Car Hire in Kilimani, Nairobi
Based in Kilimani or staying nearby? Anapa Car Rentals delivers clean, insured cars across Kilimani — our own neighbourhood — for self-drive or with a professional chauffeur, with fast local delivery.
Your local car hire company in Kilimani
Anapa Car Rentals is based at Lenana Towers on Lenana Road, right in the heart of Kilimani — so this is home turf for us. Over the past decade Kilimani has transformed into one of Nairobi's most vibrant mixed-use neighbourhoods, where apartment blocks, offices, hospitals, clinics, restaurants and shopping spots sit side by side. Demand for flexible, reliable transport here is high, and as a local company we are perfectly placed to meet it.
Being based in Kilimani means we can offer fast delivery, quick support and easy collection anywhere in the area and neighbouring Lavington. You are also welcome to visit us at Lenana Towers if you would prefer to collect your car in person.
Right in the middle of everything
Kilimani's biggest advantage is its central location. From here you are minutes from Yaya Centre and the shops and eateries along Argwings Kodhek Road, and within easy reach of Upper Hill's offices, the CBD, Westlands, Lavington and the leafy suburbs beyond. That central position makes Kilimani an ideal base for anyone who needs to move around the city efficiently.
With a car from Anapa, you can hop between meetings, run errands across town and head out of the city without relying on taxis or paying ride-hailing surge prices every time demand spikes.
Self-drive and chauffeur options in Kilimani
Whether you want to take the wheel yourself or be driven, we have you covered. Self-drive hire suits residents and visitors who value the freedom to come and go as they please, while our chauffeur service is popular with the many professionals working in Kilimani's offices, hospitals and clinics who would rather use their travel time productively.
Every hire — self-drive or chauffeured — comes with a clean, serviced vehicle, comprehensive insurance, tracking and our round-the-clock support.
A fleet for every Kilimani need
Our fleet ranges from fuel-efficient sedans that are perfect for Kilimani's busy streets and tight parking, to comfortable SUVs and 4x4s for families, groups and trips out of town. Need a car for a single day, a week, a month, or longer on a lease? We can arrange it, with better daily rates the longer you hire.
Because we are local, matching you to the right vehicle and getting it to you quickly is simple.
Airport transfers and trips beyond the city
From Kilimani we provide fixed-price airport transfers to and from JKIA and Wilson Airport, complete with flight tracking and a meet-and-greet. And when you want to leave the city behind, your Anapa hire car is ready for weekend trips and longer journeys to Naivasha, Nakuru, the Mara, Mount Kenya and beyond.
Tell us your plans and we will recommend the right vehicle and agree fair mileage for the distance you are covering.
Why choose your Kilimani neighbours
When your car hire company is just down the road, everything is easier — faster delivery, quicker support if you ever need it, and a team that genuinely knows the area. Add a well-kept fleet and honest, transparent pricing, and it is easy to see why so many Kilimani residents and businesses choose Anapa.
Call us or message on WhatsApp, or drop by Lenana Towers, and we will sort out the perfect car for you.
Getting around Kilimani, where we are based
Kilimani has a particular advantage for our customers, which is that our office is here. Lenana Towers sits on Lenana Road in the heart of the neighbourhood, so if you are hiring in Kilimani you are collecting from or being delivered to a vehicle that is already nearby. Deliveries in this area are typically the fastest we do anywhere in Nairobi, and if you would prefer to see the vehicle before committing, you are a few minutes away rather than across town.
The road network here is genuinely useful. Argwings Kodhek Road, Lenana Road, Denis Pritt Road and Ngong Road connect Kilimani directly to Westlands, Upper Hill, Hurlingham, Lavington and the CBD, and Yaya Centre acts as a natural landmark and meeting point that everybody knows. The mix of apartments, offices, embassies and restaurants means traffic is steady through the day rather than concentrated in sharp peaks.
Parking varies by street. Yaya Centre and the larger office buildings offer secure parking, while the residential roads have county parking that fills up around the busier restaurants and clinics, particularly at lunchtime and in the evening. If you are self driving to a specific address in Kilimani, it is worth asking your host about parking in advance, and if you would rather avoid the question entirely, a chauffeur removes it.
