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Toyota Aqua
or similar Economy
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$45.67
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Honda Fit
or similar Compact
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$33.75
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
4
A/C
4
$40.63
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Honda Fit
or similar Compact
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$42.72
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Honda Fit
or similar Compact
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$46.51
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Kyoto Downtown
9 Nakatonoda Cho Higashi 9 Jo, Minami Ku
Drop-off information
Kyoto Downtown
9 Nakatonoda Cho Higashi 9 Jo, Minami Ku
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
4
A/C
4
$51.64
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
4
A/C
4
$56.68
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Kyoto Downtown
9 Nakatonoda Cho Higashi 9 Jo, Minami Ku
Drop-off information
Kyoto Downtown
9 Nakatonoda Cho Higashi 9 Jo, Minami Ku
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Toyota Aqua
or similar Economy
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$57.74
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Toyota Sienta
or similar Compact Van
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
6
2
A/C
4
$58.05
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Toyota Aqua
or similar Economy
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$63.46
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Kyoto Downtown
9 Nakatonoda Cho Higashi 9 Jo, Minami Ku
Drop-off information
Kyoto Downtown
9 Nakatonoda Cho Higashi 9 Jo, Minami Ku
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Toyota Sienta
or similar Compact Van
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
6
2
A/C
4
$73.23
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Honda StepWGN
or similar Mini Van
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
8
4
A/C
4
$78.68
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Toyota Sienta
or similar Compact Van
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
6
2
A/C
4
$80.90
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Kyoto Downtown
9 Nakatonoda Cho Higashi 9 Jo, Minami Ku
Drop-off information
Kyoto Downtown
9 Nakatonoda Cho Higashi 9 Jo, Minami Ku
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Honda StepWGN
or similar Mini Van
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
8
4
A/C
4
$99.04
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Honda StepWGN
or similar Mini Van
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
8
4
A/C
4
$109.97
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Kyoto Downtown
9 Nakatonoda Cho Higashi 9 Jo, Minami Ku
Drop-off information
Kyoto Downtown
9 Nakatonoda Cho Higashi 9 Jo, Minami Ku
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 00:53 on 03/04/26. 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
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 cities near Kyoto
- Top 20 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 6 suppliers in Kyoto in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
Japanese
Currency
JPY
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+81
Average car rental price
$80 per day
Average car rental length
4 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
$1.06 per liter or $4.01 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.10 per liter or $4.16 per gallon
Top 20 cities near Kyoto
- Osakafrom $32.87 per day37.6 km / 23.36 miles away
- Kobefrom $35.54 per day57.2 km / 35.54 miles away
- Tokonamefrom $47.79 per day97.5 km / 60.58 miles away
- Matsuyamafrom $35.54 per day105.9 km / 65.8 miles away
- Nagoyafrom $58.15 per day106 km / 65.87 miles away
- Shirahamafrom $47.10 per day146.5 km / 91.03 miles away
- Okayamafrom $46.58 per day174.4 km / 108.37 miles away
- Takamatsufrom $46.92 per day177.8 km / 110.48 miles away
- Kanazawafrom $47.27 per day199.3 km / 123.84 miles away
- Shizuokafrom $46.58 per day222.1 km / 138.01 miles away
- Toyamafrom $46.75 per day236.3 km / 146.83 miles away
- Matsumotofrom $47.56 per day246.5 km / 153.17 miles away
- Fujikawaguchikofrom $46.92 per day281 km / 174.61 miles away
- Naganofrom $46.75 per day289.5 km / 179.89 miles away
- Gotembafrom $46.92 per day292.2 km / 181.56 miles away
- Atamifrom $46.91 per day303.4 km / 188.52 miles away
- Hiroshimafrom $46.58 per day305.6 km / 189.89 miles away
- Odawarafrom $46.92 per day311.6 km / 193.62 miles away
- Yokohamafrom $35.54 per day356.5 km / 221.52 miles away
- Nikkofrom $58.15 per day402.4 km / 250.04 miles away
Top 20 locations near Kyoto
- Kyoto Train Stationfrom $62.53 per day5.1 km / 3.17 miles away
- Osaka Shin Osaka Railway Stationfrom $47.56 per day33.1 km / 20.57 miles away
