Car Hire in Kyoto
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Suzuki Wagon
or similar Mini
Automatic
4
1
A/C
2
32,74 EUR
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
36,77 EUR
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
44,40 EUR
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
49,33 EUR
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
34,98 EUR
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
47,54 EUR
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
49,33 EUR
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
52,92 EUR
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
79,83 EUR
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 00:35 on 17.09.25. 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
Dialing code
+81
Average car hire price
62 EUR per day
Average car hire length
5 days
Speed limit within city centre
30 - 40 km/h
or
19 - 25 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
60 - 100 km/h
or
37 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.03%
Average petrol price
1,00 EUR per litre or 3,79 EUR per gallon
Lowest petrol price
0,98 EUR per litre or 3,71 EUR per gallon
Highest petrol price
1,01 EUR per litre or 3,82 EUR per gallon
Map of top car rental locations
A
Kyoto (Downtown)
3 rental locations
B
Kyoto Railway Station
3 rental locations
When to book in Kyoto and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Kyoto the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Kyoto fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthOctober | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price 80 EUR | A good deal 59 EUR | Cheapest supplier Alamo | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Kyoto
158 EUR
79 EUR
0 EUR
73 EUR
in January
Jan
Feb
95 EUR
in March
Mar
99 EUR
in April
Apr
82 EUR
in May
May
72 EUR
in June
Jun
66 EUR
in July
Jul
73 EUR
in August
Aug
71 EUR
in September
Sep
63 EUR
in October
Oct
82 EUR
in November
Nov
143 EUR
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Kyoto is October (when the average price is 62,51 EUR per day). This is 22% less than the yearly average and 56% less than hiring in December (when the average price is 143,20 EUR).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Kyoto?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Kyoto is August, and the least popular is January.
Popularity of Car Hire in Kyoto by Monthly Searches
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 period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Kyoto?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in March, the average hirer keeps their car for 9 days, and in April, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of hire 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 hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 3 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Alamo, Europcar, Enterprise |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, Large cars, People Carriers, Medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | 46 EUR per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Alamo |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | 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 Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo (rated 8.5 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
National (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
62 EUR
Lowest daily price
46 EUR
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
46 EUR - 112 EUR
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
55 EUR - 136 EUR
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
55 EUR - 136 EUR
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
55 EUR - 136 EUR
per day
Most popular location
9 Nakatonoda Cho Higashi 9 Jo, Minami Ku
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