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Suzuki Wagon
or similar Mini
Automatic
4
1
A/C
2
£28.28
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
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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Honda Fit
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
£31.77
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
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 Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
4
A/C
4
£38.35
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
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 Raize
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
£42.61
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
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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Suzuki Wagon R
or similar Mini
Automatic
4
2
A/C
4
£30.22
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
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 Aqua
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
£41.06
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
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 Corolla STW
or similar Intermediate Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
£42.61
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
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
£45.71
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
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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Honda Stepwgn
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
8
4
A/C
4
£68.96
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
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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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 02:16 on 18.08.25. 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
- Car rental prices in Kyoto
- 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 4 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
£54 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
£0.87 per liter or £3.29 per gallon
Lowest gas price
£0.85 per liter or £3.22 per gallon
Highest gas price
£0.88 per liter or £3.33 per gallon
Top 10 cities near Kyoto
- Osakafrom £28.16 per day73.9 km / 45.92 miles away
- Hiroshimafrom £39.72 per day264.9 km / 164.6 miles away
- Yokohamafrom £39.72 per day356.5 km / 221.52 miles away
- Tokyofrom £42.44 per day430.6 km / 267.56 miles away
- Fukuokafrom £36.62 per day509.8 km / 316.78 miles away
- Miyazakifrom £39.72 per day524.8 km / 326.1 miles away
- Kagoshimafrom £39.72 per day583 km / 362.26 miles away
- Nagasakifrom £39.72 per day583.6 km / 362.63 miles away
- Sendaifrom £39.72 per day588.1 km / 365.43 miles away
- Chitosefrom £39.72 per day1,011.1 km / 628.27 miles away
Top 7 locations near Kyoto
- Kyoto Train Stationfrom £55.38 per day5.1 km / 3.17 miles away
- Osaka Kansai Airportfrom £28.16 per day73.9 km / 45.92 miles away
- Tokyo Haneda Airportfrom £44.61 per day372 km / 231.15 miles away
- Tokyo Narita Airportfrom £44.61 per day430.6 km / 267.56 miles away
- Fukuoka International Airportfrom £36.62 per day509.8 km / 316.78 miles away
- Kagoshima Airportfrom £39.72 per day583 km / 362.26 miles away
- Chitose Airportfrom £39.72 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
3 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 £69 | A good deal £51 | Cheapest supplier Alamo | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Kyoto
£137
£68
£0
£63
in January
Jan
Feb
£83
in March
Mar
£86
in April
Apr
£71
in May
May
£62
in June
Jun
£57
in July
Jul
£63
in August
Aug
£62
in September
Sep
£54
in October
Oct
£71
in November
Nov
£124
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Kyoto is October (when prices average £54.17 per day). This is 22% cheaper than the yearly average and 56% cheaper than renting in December (when prices average £124.10).
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 August, and the least popular is January.
Monthly searches in Kyoto by pick-up date relative to the average
2.5
1.3
0
0.3 times in January
Jan
Feb
0.5 times in March
Mar
2 times in April
Apr
0.5 times in May
May
0.5 times in June
Jun
1.3 times in July
Jul
2.3 times in August
Aug
1.8 times in September
Sep
0.5 times in October
Oct
Same as average 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
6 days in July
Jul
5 days in August
Aug
7 days in September
Sep
4 days in October
Oct
4 days in November
Nov
3 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 3 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Alamo, Europcar, Enterprise |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, Large cars, Vans, Medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £40 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Alamo |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Suzuki Wagon R | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Alamo | Toyota Sienta | 4 | 2 | Van |
| Europcar | Mazda 2 | 4 | 1 | Small car |
| Alamo | Honda Fit | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Alamo | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| Enterprise | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 4 | Large car |
| Alamo | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 4 | Large car |
| Europcar | Mazda Biante | 5 | 3 | Van |
| Alamo | Toyota Corolla STW | 5 | 3 | Station wagon |
| Alamo | Toyota Aqua | 4 | 2 | Small car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo (rated 8.5 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
National (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
£54
Lowest daily price
£40
Total cars available
28
Top 4 suppliers in Kyoto in 2025
Alamo
2 locations
8.5
Very good
3 reviews
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
7.8
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.1
£40 - £97
per day
Most popular location
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
Enterprise
2 locations
8.4
Very good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.7
£48 - £118
per day
Most popular location
9 Nakatonoda Cho Higashi 9 Jo, Minami Ku
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
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.5
£48 - £118
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
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.3
£48 - £118
per day
Most popular location
9 Nakatonoda Cho Higashi 9 Jo, Minami Ku
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