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Sendai, Japan
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    Cheapest car rental rates

    Subaru Levorg STW

    or similar Standard Estate/Wagon
    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
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    1
    €59.05
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Sendai Train Station
    1 3 5 Shintera Wakabayashi Ku
    Drop-off information
    Sendai Train Station
    1 3 5 Shintera Wakabayashi Ku,
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now

    Ford Mondeo STW

    or similar Standard Estate/Wagon
    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
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    2
    €73.20
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Free shuttle service
    Pick-up information
    Sendai Airport (SDJ)
    Shimomasuda Konuma, 33 1, NATORI SHI, 981-1201
    Free shuttle service to the rental office. Please proceed to the car rental counter located near the arrival exit.
    Drop-off information
    Sendai Airport (SDJ)
    Shimomasuda Konuma, 33 1, NATORI SHI, 981-1201
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Average deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now

    Subaru Levorg STW

    or similar Standard Estate/Wagon
    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
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    3
    €84.18
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very Good
    Free shuttle service
    Pick-up information
    Sendai Airport (SDJ)
    Yashiki-43 Shimomasuda, Natori, Miyagi 981-1201, Japan
    Please proceed to the car rental counter located near the arrival exit. Free shuttle service to the rental office.
    Drop-off information
    Sendai Airport (SDJ)
    Yashiki-43 Shimomasuda, Natori, Miyagi 981-1201, Japan
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 15:18 on 22/04/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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    Travel information

    Languages
    Japanese
    Currency
    JPY
    Drive on
    Left-hand side
    Country code
    +81
    Average car rental price
    €79 per day
    Average car rental length
    6 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
    €0.88 per liter or €3.33 per gallon
    Lowest gas price
    €0.82 per liter or €3.10 per gallon
    Highest gas price
    €0.94 per liter or €3.56 per gallon

    Top 20 cities near Sendai

    1. Niigatafrom €30.69 per day
      164.4 km / 102.15 miles away
    2. Moriokafrom €56.51 per day
      174.7 km / 108.55 miles away
    3. Akitafrom €56.51 per day
      188.1 km / 116.88 miles away
    4. Nikkofrom €52.52 per day
      192.5 km / 119.61 miles away
    5. Utsunomiyafrom €42.04 per day
      198.5 km / 123.34 miles away
    6. Tokyofrom €22.04 per day
      267.6 km / 166.28 miles away
    7. Naganofrom €42.79 per day
      293.4 km / 182.31 miles away
    8. Aomorifrom €56.51 per day
      299.3 km / 185.98 miles away
    9. Yokohamafrom €30.10 per day
      318.6 km / 197.97 miles away
    10. Matsumotofrom €43.52 per day
      336.5 km / 209.09 miles away
    11. Fujikawaguchikofrom €42.97 per day
      350.4 km / 217.73 miles away
    12. Odawarafrom €41.89 per day
      356.9 km / 221.77 miles away
    13. Gotembafrom €42.30 per day
      361.8 km / 224.81 miles away
    14. Toyamafrom €40.36 per day
      363.8 km / 226.05 miles away
    15. Atamifrom €43.12 per day
      375.3 km / 233.2 miles away
    16. Hakodatefrom €42.15 per day
      403.8 km / 250.91 miles away
    17. Kanazawafrom €40.66 per day
      415.3 km / 258.06 miles away
    18. Komatsufrom €41.06 per day
      443.7 km / 275.7 miles away
    19. Shizuokafrom €42.00 per day
      445.1 km / 276.57 miles away
    20. Nagoyafrom €53.01 per day
      488.2 km / 303.35 miles away

    Top 20 locations near Sendai

    1. Niigata Airportfrom €30.69 per day
      159.3 km / 98.98 miles away
    2. Niigata Train Stationfrom €40.66 per day
      164.4 km / 102.15 miles away
    3. Morioka Train Stationfrom €56.51 per day
      174.7 km / 108.55 miles away
    4. Akita Westfrom €56.51 per day
      188.1 km / 116.88 miles away
    5. Tokyo Narita Airportfrom €22.04 per day
      267.6 km / 166.28 miles away
    6. Tokyo Toshima Cityfrom €42.82 per day
      288.5 km / 179.27 miles away
    7. Aomori Airportfrom €56.51 per day
      289.2 km / 179.7 miles away
    8. Tokyo Chuo Cityfrom €42.97 per day
      291.9 km / 181.38 miles away
    9. Tokyo Ginzafrom €42.97 per day
      293 km / 182.06 miles away
    10. Nagano Downtownfrom €42.79 per day
      293.4 km / 182.31 miles away
    11. Tokyo Ebisufrom €42.97 per day
      297.2 km / 184.67 miles away

    Map of top car rental locations

    A
    Sendai Airport (SDJ)
    6 rental locations
    B
    Sendai Train Station
    4 rental locations

    When to book in Sendai and for how long?