- Osaka International Airportfrom $46.75 per day33.4 km / 20.75 miles away
- Osaka Umeda Railway Stationfrom $47.25 per day34.9 km / 21.69 miles away
- Osaka Kitatsumorifrom $47.25 per day40.4 km / 25.1 miles away
- Kobe Asahidorifrom $46.58 per day57.2 km / 35.54 miles away
- Osaka Kansai Airportfrom $32.87 per day73.9 km / 45.92 miles away
- Chubu Centrair International Airportfrom $47.79 per day97.5 km / 60.58 miles away
- Nagoya Railway Stationfrom $58.15 per day106 km / 65.87 miles away
- Nanki-Shirahama Airportfrom $47.10 per day146.5 km / 91.03 miles away
- Takamatsu Train Stationfrom $46.92 per day169.3 km / 105.2 miles away
- Okayama Airportfrom $47.27 per day174.4 km / 108.37 miles away
- Takamatsu Airportfrom $49.24 per day177.8 km / 110.48 miles away
- Kanazawa Train Stationfrom $47.27 per day199.3 km / 123.84 miles away
- Shizuoka Airportfrom $46.58 per day222.1 km / 138.01 miles away
- Toyama Ushijimachofrom $46.75 per day236.3 km / 146.83 miles away
- Matsumoto Downtownfrom $47.56 per day246.5 km / 153.17 miles away
- Hiroshima Airportfrom $46.58 per day264.9 km / 164.6 miles away
- Fujikawaguchiko Kawaguchiko Railway Stationfrom $46.92 per day281 km / 174.61 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Kyoto (Downtown)
3 rental locations
B
Kyoto Train Station
5 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 monthMarch | Most expensive month August | ||
| Average price $56 | A good deal $80 | Cheapest supplier Alamo | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average rental costs per day in Kyoto
$179
$90
$0
$80
in January
Jan
Feb
$56
in March
Mar
$114
in April
Apr
$95
in May
May
$83
in June
Jun
$92
in July
Jul
$163
in August
Aug
$86
in September
Sep
$77
in October
Oct
$68
in November
Nov
$88
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Kyoto is March (when prices average $55.94 per day). This is 0% cheaper than the yearly average and 66% cheaper than renting in August (when prices average $162.82).
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
3
1.5
0
0.7 times in January
Jan
Feb
0.7 times in March
Mar
2.7 times in April
Apr
0.7 times in May
May
0.7 times in June
Jun
0.7 times in July
Jul
0.7 times in August
Aug
1.3 times in September
Sep
1.3 times in October
Oct
Same as average in November
Nov
0.7 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 May, 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
3 days in January
Jan
Feb
5 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
6 days in November
Nov
5 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 4 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Alamo, Enterprise |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars, small cars, vans, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $47 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Alamo |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Suzuki Wagon R | 2 | 1 | Small car |
| Alamo | Toyota Sienta | 4 | 2 | Van |
| Alamo | Honda Fit | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Alamo | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 4 | Large car |
| Alamo | Toyota Aqua | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Enterprise | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 4 | Large car |
| Alamo | Toyota Corolla STW | 5 | 3 | Station wagon |
| Enterprise | Honda Fit | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Enterprise | Suzuki Wagon R | 2 | 1 | Small car |
| Enterprise | Toyota Raize | 5 | 2 | SUV |
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
6
Average daily price
$80
Lowest daily price
$47
Total cars available
28
Top 6 suppliers in Kyoto in 2026
Alamo
2 locations
8.5
Excellent
5 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
7.8
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.2
$47–$112
per day
Most popular location
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
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
8.9
Car condition
8.8
$60–$139
per day
Most popular location
9 Nakatonoda Cho Higashi 9 Jo, Minami Ku
Hertz
2 locations
8.3
Very Good
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
8.4
Car condition
8.4
$60–$139
per day
Most popular location
Nishiojidori Sanjyoagaru
SIXT
2 locations
8.3
Very Good
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
8.4
Car condition
8.4
$60–$139
per day
Most popular location
Orix Rent-a-car,18-8 Nishinokyo Funazukacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8426
National
1 location
8.2
Very Good
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
8.2
Car condition
8.3
$65–$154
per day
Most popular location
9 Nakatonoda Cho Higashi 9 Jo, Minami Ku
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
$65–$154
per day
Most popular location
9 Nakatonoda-cho, Higashikujo, Minami-ku
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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