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Kumamoto Airport (KMJ), Kumamoto, Japan
Mon, Nov 16
Tue, Nov 24
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Cheapest car rental rates

Suzuki Wagon R

or similar Mini
Automatic
4
A/C
2
Suzuki Wagon R
$46.85
per day
In terminal
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Mazda 2

or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
Mazda 2
$50.59
per day
Free shuttle service
No deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Honda Fit

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
Honda Fit
$61.62
per day
Free shuttle service
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Aqua

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
Toyota Aqua
$51.18
per day
Free shuttle service
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Travel information

Languages
Japanese
Currency
JPY
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+81
Average car rental price
$62 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
$1.07 per liter or $4.06 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

Airport info

Name
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
IATA
KMJ
ICAO
RJFT
Distance from city
9.9 miles / 16 km
Overall rating
6.8 / 10
Getting to the airport
6.5
Check-in and departures
8.3
Terminal facilities
6.7
Wi-Fi
6.4
Restaurants and car rental services
6.6
Lounge
6.6

Top 8 locations near Kumamoto Airport

  1. Fukuoka Downtownfrom $39.25 per day
    93.1 km / 57.85 miles away
  2. Kagoshima Airportfrom $47.45 per day
    115.7 km / 71.89 miles away
  3. Osaka Kansai Airportfrom $20.93 per day
    442.1 km / 274.71 miles away
  4. Kyoto Train Stationfrom $35.16 per day
    511.6 km / 317.89 miles away
  5. Tokyo Haneda Airportfrom $35.06 per day
    874.1 km / 543.14 miles away
  6. Tokyo Narita Airportfrom $31.69 per day
    934 km / 580.36 miles away
  7. Chitose Airportfrom $34.23 per day
    1,456.1 km / 904.78 miles away

Map of top car rental locations

A
Alamo
901 36 Mukaitakayu Sugido, Mashiki Machi
B
Avis
1364-1, Totsugi, Kikuyomachi
C
Enterprise
Aso Kumamoto Airport
D
Hertz
1751 Oyatsudomen
E
National
901 36 Mukaitakayu Sugido, Mashiki Machi

When to book at Kumamoto Airport and for how long?

When are car rental prices the lowest at Kumamoto Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Kumamoto Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthMarch Most expensive month December
Average price $82 A good deal $53 Cheapest supplier Alamo Cheapest car type Small cars
Average rental costs per day at Kumamoto Airport
$108
$54
$0

$64

in January

Jan
Feb

$55

in March

Mar

$85

in April

Apr

$62

in May

May
Jun
Jul
Aug

$55

in September

Sep
Oct

$79

in November

Nov

$98

in December

Dec

The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Kumamoto Airport is March — when rental costs average $55.01 per day. This is 33% cheaper than the yearly average and 44% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $98.15 per day).

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 is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Kumamoto Airport?

Based on how many users search for a car at Kumamoto Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in March, while they are least likely to rent in in May.

Monthly searches at Kumamoto Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
2.5
1.3
0

0.6 times in January

Jan
Feb

2.3 times in March

Mar

1.5 times in April

Apr

0.3 times in May

May
Jun
Jul
Aug

0.3 times in September

Sep
Oct

1.8 times in November

Nov

0.3 times in December

Dec

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Kumamoto Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in March the average rental period is 5 days, while in September, the average rental period is only 2 days.

