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Matsumoto, Japan
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Cheapest car rental rates

Honda Fit

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
Honda Fit
$47.58
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Honda StepWGN

or similar Mini Van
Automatic
8
A/C
4
Honda StepWGN
$145.24
per day
Rental office
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Suzuki Wagon R

or similar Mini
Automatic
4
A/C
4
Suzuki Wagon R
$47.58
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Toyota Raize

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
Toyota Raize
$64.15
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Travel information

Languages
Japanese
Currency
JPY
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+81
Average car rental price
$76 per day
Average car rental length
7 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
$1.06 per liter or $4.03 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.06 per liter or $4.01 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.09 per liter or $4.11 per gallon

Top 11 cities near Matsumoto

  1. Yokohamafrom $34.72 per day
    169.2 km / 105.14 miles away
  2. Tokyofrom $31.69 per day
    223.9 km / 139.13 miles away
  3. Kyotofrom $35.16 per day
    246.5 km / 153.17 miles away
  4. Osakafrom $20.93 per day
    282.8 km / 175.72 miles away
  5. Sendaifrom $45.48 per day
    336.5 km / 209.09 miles away
  6. Hiroshimafrom $45.48 per day
    538.3 km / 334.48 miles away
  7. Fukuokafrom $33.70 per day
    749 km / 465.41 miles away
  8. Miyazakifrom $45.75 per day
    771.1 km / 479.14 miles away
  9. Chitosefrom $34.23 per day
    794.4 km / 493.62 miles away
  10. Kagoshimafrom $45.75 per day
    829.4 km / 515.37 miles away
  11. Nagasakifrom $45.50 per day
    836.4 km / 519.71 miles away

Top 8 locations near Matsumoto

  1. Tokyo Haneda Airportfrom $35.06 per day
    180.1 km / 111.91 miles away
  2. Tokyo Narita Airportfrom $31.69 per day
    223.9 km / 139.13 miles away
  3. Kyoto Train Stationfrom $35.16 per day
    243 km / 150.99 miles away
  4. Osaka Kansai Airportfrom $20.93 per day
    318.9 km / 198.16 miles away
  5. Fukuoka Downtownfrom $39.25 per day
    749 km / 465.41 miles away
  6. Chitose Airportfrom $34.23 per day
    794.4 km / 493.62 miles away
  7. Kagoshima Airportfrom $47.45 per day
    829.4 km / 515.37 miles away

Map of top car rental locations

A
Matsumoto (Downtown)
4 rental locations

When to book in Matsumoto and for how long?

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

Car rental prices in Matsumoto 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 monthNovember Most expensive month September
A good deal $76 Cheapest supplier Alamo Cheapest car type Medium cars
Average rental costs per day in Matsumoto
$59
$30
$0
Jan
Feb
Mar

$51

in April

Apr

$52

in May

May
Jun
Jul
Aug

$54

in September

Sep
Oct

$45

in November

Nov
Dec

The cheapest month to rent a car in Matsumoto is November (when prices average $45.03 per day). This is 9% cheaper than the yearly average and 16% cheaper than renting in September (when prices average $53.90).

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 Matsumoto?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Matsumoto is May, and the least popular is April.

Monthly searches in Matsumoto by pick-up date relative to the average
2.6
1.3
0
Jan
Feb
Mar

0.4 times in April

Apr

2.4 times in May

May
Jun
Jul
Aug

0.4 times in September

Sep
Oct

0.8 times in November

Nov
Dec

What’s the usual rental length in Matsumoto?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in April, the average renter keeps their car for 7 days, and in September, they keep their car for one day.

Average number of rental days in Matsumoto
8
4
0
Jan
Feb
Mar

7 days in April

Apr

7 days in May

May
Jun
Jul
Aug

1 day in September

Sep
Oct

6 days in November

Nov
Dec

Car rental information

📍 Car rental locations1
🔥 Popular suppliersAlamo
🚗 Popular car typesMedium cars
🤑 Lowest price$48 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierAlamo

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)

Prices are lowest during November, starting at $45 for an Economy car and highest in September, when economy cars start at $54. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Matsumoto is May, while the least popular month is April.
Matsumoto hosts: Alamo, Enterprise, National, Hertz. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Alamo (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Hertz (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
$76
Lowest daily price
$48
Total cars available
9

Top 4 suppliers in Matsumoto in 2026

Alamo
1 location
Alamo
8.7
Very Good
2 ratings
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
$48–$110
per day
Most popular location
4-16 Habaue, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-0817
Enterprise
1 location
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
$62–$145
per day
Most popular location
4 16 HABAUE,
National
1 location
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
$67–$91
per day
Most popular location
4 16 Habaue,
Hertz
1 location
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
Most popular location
2-1-20 Fukashi

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Highly recommended by our customers

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Nov 13, 2026
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Nov 13, 2026
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perfect thank u
Arlind hasaj,
Nov 13, 2026
Very easy booking proces
Very easy booking proces
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Nov 13, 2026
Fast and easy
Fast and easy
Andrey,
Nov 13, 2026
Easy procedure
Thank for this easy booking
Ray Aklouk,
Nov 13, 2026
Good company
Good company, very easy to work with
Jose,
Nov 13, 2026
easy and clear
easy and clear
mike,
Nov 13, 2026
Simple Booking
Clear details showing tems and conditions
Mr Chris Moorhouse,
Nov 13, 2026
Easy to navigate.
Easy to navigate. Excellent full coverage fee.
Deborah Rhodes,
Nov 13, 2026
Great service
Great service
Nick,
Nov 13, 2026
Smooth experience
Smooth experience
stef beuker,
Nov 13, 2026
Customer service
Great customer service
Mr Afonso Carneiro,
Nov 13, 2026
Helpful and a quick response
Sven was very helpful. I had a basic question, and he answered promptly, giving me ...
D. VanEnwyck,
Nov 13, 2026
The value
Best thing to be clear the value
Mohamed Yamane,
Nov 13, 2026
All the prices were clearly written and…
All the prices were clearly written and descriptions of deposits held for rentals ve...
Isabella,
Nov 13, 2026
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