Imagine this. You have a wedding in Nakuru on Saturday, a work meeting in Kisumu on Monday, and your car is in the garage. Normally, that means calling a friend, begging for a lift, or haggling with a car hire agent who promises a deal “just for you”, only to change the price at the last minute.
Now imagine, instead, you just open an app on your phone, scroll through a list of cars near you, pick one that fits your trip, tap twice, and it is booked. No calls. No bargaining. No waiting. That is GlideX, Kenya’s new digital car rental platform that is making car hire simple, safe, and instant.
So, what exactly is GlideX?
GlideX is a homegrown Kenyan car rental service that connects people who need cars with verified car owners who want to rent them out. Think of it as the Airbnb of cars. You can rent a car for self-drive or hire one with a chauffeur. Whether you need it for a few hours, a weekend, or a month, GlideX lets you find and book vehicles instantly, all through your phone.
The platform is already available in Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu, and it is quickly expanding to more towns across the country.
What makes GlideX different from other car hire options?
Traditionally, renting a car in Kenya has not been easy. It often involves long calls, paperwork, and sometimes uncertainty about who you are dealing with. GlideX removes all that.
Every car owner on GlideX is verified before listing their vehicle. This means you are not just hiring from a stranger; you are booking from a trusted member of a screened community. The app handles payments securely and offers 24-hour customer support from a real team based here in Kenya, not a chatbot or an overseas call centre.
Self-drive or chauffeur? Your choice.
Some people love driving themselves. Others prefer to sit back and enjoy the ride. GlideX understands both. That is why you can book cars for self-drive or with a professional chauffeur, depending on your mood or trip.
If you are flying into Mombasa for a few days, you can have a driver waiting for you at the airport. If you are exploring the countryside, you can choose to take the wheel yourself. The app shows you the car, the host, the price per day, and all the details upfront, no hidden costs.
Why not just use a taxi-hailing app?
Taxi apps like Uber and Bolt are great for short trips around town. But they are not designed for long drives, family outings, or business travel that requires flexibility. GlideX fills that gap.
With GlideX, you control the car and your time. There is no waiting for drivers, no surge pricing during traffic, and no limits on where you can go. You can drive from Nairobi to Nanyuki, stop for photos along the way, and return the car the next day. It feels like having your own car, only better.
From luxury to adventure, there is a car for every need
The GlideX app features a range of vehicles:
- Compact cars for individual errands and small families
- Luxury sedans for business trips or airport transfers
- Spacious SUVs for family road trips
- Sport convertibles for those who love the thrill of open roads
Rates start at KES 3,000 per day, and each vehicle includes full information on availability, insurance options, and host reviews.
A platform built for Kenyans
What makes GlideX stand out is not just the technology, it is the way it understands Kenyan travellers. The platform supports local hosts, creates extra income opportunities, and gives drivers more choice and flexibility than ever before.
So, whether you are heading to the coast, driving upcountry for a wedding, or planning a romantic weekend escape, GlideX lets you do it your way, safely, easily, and confidently.
Because sometimes, your next adventure begins not with a ticket or a taxi, but with a tap on your phone and the turn of a key.
GlideX Car Rentals – Your Next Adventure Starts Here.
Download the GlideX app today on the App Store or Google Play or visit https://glidexp.com/ for more information.
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