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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
€40.30
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
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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
€29.79
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
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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
€36.26
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
€38.04
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.
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
€41.44
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
€43.13
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 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
€45.89
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
€50.32
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
€51.27
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
€54.58
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 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
€56.24
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
€60.05
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
€65.36
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
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
€82.28
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
€90.92
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
Showing 9 out of 15 cars
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 18:52 on 16/03/26. 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 locations near Kyoto Downtown
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Downtown Kyoto and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 3 suppliers in Downtown Kyoto in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
Japanese
Currency
JPY
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+81
Average car rental price
€67 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
€0.95 per liter or €3.60 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€0.93 per liter or €3.52 per gallon
Highest gas price
€0.96 per liter or €3.63 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Kyoto Downtown
- Kyoto Train Stationfrom €55.60 per day5.1 km / 3.17 miles away
- Osaka Shin Osaka Railway Stationfrom €41.95 per day33.1 km / 20.57 miles away
- Osaka International Airportfrom €41.15 per day33.4 km / 20.75 miles away
- Osaka Umeda Railway Stationfrom €51.70 per day34.9 km / 21.69 miles away
- Osaka Kitatsumorifrom €52.92 per day40.4 km / 25.1 miles away
- Kobe Asahidorifrom €41.15 per day57.2 km / 35.54 miles away
- Osaka Kansai Airportfrom €29.37 per day73.9 km / 45.92 miles away
- Chubu Centrair International Airportfrom €40.41 per day97.5 km / 60.58 miles away
- Nagoya Railway Stationfrom €51.70 per day106 km / 65.87 miles away
- Nanki-Shirahama Airportfrom €41.60 per day146.5 km / 91.03 miles away
- Takamatsu Train Stationfrom €41.30 per day169.3 km / 105.2 miles away
- Okayama Airportfrom €41.60 per day174.4 km / 108.37 miles away
- Takamatsu Airportfrom €42.50 per day177.8 km / 110.48 miles away
- Kanazawa Train Stationfrom €41.60 per day199.3 km / 123.84 miles away
- Shizuoka Airportfrom €41.30 per day222.1 km / 138.01 miles away
- Toyama Ushijimachofrom €41.30 per day236.3 km / 146.83 miles away
- Matsumoto Downtownfrom €42.60 per day246.5 km / 153.17 miles away
- Hiroshima Airportfrom €41.15 per day264.9 km / 164.6 miles away
- Fujikawaguchiko Kawaguchiko Railway Stationfrom €41.30 per day281 km / 174.61 miles away
- Nagano Downtownfrom €41.15 per day289.5 km / 179.89 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Alamo
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
B
Enterprise
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
C
National
9 Nakatonoda Cho Higashi 9 Jo, Minami Ku
When to book in Downtown Kyoto and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Downtown Kyoto?
The cost of renting a car in Downtown Kyoto 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 monthNovember | Most expensive month August | |
| A good deal €69 | Cheapest supplier Alamo | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average rental costs per day in Downtown Kyoto
€155
€78
€0
€69
in January
Jan
Feb
€138
in March
Mar
€99
in April
Apr
€82
in May
May
€72
in June
Jun
€79
in July
Jul
€141
in August
Aug
€79
in September
Sep
€71
in October
Oct
€51
in November
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Downtown Kyoto is November — when rental costs average €50.58 per day. This is 47% cheaper than the yearly average and 64% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average €141.16 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 in Downtown Kyoto?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Downtown Kyoto, travelers are most likely to rent a car in April, while they are least likely to rent in in March.
Monthly searches in Downtown Kyoto by pick-up date relative to the average
3.4
1.7
0
0.8 times in January
Jan
Feb
0.4 times in March
Mar
3.1 times in April
Apr
0.8 times in May
May
0.8 times in June
Jun
0.4 times in July
Jul
0.8 times in August
Aug
1.2 times in September
Sep
1.2 times in October
Oct
0.8 times in November
Nov
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Downtown Kyoto?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in May the average rental period is 9 days, while in April, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Downtown Kyoto
10
5
0
3 days in January
Jan
Feb
4 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
3 days in September
Sep
5 days in October
Oct
6 days in November
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Alamo |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Vans, medium cars, small cars, station wagons |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €42 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 Aqua | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Alamo | Toyota Corolla STW | 5 | 3 | Station wagon |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
National (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
€67
Lowest daily price
€42
Total cars available
24
Top 3 suppliers in Downtown Kyoto in 2026
Alamo
8.6
Excellent
5 reviews
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
7.8
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.3
€42–€93
per day
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
+815017122492
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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
Enterprise
8.4
Very Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.8
€53–€115
per day
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
+815017122492
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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
National
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
8.3
Car condition
8.4
€58–€127
per day
9 Nakatonoda Cho Higashi 9 Jo, Minami Ku
+815017122492
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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
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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