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Honda Fit
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$35.67
per day
Free shuttle service
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Aqua
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$51.35
per day
Free shuttle service
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$56.84
per day
Free shuttle service
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Suzuki Wagon R
or similar Mini
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$45.97
per day
Free shuttle service
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Alphard
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
A/C
5
$194.42
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Yaris
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$57.07
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Sienta
or similar Compact Van
Automatic
6
A/C
4
$59.35
per day
Free shuttle service
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Raize
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$64.19
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 16:35 on 29/10/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 11 cities near Kobe
- Top 8 locations near Kobe
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Kobe and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 30, 2026)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 6 suppliers in Kobe in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
Japanese
Currency
JPY
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+81
Average car rental price
$71 per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
30–40 km/h
or
19–25 mph
Speed limit out of town
60–100 km/h
or
37–62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.03%
Average gas price
$1.09 per liter or $4.13 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.03 per liter or $3.90 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.11 per liter or $4.20 per gallon
Top 11 cities near Kobe
- Osakafrom $21.19 per day25.6 km / 15.91 miles away
- Kyotofrom $33.15 per day59.1 km / 36.72 miles away
- Hiroshimafrom $46.23 per day253.2 km / 157.33 miles away
- Yokohamafrom $35.34 per day411.7 km / 255.82 miles away
- Fukuokafrom $32.72 per day458.2 km / 284.71 miles away
- Miyazakifrom $46.62 per day465.9 km / 289.5 miles away
- Tokyofrom $25.45 per day486 km / 301.99 miles away
- Kagoshimafrom $46.51 per day523.9 km / 325.54 miles away
- Nagasakifrom $46.31 per day537.5 km / 333.99 miles away
- Sendaifrom $46.06 per day641.5 km / 398.61 miles away
- Chitosefrom $36.37 per day1,064.5 km / 661.45 miles away
Top 8 locations near Kobe
- Osaka Kansai Airportfrom $21.19 per day22.3 km / 13.86 miles away
- Kyoto Train Stationfrom $33.15 per day62.7 km / 38.96 miles away
- Tokyo Haneda Airportfrom $35.45 per day426.8 km / 265.2 miles away
- Fukuoka International Airportfrom $32.72 per day454.6 km / 282.48 miles away
- Fukuoka Downtownfrom $39.90 per day458.2 km / 284.71 miles away
- Tokyo Narita Airportfrom $25.45 per day486 km / 301.99 miles away
- Kagoshima Airportfrom $51.48 per day523.9 km / 325.54 miles away
- Chitose Airportfrom $36.37 per day1,064.5 km / 661.45 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Kobe Airport (UKB)
6 rental locations
B
Kobe Asahidori
3 rental locations
When to book in Kobe and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Kobe?
Car rental prices in Kobe vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthSeptember | Most expensive month June | ||
| Average price $55 | A good deal $47 | Cheapest supplier Alamo | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average rental costs per day in Kobe
$53
$26
$0
Jan
Feb
Mar
$37
in April
Apr
$46
in May
May
$48
in June
Jun
$38
in July
Jul
$33
in August
Aug
$33
in September
Sep
$44
in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Kobe is September (when prices average $32.95 per day). This is 40% cheaper than the yearly average and 31% cheaper than renting in June (when prices average $47.94).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Kobe?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Kobe is June, and the least popular is July.
Monthly searches in Kobe by pick-up date relative to the average
1.5
0.8
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Same as average in April
Apr
0.7 times in May
May
1.4 times in June
Jun
0.4 times in July
Jul
Same as average in August
Aug
1.4 times in September
Sep
Same as average in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Kobe?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in July, the average renter keeps their car for 7 days, and in April, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Kobe
8
4
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
3 days in April
Apr
6 days in May
May
4 days in June
Jun
7 days in July
Jul
5 days in August
Aug
6 days in September
Sep
5 days in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 3 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | National, Alamo |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars, large cars, vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $36 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Alamo |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | Honda Fit | 4 | Medium car |
| Alamo | Honda Fit | 4 | Medium car |
| Alamo | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Large car |
| National | Toyota Sienta | 4 | Van |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 30, 2026)
Prices are lowest during September, starting at $33 for an Economy car and highest in June, when economy cars start at $48. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Kobe is June, while the least popular month is July.
Kobe hosts: Alamo, EasyCar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, IX Rental. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
IX Rental (rated 7.9 / 10)
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
$71
Lowest daily price
$36
Total cars available
44
Top 6 suppliers in Kobe in 2026
Alamo
2 locations
8.7
Very Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.4
$36–$195
per day
Most popular location
Minatojimaminamichochuoku Kimek Center Building, 1F, 1-5-2, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0047, Japan
EasyCar
3 locations
8.6
Very Good
Value for money
9.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.9
$52–$234
per day
Most popular location
2 Chome-3-7 Aioicho, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0025, Japan, 34.680637,135.1775884
Enterprise
2 locations
8.4
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.7
$40–$148
per day
Most popular location
3-chōme-1 Asahidōri, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 651-0095, Japan
Hertz
2 locations
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.4
Most popular location
3-2-23 Hachimandori Chuoku
National
2 locations
8.3
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.6
$42–$118
per day
Most popular location
Minatojimaminamichochuoku Kimek Center Building, 1F, 1-5-2, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0047, Japan
IX Rental
1 location
7.9
Average
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
7.6
$21–$87
per day
Most popular location
Kobe-Airport Station, 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture 650-0048, Japan
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