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

    Car rental prices in Sendai 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 monthFebruary Most expensive month October
    A good deal €70 Cheapest supplier Enterprise Cheapest car type Small cars
    Average rental costs per day in Sendai
    €82
    €41
    €0

    €64

    in January

    Jan

    €44

    in February

    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep

    €75

    in October

    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    The cheapest month to rent a car in Sendai is February (when prices average €43.95 per day). This is 26% cheaper than the yearly average and 41% cheaper than renting in October (when prices average €74.71).

    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 Sendai?

    Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Sendai is October, and the least popular is February.

    Monthly searches in Sendai by pick-up date relative to the average
    2.1
    1
    0

    0.8 times in January

    Jan

    0.4 times in February

    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep

    1.9 times in October

    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    What’s the usual rental length in Sendai?

    How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in January, the average renter keeps their car for 7 days, and in February, they keep their car for 6 days.

    Average number of rental days in Sendai
    8
    4
    0

    7 days in January

    Jan

    6 days in February

    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep

    6 days in October

    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    Car rental information

    📍 Car rental locations2
    ✈️ Airport locations1
    🔥 Popular suppliersAlamo
    🚗 Popular car typesSmall cars, large cars, vans, station wagons
    🤑 Lowest price€57 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierEnterprise

    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
    €79
    Lowest daily price
    €57
    Total cars available
    34

    Top 6 suppliers in Sendai in 2026

    Alamo
    2 locations
    Alamo
    8.5
    Excellent
    2 reviews
    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
    €83
    per day
    Most popular location
    1 3 5 Shintera Wakabayashi 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
    8.9
    Car condition
    8.8
    €57–€103
    per day
    Most popular location
    1 Chome-3-5 Shintera, Wakabayashi Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 984-0051, 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
    €57–€103
    per day
    Most popular location
    33-1 Shimomasuda-konuma
    SIXT
    2 locations
    SIXT
    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
    8.3
    Car condition
    8.4
    €57–€103
    per day
    Most popular location
    2 Chome-11-10 Central, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 980-0021, Japan
    National
    2 locations
    National
    8.2
    Very Good
    Value for money
    8.3
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.3
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.3
    Car condition
    8.4
    €61–€118
    per day
    Most popular location
    1 Chome-3-5 Shintera, Wakabayashi Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 984-0051, Japan
    Hertz
    1 location
    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
    €61–€118
    per day
    Most popular location
    Sendai Airport

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    adel,
    Apr 23, 2026
    Great service
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    Олег Дризен,
    Apr 23, 2026
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    Apr 23, 2026
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    Apr 23, 2026
    10/10 experience
    I don't know why people leave bad reviews. The company is 100% legit. Picked us up f...
    Alexander Tsvetkov,
    Apr 23, 2026
    Competitive price for car rental and…
    Competitive price for car rental and great customer service from Liora.
    Peter James,
    Apr 23, 2026
    Great support from Lea!
    Great support from Lea! I had a bit of a misunderstanding with the local insurance a...
    Yank,
    Apr 23, 2026
    Fast and Easy
    Fast and Easy
    YARON YITZCHAK MAYER,
    Apr 23, 2026
    Easy and relatively quick
    Easy and relatively quick
    Bob Babon,
    Apr 23, 2026
    very easy to book a car. good prices
    it was easy to book our rental with this company, the prices were great as well
    PAUL LAWLER,
    Apr 23, 2026
    Good price, clear details, easy process
    Good price, clear details, easy process
    hmzmss,
    Apr 23, 2026
    Booking process was very efficient.
    Booking process was very efficient.
    Gary Johnson,
    Apr 23, 2026
    easy and clear
    easy and clear
    Tadeusz Lembryk,
    Apr 23, 2026
    Great support and reliable service!
    Great support and reliable service! I had a complicated situation with a pending bo...
    Igor Borysenko,
    Apr 23, 2026
    I have nothing to say.
    I have nothing to say.
    MIHAI SOOS,
    Apr 23, 2026
    good
    I hope a car will be fantastic
    Marek Dyba,
    Apr 23, 2026
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