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Cheap Car Rentals in Kyoto from HK$416

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Kyoto with a pick-up date of 13-7 and drop-off date of 14-7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest time to rent a car in Kyoto

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Kyoto and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 9 June 2025.

January

HK$502

February

HK$541

March

HK$557

April

HK$596

May

HK$580

June

HK$510

July

HK$557

August

HK$557

September

HK$470

October

HK$502

November

HK$462

December

HK$517

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 9 June 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Kyoto this past week from 80 hire locations out of 18 hire agencies. Prices for a Kyoto small car hire start from HK$416/day. Check out available deals for 2 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

HK$416+

Compact

Compact

HK$466+

Mini

Mini

HK$399+

Passenger van

Passenger van

HK$1,046+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

HK$774+

Intermediate estate car

Intermediate estate car

HK$823+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

HK$1,024+

Compare available car types for rental in Kyoto

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Kyoto to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 9 June 2025.

Small cars

HK$395 - HK$650

All Car Types

HK$518 - HK$857

To hire a small car in Kyoto, Japan, you would pay an average price of HK$495/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Kyoto, Japan (~HK$395/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~HK$650/day). In fact, November is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Kyoto. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Kyoto, hiring a small car saves you 23% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Kyoto small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Kyoto, Japan, you would pay an average price of HK$697/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Kyoto, Japan (~HK$446/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~HK$1,280/day). In fact, July is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Kyoto. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Kyoto, hiring a medium car is 9% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a large car in Kyoto, Japan, you would pay an average price of HK$728/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Kyoto, Japan (~HK$799/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~HK$1,637/day). In fact, July is about 9% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Kyoto. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Kyoto, hiring a large car is 13% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Kyoto, Japan, you would pay an average price of HK$514/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Kyoto, Japan (~HK$538/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~HK$1,113/day). In fact, March is about 4% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Kyoto. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Kyoto, hiring a SUV saves you 20% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a van in Kyoto, Japan, you would pay an average price of HK$877/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a van in Kyoto, Japan (~HK$866/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~HK$1,352/day). In fact, October is about 2% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Kyoto. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Kyoto, hiring a van is 28% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Kyoto van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Mazda Mazda2HK$416/day
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Toyota CorollaHK$466/day
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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 9 June 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Kyoto, including Toyota Rent a Car, ORIX Rent a Car and Nippon Rent-A-Car in Kyoto. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Toyota Rent a Car

21 locations

ORIX Rent a Car

5 locations

Nippon Rent-A-Car

9 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1 location

Europcar

6 locations

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

Times

7 locations

Alamo

6.0
Okay
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Best car rental deals found in Kyoto

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Kyoto. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Kyoto with an average daily rate of HK$731. Data was last updated on 9 June 2025.
The best prices on car rentals in Kyoto we've found at this time. Double check the details of your car rental reservation before booking to ensure no unwanted surprises.
Mazda Mazda2HK$416/day
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Mazda Mazda2
Toyota CorollaHK$466/day
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Toyota Corolla
Toyota CorollaHK$497/day
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Toyota Corolla

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Kyoto, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 June 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Kyoto for a week from Avis?

    Avis is one of the most popular car hire companies in Kyoto, offering car hire for around HK$3,710 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 is a car hire in Kyoto for a weekend?

    It costs HK$0 for a weekend car hire in Kyoto, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Mini as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Kyoto in July, prices are HK$750 per day on average.

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 9 June 2025.

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$51+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

HK$76+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

HK$51+

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