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Suzuki Wagon
or similar Mini
Automatic
4
1
A/C
2
NOK 345.62
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Kyoto Downtown
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
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Kyoto Downtown
9 NAKATONODA CHO HIGASHI 9 JO
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Honda Fit
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
NOK 381.19
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
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
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
4
A/C
4
NOK 462.52
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
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
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Toyota Raize
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
NOK 513.34
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
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
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Suzuki Wagon R
or similar Mini
Automatic
4
2
A/C
4
NOK 365.94
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
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
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Suzuki Wagon
or similar Mini
Automatic
4
1
A/C
2
NOK 411.68
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
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Suzuki Wagon R
or similar Mini
Automatic
4
1
A/C
5
NOK 452.34
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
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Suzuki Wagon
or similar Mini
Automatic
4
1
A/C
2
NOK 452.94
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
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Honda Fit
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
NOK 457.43
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
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Honda N-Box
or similar Mini
Automatic
4
1
A/C
4
NOK 477.75
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
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Honda Fit
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
NOK 498.09
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
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Toyota Aqua
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
NOK 513.34
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
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
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Toyota Corolla STW
or similar Intermediate Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
NOK 513.34
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
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
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Toyota Sienta
or similar Compact Van
Automatic
6
2
A/C
4
NOK 548.92
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
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
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
4
A/C
4
NOK 553.99
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
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
4
A/C
4
NOK 604.81
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
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Toyota Corolla STW
or similar Intermediate Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
NOK 620.06
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
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Toyota Raize
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
NOK 620.06
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
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Toyota Aqua
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
NOK 620.06
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
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Toyota Sienta
or similar Compact Van
Automatic
6
2
A/C
4
NOK 660.72
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
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Toyota Corolla STW
or similar Intermediate Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
NOK 675.98
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Kyoto Downtown
9 Nakatonoda Cho Higashi 9 Jo, Minami Ku
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Kyoto Downtown
9 Nakatonoda Cho Higashi 9 Jo, Minami Ku
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Toyota Raize
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
NOK 675.98
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
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Toyota Aqua
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
NOK 675.98
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Kyoto Downtown
9 Nakatonoda Cho Higashi 9 Jo, Minami Ku
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Kyoto Downtown
9 Nakatonoda Cho Higashi 9 Jo, Minami Ku
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Toyota Sienta
or similar Compact Van
Automatic
6
2
A/C
4
NOK 721.73
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
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Honda Stepwgn
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
8
4
A/C
4
NOK 828.45
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
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
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Honda Stepwgn
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
8
4
A/C
4
NOK 1,001.26
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
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Honda Stepwgn
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
8
4
A/C
4
NOK 1,092.75
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Kyoto Downtown
9 Nakatonoda Cho Higashi 9 Jo, Minami Ku
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Kyoto Downtown
9 Nakatonoda Cho Higashi 9 Jo, Minami Ku
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 02:52 on 17/11/25. 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
NOK 649 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
NOK 11.36 per litre or NOK 43.00 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
NOK 11.07 per litre or NOK 41.90 per gallon
Highest petrol price
NOK 11.44 per litre or NOK 43.31 per gallon
Map of top car rental locations
A
Kyoto (Downtown)
3 rental locations
B
Kyoto Railway Station
4 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 monthNovember | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price NOK 786 | A good deal NOK 669 | Cheapest supplier Alamo | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Kyoto
NOK 1,835
NOK 918
NOK 0
NOK 851
in January
Jan
Feb
NOK 1,109
in March
Mar
NOK 1,154
in April
Apr
NOK 958
in May
May
NOK 838
in June
Jun
NOK 930
in July
Jul
NOK 1,644
in August
Aug
NOK 866
in September
Sep
NOK 776
in October
Oct
NOK 734
in November
Nov
NOK 1,668
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Kyoto is November (when the average price is NOK 734.49 per day). This is 7% less than the yearly average and 56% less than hiring in December (when the average price is NOK 1,668.19).
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 April, and the least popular is January.
Popularity of Car Hire in Kyoto by Monthly Searches
3
1.5
0
0.3 times in January
Jan
Feb
0.7 times in March
Mar
2.7 times in April
Apr
0.7 times in May
May
0.7 times in June
Jun
0.7 times in July
Jul
0.7 times in August
Aug
1.3 times in September
Sep
1.3 times in October
Oct
1.7 times 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
7 days in July
Jul
5 days in August
Aug
4 days in September
Sep
5 days in October
Oct
4 days in November
Nov
3 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 3 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Alamo, Enterprise |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, Medium cars, People Carriers, Large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | NOK 481 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Alamo |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Honda Fit | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Alamo | Suzuki Wagon | 2 | 1 | Small car |
| Alamo | Toyota Sienta | 4 | 2 | Van |
| Alamo | Suzuki Wagon R | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Alamo | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 4 | Large car |
| Alamo | Toyota Aqua | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Enterprise | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 4 | Large car |
| Alamo | Toyota Corolla STW | 5 | 3 | Station wagon |
| Enterprise | Honda Fit | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Enterprise | Suzuki Wagon | 2 | 1 | Small car |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo (rated 8.5 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Nippon Rent a Car (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
NOK 649
Lowest daily price
NOK 481
Total cars available
47
Top 5 suppliers in Kyoto in 2025
Alamo
2 locations
8.5
Excellent
5 reviews
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
7.8
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.2
NOK 481 - NOK 1,153
per day
Most popular location
9 Nakatonoda Cho Higashi 9 Jo, Minami Ku
Enterprise
2 locations
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
8.8
Car condition
8.8
NOK 573 - NOK 1,394
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
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.4
NOK 573 - NOK 1,394
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
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.3
NOK 630 - NOK 1,521
per day
Most popular location
9 Nakatonoda Cho Higashi 9 Jo, Minami Ku
Nippon Rent a Car
1 location
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
NOK 630 - NOK 1,521
per day
Most popular location
9 Nakatonoda-cho, Higashikujo, Minami-ku
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