Kyoto

Cheap Car Rentals in Kyoto

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Kyoto car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Kyoto. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 March 2026.

Most popular company

NISSAN

Price of petrol per litre

HK$7.84

Average price per day

HK$397

Cheapest price per day

HK$363

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 29 March 2026.
Economy

Economy

HK$480+

Compact

Compact

HK$330+

Intermediate

Intermediate

HK$696+

People carrier

People carrier

HK$715+

Passenger van

Passenger van

HK$589+

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$439, which is about 519% cheaper than the typical rate.

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$478. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging HK$634 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$478. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging HK$634 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$540

February

HK$517

March

HK$501

April

HK$556

May

HK$564

June

HK$540

July

HK$634

August

HK$603

September

HK$478

October

HK$540

November

HK$572

December

HK$603

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 29 March 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 reviews6 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 29 March 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Kyoto?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under HK$397/day when booking a car hire in Kyoto. The absolute best deal a user found was for HK$363/day from Nissan Rent-A-Car, booked on Mar. 21.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Kyoto for a week from Nissan Rent-A-Car?

    Nissan Rent-A-Car is one of the most popular car hire companies in Kyoto, offering car hire for around HK$2,777 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Kyoto for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car rental in Kyoto is HK$11,903 (HK$397/day) on average.

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