How to get from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Nairobi city centre
Medium confidenceChecked May 2026General guidance
Use Uber or Bolt from the designated zone — both are widely used in Nairobi and avoid haggling.
Best options
Best overall
Uber or Bolt from the designated zone.
Cheapest safe
Bolt is often cheapest; Little Cab is a local alternative.
Best at night
App-based ride or pre-booked transfer — airport taxis are bolder on price after dark.
With luggage / kids
Uber / Bolt larger tier.
Taxi fare
Airport taxi rank quotes often KES 2,500–4,000 to central Nairobi. App fares typically lower; fares vary heavily with traffic.
Ride-hailing
Uber, Bolt and Little Cab operate.
available
Public transport
Matatus run to the city but are not recommended with luggage.
After landing — step by step
- 1Exit arrivals, follow signs to the ride-hailing zone
- 2Compare app price against the official rank before agreeing
Scam warnings
Inflated 'airport taxi' rank quotes
Currency confusion at drop-off
Avoid this
- • Curbside private offers