Business visitors staying in Kilimani
Kilimani has become a favoured base for visiting professionals, with serviced apartments and hotels spread through the neighbourhood and easy access to the offices in Upper Hill, Westlands and the CBD. For a stay of several days with meetings across the city, a chauffeur driven car removes both the parking problem and the navigation, and we deliver to your building at whatever hour your schedule begins.
Popular drives from Kilimani
Kilimani is about as central as Nairobi gets, and our office is here on Lenana Road, so most journeys start with a very short delivery run.
- The CBD and Upper Hill — a few minutes east, though parking at the far end is the real question.
- JKIA — out along Mombasa Road or the Southern Bypass, with the bypass usually the safer bet in peak hours.
- Karen and the Ngong Hills — a straight run west along Ngong Road.
- Naivasha — north through Westlands onto the A104, roughly two hours.
- Nairobi National Park — south down Langata Road to the main gate, close enough for a morning game drive.
Driving and parking in Kilimani
Kilimani has changed enormously in the last decade, and its roads carry far more traffic than they were built for.
- Our office is on Lenana Road, so same-day and short-notice hires are usually easy here.
- Give the security desk our driver's name in advance to save time at the gate.
- Yaya Centre and Adlife Plaza both have secure paid parking if you are staying nearby.
- For a single trip into the CBD, a chauffeur avoids the city-centre parking problem entirely.
Traffic and timing
Ngong Road is the spine and it slows to a crawl in both peaks. Argwings Kodhek, Lenana Road and Denis Pritt are the usual alternatives, though all three now carry heavy traffic of their own. Rain compounds everything, so allow extra time whenever the weather turns.
Apartments and access
Most of Kilimani is now apartment blocks with gated parking and security at the entrance. Give us your block name and unit number and we will hand over inside the compound rather than on the street, which is faster and considerably more secure.
Kilimani's apartment crowd mostly wants the keys and nothing else, though we run plenty of monthly hires here too, and a driver for anyone who would rather skip the Ngong Road crawl.
Families here often want something roomier for weekends out of the city.
Neighbouring Kileleshwa and Upper Hill are covered by the same delivery runs.
At a glance
| Insurance | Comprehensive cover for the hire period |
| Support | 24/7 assistance, day or night |
| Delivery | Free delivery & collection across Nairobi |
| Tracking | Fitted on every vehicle |
| Payment | M-Pesa & major cards accepted |
Why locals choose us in Kilimani
- Well-maintained, fully serviced vehicles
- Transparent, all-inclusive pricing with no hidden fees
- Insurance, tracking and 24/7 support included
- Free delivery and collection across Nairobi
- An established, trusted Kenyan company
Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly are you located in Kilimani?
We are at Lenana Towers, Lenana Road, Nairobi — in the heart of Kilimani. You are welcome to visit, or we can deliver the car to you.
Do you deliver cars within Kilimani?
Yes. As a Kilimani-based company we offer fast, free delivery and collection across Kilimani and neighbouring Lavington.
Do you offer both self-drive and chauffeur hire in Kilimani?
Yes. Self-drive is the more common choice in Kilimani, but a chauffeur is popular with anyone who would rather not face the Ngong Road crawl twice a day.
Can I collect the car in person?
Absolutely. You can collect from our office at Lenana Towers, or we can deliver it to your home, office or hotel in Kilimani.
What do I need to hire a car in Kilimani?
Your licence, held two years or longer, plus an ID or passport and a refundable deposit. Our office is on Lenana Road, so Kilimani customers can complete everything in person in a few minutes if they prefer.
How do I pay for my Kilimani car hire?
We accept M-Pesa and major cards, with the total agreed upfront and no hidden charges.
Can I hire a car for a single day in Kilimani?
Yes, from one day upward, with better daily rates for weekly and monthly bookings.
Can you deliver to my office in Upper Hill or the CBD from Kilimani?
Yes. From our Kilimani base we deliver quickly to nearby Upper Hill, the CBD and across the rest of the city.
Do you provide airport transfers from Kilimani?
Yes. From Kilimani we run fixed-price transfers to JKIA via Mombasa Road or the Southern Bypass, whichever is moving, with flight tracking on every booking.