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Suzuki Wagon
or similar Mini
Automatic
4
1
A/C
2
PLN 127.16
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Kyoto Downtown
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
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Kyoto Downtown
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
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Honda Fit
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
PLN 140.25
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Kyoto Downtown
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
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Kyoto Downtown
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
4
A/C
4
PLN 170.17
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Kyoto Downtown
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
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Kyoto Downtown
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
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Toyota Raize
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
PLN 188.87
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Kyoto Downtown
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
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Kyoto Downtown
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
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Suzuki Wagon R
or similar Mini
Automatic
4
2
A/C
4
PLN 134.64
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Kyoto Downtown
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
Drop-off information
Kyoto Downtown
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
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Suzuki Wagon
or similar Mini
Automatic
4
1
A/C
2
PLN 151.47
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Kyoto Downtown
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
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Kyoto Downtown
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
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Suzuki Wagon
or similar Mini
Automatic
4
1
A/C
2
PLN 167.19
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Kyoto Downtown
9 Nakatonoda Cho Higashi 9 Jo, Minami Ku
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Kyoto Downtown
9 Nakatonoda Cho Higashi 9 Jo, Minami Ku
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Honda Fit
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
PLN 168.29
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Kyoto Downtown
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
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Kyoto Downtown
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
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Honda Fit
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
PLN 184.11
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Kyoto Downtown
9 Nakatonoda Cho Higashi 9 Jo, Minami Ku
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Kyoto Downtown
9 Nakatonoda Cho Higashi 9 Jo, Minami Ku
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Toyota Corolla STW
or similar Intermediate Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
PLN 188.87
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Kyoto Downtown
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
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Kyoto Downtown
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
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Toyota Aqua
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
PLN 188.87
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Kyoto Downtown
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
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Kyoto Downtown
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
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Toyota Sienta
or similar Compact Van
Automatic
6
2
A/C
4
PLN 201.95
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Kyoto Downtown
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
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Kyoto Downtown
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
4
A/C
4
PLN 203.83
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Kyoto Downtown
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
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Kyoto Downtown
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
4
A/C
4
PLN 223.59
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Kyoto Downtown
9 Nakatonoda Cho Higashi 9 Jo, Minami Ku
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Kyoto Downtown
9 Nakatonoda Cho Higashi 9 Jo, Minami Ku
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Toyota Corolla STW
or similar Intermediate Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
PLN 228.13
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Kyoto Downtown
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
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Kyoto Downtown
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
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Toyota Raize
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
PLN 228.13
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Kyoto Downtown
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
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Kyoto Downtown
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
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Toyota Aqua
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
PLN 228.13
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Kyoto Downtown
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
Drop-off information
Kyoto Downtown
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
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Toyota Sienta
or similar Compact Van
Automatic
6
2
A/C
4
PLN 243.10
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Kyoto Downtown
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
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Kyoto Downtown
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
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Toyota Raize
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
PLN 249.91
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Kyoto Downtown
9 Nakatonoda Cho Higashi 9 Jo, Minami Ku
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Kyoto Downtown
9 Nakatonoda Cho Higashi 9 Jo, Minami Ku
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Toyota Aqua
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
PLN 249.91
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Kyoto Downtown
9 Nakatonoda Cho Higashi 9 Jo, Minami Ku
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Kyoto Downtown
9 Nakatonoda Cho Higashi 9 Jo, Minami Ku
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Toyota Sienta
or similar Compact Van
Automatic
6
2
A/C
4
PLN 266.83
