Kyoto

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Popular car types in Kyoto

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Kyoto and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 8 February 2026.
Economy

Economy

HK$367+

Compact

Compact

HK$383+

Intermediate

Intermediate

HK$640+

People carrier

People carrier

HK$750+

Passenger van

Passenger van

HK$557+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

HK$467+

Intermediate estate car

Intermediate estate car

HK$656+

Cheapflights insights for Kyoto car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Kyoto, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Kyoto?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Kyoto, book about 76 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around HK$438, which is about 512% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Kyoto?

Looking to hire a car in Kyoto? Nippon Rent-A-Car had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only HK$346.81/day. Nissan Rent-A-Car also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at HK$404.62/day.

What is the best car rental company in Kyoto?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Kyoto is Toyota Rent a Car (rated 10.0/10). ORIX Rent a Car (rated 9.4/10) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Kyoto?

At Kyoto, the best time to rent a car is at September, with an average daily rate of just HK$484. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging HK$648 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Kyoto, the best time to rent a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just HK$484. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging HK$648 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

HK$531

February

HK$492

March

HK$539

April

HK$578

May

HK$578

June

HK$531

July

HK$648

August

HK$609

September

HK$484

October

HK$539

November

HK$563

December

HK$602

Which car hire company has the most locations in Kyoto?

Toyota Rent a Car has 21 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Nippon Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Kyoto at 9.

Top rental agencies in Kyoto

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Kyoto known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Kyoto. Reviews were last updated on 8 February 2026.

Toyota Rent a Car

21 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

7.3

ORIX Rent a Car

5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.8

Comfort

9.8

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

9.6

Value

9.4

Nippon Rent-A-Car

9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.6

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

9.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.4

Times

7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.7

Europcar

6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.7

Hertz

7.5
Good
2 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.0

Nissan Rent-A-Car

4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Kyoto, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 8 February 2026.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Kyoto for a week from Times?

    Times is one of the most popular car hire companies in Kyoto, offering car hire for around HK$3,878 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Kyoto?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Kyoto for a month is certainly possible.

Car rentals by fuel type in Kyoto

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Kyoto. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Kyoto. Deals were last updated on 8 February 2026.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Kyoto. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (HK$45+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

HK$58+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

HK$45+

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