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Kumamoto, Japan
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    Cheapest car rental rates

    Honda Fit

    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.
    Automatic
    4
    2
    A/C
    4
    1
    $39.96
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
    1364-1, Totsugi, Kikuyomachi
    Drop-off information
    Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
    1364-1, Totsugi, Kikuyomachi
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 03:09 on 26/04/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

    Why book with us?

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    Travel information

    Languages
    Japanese
    Currency
    JPY
    Drive on
    Left-hand side
    Country code
    +81
    Average car rental price
    $70 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
    $1.02 per liter or $3.86 per gallon
    Highest gas price
    $1.10 per liter or $4.16 per gallon

    Top 20 cities near Kumamoto

    1. Sagafrom $46.22 per day
      58.6 km / 36.41 miles away
    2. Nagasakifrom $45.34 per day
      83 km / 51.57 miles away
    3. Fukuokafrom $38.39 per day
      94.5 km / 58.72 miles away
    4. Kagoshimafrom $45.99 per day
      109.6 km / 68.1 miles away
    5. Oitafrom $44.99 per day
      118.8 km / 73.82 miles away
    6. Miyazakifrom $45.87 per day
      120.4 km / 74.81 miles away
    7. Hiroshimafrom $44.99 per day
      239.5 km / 148.82 miles away
    8. Yakushimafrom $46.85 per day
      267.6 km / 166.28 miles away
    9. Takamatsufrom $45.34 per day
      341.6 km / 212.26 miles away
    10. Okayamafrom $44.99 per day
      360.4 km / 223.94 miles away
    11. Shirahamafrom $45.52 per day
      439.4 km / 273.03 miles away
    12. Kobefrom $35.31 per day
      461.2 km / 286.58 miles away
    13. Osakafrom $31.36 per day
      486 km / 301.99 miles away
    14. Kyotofrom $46.12 per day
      519.4 km / 322.74 miles away
    15. Tokonamefrom $46.22 per day
      605.1 km / 375.99 miles away
    16. Matsuyamafrom $35.65 per day
      622.3 km / 386.68 miles away
    17. Nagoyafrom $56.46 per day
      623.6 km / 387.49 miles away
    18. Komatsufrom $47.26 per day
      654.2 km / 406.5 miles away
    19. Kanazawafrom $46.79 per day
      683.7 km / 424.83 miles away
    20. Shizuokafrom $44.99 per day
      721.1 km / 448.07 miles away

    Top 20 locations near Kumamoto

    1. Kumamoto Airportfrom $47.82 per day
      10.6 km / 6.59 miles away
    2. Saga Airportfrom $46.22 per day
      58.6 km / 36.41 miles away
    3. Nagasaki Airportfrom $45.34 per day
      80.1 km / 49.77 miles away
    4. Fukuoka Yakuin Train Station
      94.2 km / 58.53 miles away
    5. Fukuoka Downtownfrom $52.01 per day
      94.5 km / 58.72 miles away
    6. Kagoshima Airportfrom $50.81 per day
      109.6 km / 68.1 miles away
    7. Oita Airportfrom $44.99 per day
      118.8 km / 73.82 miles away
    8. Miyazaki Airportfrom $45.87 per day
      120.4 km / 74.81 miles away
    9. Matsuyama Airportfrom $45.34 per day
      214.3 km / 133.16 miles away
    10. Hiroshima Train Stationfrom $44.99 per day
      239.5 km / 148.82 miles away
    11. Yakushima Airportfrom $46.85 per day
      267.6 km / 166.28 miles away
    12. Hiroshima Airportfrom $44.99 per day
      271.4 km / 168.64 miles away
    13. Takamatsu Airportfrom $48.17 per day
      341.6 km / 212.26 miles away
    14. Takamatsu Train Stationfrom $45.34 per day
      350.7 km / 217.91 miles away
    15. Okayama Airportfrom $45.34 per day
      360.4 km / 223.94 miles away

    Map of top car rental locations

    A
    Kumamoto Railway Station
    5 rental locations
    B
    Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
    6 rental locations

    When to book in Kumamoto and for how long?

    What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Kumamoto?

    Car rental prices in Kumamoto 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 monthJanuary Most expensive month May
    Average price $59 A good deal $71 Cheapest supplier Alamo Cheapest car type Small cars
    Average rental costs per day in Kumamoto
    $160
    $80
    $0

    $57

    in January

    Jan

    $69

    in February

    Feb

    $58

    in March

    Mar

    $89

    in April

    Apr

    $145

    in May

    May

    $61

    in June

    Jun

    $87

    in July

    Jul
    Aug
    Sep

    $68

    in October

    Oct

    $60

    in November

    Nov

    $57

    in December

    Dec

    The cheapest month to rent a car in Kumamoto is January (when prices average $56.68 per day). This is 4% cheaper than the yearly average and 61% cheaper than renting in May (when prices average $145.05).

