and construction sites across the country. We lease the Hilux with a driver only, at KES 300,000 a month within Nairobi, excluding fuel. For project sites outside Nairobi, we quote on request.
Additionally, we can arrange other pickups, such as the Nissan Navara, Isuzu D-Max and Ford Ranger. These are quoted on request, so tell us the model, the site and the lease period.
Leasing a Car or Buying One?
Buying a car ties up a large sum of money from the first day. In addition, the car loses value every year. You also carry insurance, repairs and breakdowns yourself. With a lease, by contrast, you pay one fixed monthly rate. As a result, your budget stays predictable and your capital stays in the business.
Leasing also grows with your work. For example, you can lease one car today and add more as a project expands. Furthermore, if a car breaks down, we repair or replace it, so your team keeps moving.
Leasing or Long Term Car Rental?
At Bamm Tours, leasing and long term car rental work the same way. Both use the same monthly rates, the same contract and the same one month minimum. Leasing is simply the term most companies and NGOs use. Meanwhile, individuals usually search for long term or monthly car rental.
How to Lease a Car with Bamm Tours
1. Tell us the type of car, the start date, the lease period and whether you need a driver.
2. We confirm availability and send you the lease agreement.
3. You sign the agreement and pay the first full month in advance.
4. We deliver the car to you, or you collect it, usually within a few hours.
5. After that, you pay each month in advance until the lease ends.
Car Leasing Outside Nairobi
The rates above apply within Nairobi. However, we also lease cars through our branches in Mombasa, Diani, Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu and Nanyuki. Running costs differ from town to town, so we quote these leases on request. Just tell us where the car will be based.
We can also hand the car over at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) when you land. That way, you drive straight from the airport to your home or office.
Frequently Asked Questions about Car Leasing in Kenya
How much does it cost to lease a car in Kenya?
Car leasing in Kenya with Bamm Tours starts at KES 90,000 a month for a self drive saloon car within Nairobi. A full size SUV such as the Toyota Prado costs KES 300,000 a month on self drive. Fuel is extra. Leases outside Nairobi are quoted on request.
What is the minimum lease period?
The minimum lease is one month. After that, you can renew month by month for as long as you need the car.
Can I lease a car with a driver?
Yes. Every car type comes with a driver if you need one, which adds KES 30,000 to KES 50,000 a month. The Toyota Hilux double cab is leased with a driver only.
Is insurance included when I lease a car?
Yes. Our self drive cars carry comprehensive insurance, which covers the car and third parties. However, it does not cover you personally as the driver, so we recommend personal accident cover. You can also add Theft Protection Insurance and a Collision Damage Waiver.
How do I pay for a car lease?
You pay each month in full and in advance. The first month is due when you sign the lease agreement.
What happens if my leased car breaks down?
We either repair the car quickly or replace it. All repairs go through a Bamm Tours approved garage.
Do you lease cars outside Nairobi?
Yes. We lease cars through our branches in Mombasa, Diani, Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu and Nanyuki. We quote these leases on request.
Book Car Leasing in Kenya with Bamm Tours
Tell us the car, the start date and how long you need it. We will then send you a quote and a lease agreement. Call or WhatsApp 0712 004 003, 0754 004 003 or 0743 142 615. Alternatively, email [email protected] or fill in the form below.
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