Car Hire in Kyoto

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Kyoto, Japan
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Kyoto City Centre
Mini
Suzuki Wagon R or comparable
Suzuki Wagon R
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
£ 53.08 / per day
Kyoto City Centre
Compact
Honda Fit or comparable
Honda Fit
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
£ 65.37 / per day
Kyoto City Centre
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
£ 71.84 / per day
Kyoto City Centre
Economy
Toyota Aqua or comparable
Toyota Aqua
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
£ 75.90 / per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Kyoto City Centre
Standard
Toyota Prius or comparable
Toyota Prius
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
£ 93.14 / per day
Kyoto City Centre
Mini Van
Honda Stepwgn or comparable
Honda Stepwgn
  • 8
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
£ 138.29 / per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 14:24 on 2024-04-24.

Travel Information

Languages
Japanese
Currency
JPY
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+81
Average car hire price
£ 83 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 gasoline price
£ 0.87 per litre or £ 3.29 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 0.81 per litre or £ 3.08 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 0.89 per litre or £ 3.36 / 1 gallon

Map of Car Hire Destinations

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.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Kyoto
£ 81.83
January
£ 59.29
February
£ 58.32
March
£ 56.49
April
£ 36.76
May
£ 45.17
June
£ 59.44
July
£ 45.53
August
£ 45.23
September
£ 35.04
October
£ 35.37
November
£ 90.93
December
The best month to hire a car in Kyoto is October (when the average price is £ 35.04 per day). This is 35% less than the yearly average and 61% less than hiring in December (when the average price is £ 90.93).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your 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 type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.

What is the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Kyoto?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in November, the average renter keeps their car for 12 days, and in June, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of hire days in Kyoto
4
January
5
February
4
March
6
April
10
May
2
June
2
July
4
August
5
September
8
October
12
November
3
December

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 car hire in Kyoto is April, and the least popular is June.
Popularity of Car Hire in Kyoto by Monthly Searches
109%
January
109%
February
245%
March
273%
April
55%
May
27%
June
82%
July
55%
August
27%
September
109%
October
82%
November
27%
December

Car Hire Information

Car hire locations 3
Popular suppliers Europcar, Alamo, Enterprise
Popular car categories Small cars, People Carriers, Medium cars, Large cars
Lowest price £ 53 per day
Cheapest supplier Alamo

Most Popular Car Hire Models

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Europcar Mazda 2 4 1 Small cars
Alamo Suzuki Wagon R 4 2 Small cars
Europcar Nissan Note 4 2 Medium cars
Europcar Mazda Biante 5 3 People Carriers
Alamo Toyota Sienta 4 2 People Carriers
Enterprise Suzuki Wagon R 4 2 Small cars
Alamo Toyota Corolla 4 2 Large cars
Enterprise Toyota Corolla 4 2 Large cars
Alamo Honda Fit 4 2 Medium cars

Car Hire Statistics

Highest rated company
Alamo
7.9 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
National
7.7 / 10
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
£ 82.94
Lowest daily price
£ 53.08
Total cars available
24

Top 4 Suppliers in Kyoto in 2024

Alamo
Alamo
Good 7.9 / 3 reviews
1 location
£ 53 - £ 141
Enterprise
Enterprise
Good 7.8
1 location
£ 58 - £ 153
SIXT
SIXT
Good 7.8
2 locations
National
National
Good 7.7
1 location
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