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Kyoto Downtown
9 Nakatonoda Cho Higashi 9 Jo, Minami Ku
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Kyoto Downtown
9 Nakatonoda Cho Higashi 9 Jo, Minami Ku
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Honda Stepwgn
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
8
4
A/C
4
PLN 304.80
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Kyoto Downtown
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
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Kyoto Downtown
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
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Honda Stepwgn
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
8
4
A/C
4
PLN 368.38
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Kyoto Downtown
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
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Kyoto Downtown
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 10 cities near Kyoto
- Top 7 locations near Kyoto
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Kyoto and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 5 suppliers in Kyoto in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
Japanese
Currency
JPY
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+81
Average car rental price
PLN 249 per day
Average car rental length
5 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
PLN 4.17 per liter or PLN 15.79 per gallon
Lowest gas price
PLN 4.06 per liter or PLN 15.37 per gallon
Highest gas price
PLN 4.20 per liter or PLN 15.90 per gallon
Top 10 cities near Kyoto
- Osakafrom PLN 144.68 per day73.9 km / 45.92 miles away
- Hiroshimafrom PLN 177.90 per day305.6 km / 189.89 miles away
- Yokohamafrom PLN 177.90 per day356.5 km / 221.52 miles away
- Tokyofrom PLN 155.83 per day430.6 km / 267.56 miles away
- Fukuokafrom PLN 177.90 per day509.8 km / 316.78 miles away
- Miyazakifrom PLN 177.90 per day524.8 km / 326.1 miles away
- Kagoshimafrom PLN 177.90 per day583 km / 362.26 miles away
- Sendaifrom PLN 177.90 per day588.1 km / 365.43 miles away
- Nagasakifrom PLN 177.90 per day595 km / 369.72 miles away
- Chitosefrom PLN 177.90 per day1,011.1 km / 628.27 miles away
Top 7 locations near Kyoto
- Kyoto Train Stationfrom PLN 214.84 per day5.1 km / 3.17 miles away
- Osaka Kansai Airportfrom PLN 144.68 per day73.9 km / 45.92 miles away
- Tokyo Haneda Airportfrom PLN 157.05 per day372 km / 231.15 miles away
- Tokyo Narita Airportfrom PLN 155.83 per day430.6 km / 267.56 miles away
- Fukuoka International Airportfrom PLN 177.90 per day509.8 km / 316.78 miles away
- Kagoshima Airportfrom PLN 177.90 per day583 km / 362.26 miles away
- Chitose Airportfrom PLN 177.90 per day1,011.1 km / 628.27 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Kyoto (Downtown)
3 rental locations
B
Kyoto Train Station
4 rental locations
When to book in Kyoto and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Kyoto?
Car rental prices in Kyoto 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 monthOctober | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price PLN 298 | A good deal PLN 248 | Cheapest supplier Alamo | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Kyoto
PLN 667
PLN 334
PLN 0
PLN 309
in January
Jan
Feb
PLN 403
in March
Mar
PLN 420
in April
Apr
PLN 348
in May
May
PLN 305
in June
Jun
PLN 338
in July
Jul
PLN 598
in August
Aug
PLN 315
in September
Sep
PLN 282
in October
Oct
PLN 327
in November
Nov
PLN 607
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Kyoto is October (when prices average PLN 282.38 per day). This is 5% cheaper than the yearly average and 53% cheaper than renting in December (when prices average PLN 606.70).
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 Kyoto?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Kyoto is April, and the least popular is January.
Monthly searches in Kyoto by pick-up date relative to the average
2.9
1.4
0
0.3 times in January
Jan
Feb
0.6 times in March
Mar
2.6 times in April
Apr
0.6 times in May
May
0.6 times in June
Jun
0.6 times in July
Jul
0.6 times in August
Aug
1.3 times in September
Sep
1.3 times in October
Oct
1.9 times in November
Nov
0.3 times in December
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Kyoto?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in March, the average renter keeps their car for 9 days, and in April, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Kyoto
10
5
0
8 days in January
Jan
Feb
9 days in March
Mar
2 days in April
Apr
9 days in May
May
3 days in June
Jun
7 days in July
Jul
5 days in August
Aug
4 days in September
Sep
5 days in October
Oct
4 days in November
Nov
3 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 3 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Alamo, Enterprise |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, Medium cars, Vans, Large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | PLN 178 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Alamo |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Honda Fit | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Alamo | Toyota Sienta | 4 | 2 | Van |
| Alamo | Suzuki Wagon R | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Alamo | Suzuki Wagon | 2 | 1 | Small car |
| Alamo | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 4 | Large car |
| Alamo | Toyota Aqua | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Alamo | Toyota Corolla STW | 5 | 3 | Station wagon |
| Enterprise | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 4 | Large car |
| Enterprise | Honda Fit | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Enterprise | Suzuki Wagon | 2 | 1 | Small car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo (rated 8.5 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Nippon Rent a Car (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
PLN 249
Lowest daily price
PLN 178
Total cars available
38
Top 5 suppliers in Kyoto in 2025
Alamo
2 locations
8.5
Excellent
5 reviews
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
7.8
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.2
PLN 178 - PLN 426
per day
Most popular location
9 Nakatonoda Cho Higashi 9 Jo, Minami Ku
Enterprise
2 locations
8.4
Very Good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.8
PLN 212 - PLN 515
per day
Most popular location
9 Nakatonoda Cho Higashi 9 Jo, Minami Ku
National
1 location
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.3
PLN 234 - PLN 373
per day
Most popular location
9 Nakatonoda Cho Higashi 9 Jo, Minami Ku
SIXT
2 locations
8.2
Very 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
8.3
Car condition
8.4
PLN 234 - PLN 373
per day
Most popular location
Orix Rent-a-car,18-8 Nishinokyo Funazukacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8426
Nippon Rent a Car
1 location
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
8.2
PLN 234 - PLN 373
per day
Most popular location
9 Nakatonoda-cho, Higashikujo, Minami-ku
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