    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 Kumamoto?

    Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Kumamoto is March, and the least popular is January.

    Monthly searches in Kumamoto by pick-up date relative to the average
    3.9
    1.9
    0

    0.4 times in January

    Jan

    0.4 times in February

    Feb

    3.5 times in March

    Mar

    1.5 times in April

    Apr

    0.4 times in May

    May

    0.4 times in June

    Jun

    0.8 times in July

    Jul
    Aug
    Sep

    1.5 times in October

    Oct

    0.8 times in November

    Nov

    0.4 times in December

    Dec

    What’s the usual rental length in Kumamoto?

    How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in June, the average renter keeps their car for 7 days, and in February, they keep their car for 2 days.

    Average number of rental days in Kumamoto
    8
    4
    0

    3 days in January

    Jan

    2 days in February

    Feb

    5 days in March

    Mar

    4 days in April

    Apr

    3 days in May

    May

    7 days in June

    Jun

    5 days in July

    Jul
    Aug
    Sep

    6 days in October

    Oct

    4 days in November

    Nov

    2 days in December

    Dec

    Car rental information

    📍 Car rental locations2
    ✈️ Airport locations1
    🔥 Popular suppliersAvis, Alamo
    🚗 Popular car typesSmall cars, medium cars, large cars
    🤑 Lowest price$46 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierAlamo

    Car rental statistics

    Highest-rated company
    Alamo (rated 8.5 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    Hertz (rated 8.2 / 10)
    Total rental companies
    6
    Average daily price
    $70
    Lowest daily price
    $46
    Total cars available
    64

    Top 6 suppliers in Kumamoto in 2026

    Alamo
    2 locations
    Alamo
    8.5
    Excellent
    1 review
    Value for money
    8.4
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.5
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.2
    Car condition
    9.2
    $46–$112
    per day
    Most popular location
    3 17 2 Kasuga Nishi Ku,
    Enterprise
    2 locations
    Enterprise
    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
    $56–$136
    per day
    Most popular location
    3-chōme-17-2 Kasuga, Nishi Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0047, Japan
    Avis
    2 locations
    Avis
    8.3
    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
    8.6
    Car condition
    8.7
    $56
    per day
    Most popular location
    3-13-6 Kasuga
    National
    2 locations
    National
    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
    8.3
    Car condition
    8.4
    $64–$155
    per day
    Most popular location
    3 Chome-17-2 Kasuga, Nishi Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0047, Japan
    Nippon Rent a Car
    1 location
    Nippon Rent a Car
    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
    $64–$155
    per day
    Most popular location
    901-36 Mukaitakayu, Sugido, Mashiki-machi
    Hertz
    2 locations
    Hertz
    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
    8.4
    Car condition
    8.4
    $64–$155
    per day
    Most popular location
    3 17 7 Kasuga Nishiku

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    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
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    Highly recommended by our customers

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    Apr 27, 2026
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    Apr 27, 2026
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    AA,
    Apr 27, 2026
    Easy to book
    Easy to book, good prices!
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    Apr 27, 2026
    Nice and easy
    Nice and easy
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    Apr 27, 2026
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    Radomir Jedek,
    Apr 27, 2026
    Good pricing, good car
    Good pricing. Good condition car. No update pressure or additional insurance pressur...
    Lauri Hart,
    Apr 27, 2026
    great price reliable company
    great price reliable company
    Tim Thomas,
    Apr 27, 2026
    Professional and excellent service
    Professional and excellent service. Thanks to Samuel for all the information and hel...
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    Apr 27, 2026
    Ease of booking and used before
    Ease of booking and used before
    Mr Hare,
    Apr 26, 2026
    Great prices
    Great prices. Well established website
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    Apr 26, 2026
    Customer service
    Customer service
    Venieris Segredos,
    Apr 26, 2026
    Easy and friendly to use
    Easy and friendly to use
    LUZ PIEDAD ZUNIGA - RUIZ,
    Apr 26, 2026
    Clear information on car pick-up and…
    Clear information on car pick-up and conditions
    Linas Sumskas,
    Apr 26, 2026
    Great options for all types of needs
    Nice to see the different options out there for a range of peoples needs.
    Cole,
    Apr 26, 2026
    I have booked with this company before…
    I have booked with this company before . very easy and reassuring.
    Gwen Pullar,
    Apr 26, 2026
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