Average number of rental days at Kumamoto Airport
6
3
0

3 days in January

Jan
Feb

5 days in March

Mar

5 days in April

Apr

3 days in May

May
Jun
Jul
Aug

2 days in September

Sep
Oct

5 days in November

Nov

3 days in December

Dec

Car rental information

🔥 Popular suppliersAvis, Alamo, Keddy
🚗 Popular car typesMedium cars, small cars, vans, SUVs
🤑 Lowest price$47 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierAlamo

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Nov 4, 2026)

Prices are lowest during March, starting at $55 for an Economy car and highest in December, when economy cars start at $98. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month at Kumamoto Airport is March, while the least popular month is May.
Kumamoto Airport hosts: Alamo, Avis, Enterprise, National, Hertz, Keddy, Nippon Rent a Car, Europcar, FOX. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Yes, most companies at Kumamoto Airport support after-hours returns. Park in the designated return area, lock the car, and drop the keys in the secure drop box. Take timestamped photos of the car's condition after parking to protect yourself.
Usually, yes, if the desk is open. You may be charged for extra hours if you pick up significantly earlier. Rental desks at Kumamoto Airport typically operate from 08:00-20:00.

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Alamo (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
FOX (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
$62
Lowest daily price
$47
Total cars available
21

Top 9 suppliers at Kumamoto Airport in 2026

Alamo
Alamo
8.7
Very Good
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
9.3
$47–$65
per day
901 36 Mukaitakayu Sugido, Mashiki Machi
5017122378
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Mon
08:00-20:00
Tue
08:00-20:00
Wed
08:00-20:00
Thu
08:00-20:00
Fri
08:00-20:00
Sat
08:00-20:00
Sun
08:00-20:00
Avis
Avis
8.6
Very Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.2
$64
per day
1364-1, Totsugi, Kikuyomachi
0963402910
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-19:00
Tue
08:00-19:00
Wed
08:00-19:00
Thu
08:00-19:00
Fri
08:00-19:00
Sat
08:00-19:00
Sun
08:00-19:00
Enterprise
Enterprise
8.5
Very Good
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
8.8
$60–$84
per day
Aso Kumamoto Airport
+81962892353
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-20:00
Tue
08:00-20:00
Wed
08:00-20:00
Thu
08:00-20:00
Fri
08:00-20:00
Sat
08:00-20:00
Sun
08:00-20:00
National
National
8.3
Good
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
8.5
Car condition
8.6
$65–$91
per day
901 36 Mukaitakayu Sugido, Mashiki Machi
+815017122378
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-20:00
Tue
08:00-20:00
Wed
08:00-20:00
Thu
08:00-20:00
Fri
08:00-20:00
Sat
08:00-20:00
Sun
08:00-20:00
Hertz
Hertz
8.3
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
1751 Oyatsudomen
0962320100
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-20:00
Tue
08:00-20:00
Wed
08:00-20:00
Thu
08:00-20:00
Fri
08:00-20:00
Sat
08:00-20:00
Sun
08:00-20:00
Keddy
Keddy
8.2
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
$47–$106
per day
997-11 Futa, Nishihara, Aso District, Kumamoto 861-2403, Japan
+81926874556
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-19:00
Tue
08:00-19:00
Wed
08:00-19:00
Thu
08:00-19:00
Fri
08:00-19:00
Sat
08:00-19:00
Sun
08:00-19:00
Nippon Rent a Car
Nippon Rent a Car
8.2
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
901-36 Mukaitakayu, Sugido, Mashiki-machi
0962892353
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Mon
07:00-21:00
Tue
07:00-21:00
Wed
07:00-21:00
Thu
07:00-21:00
Fri
07:00-21:00
Sat
07:00-21:00
Sun
07:00-21:00
Europcar
Europcar
8.1
Good
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.2
997-11 Futa, Nishihara, Aso District, Kumamoto 861-2403, Japan
+81926874556
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-19:00
Tue
08:00-19:00
Wed
08:00-19:00
Thu
08:00-19:00
Fri
08:00-19:00
Sat
08:00-19:00
Sun
08:00-19:00
FOX
FOX
8.1
Good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
8.1
997 11 Futa Nishihara Village Aso District Kumamoto Perfecture
+81926874556
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-19:00
Tue
08:00-19:00
Wed
08:00-19:00
Thu
08:00-19:00
Fri
08:00-19:00
Sat
08:00-19:00
Sun
08:00-19:00

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