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Kyoto car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Kyoto. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 27 December 2025.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of gas per litre

C$ 1.45

Average price per day

C$ 170

Cheapest price per day

C$ 119

Cheapflights insights for Kyoto car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Kyoto, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I rent a car in Kyoto?

For the best savings on car rentals in Kyoto, make your reservation 76 days before pickup. The average price then is just C$ 77/day – about 6% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest rental car company in Kyoto?

In Kyoto, the most affordable rental car company right now is ORIX Rent a Car, offering prices from just C$ 69.08/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Hertz, with rates starting at C$ 75.88/day.

What is the best car rental company in Kyoto?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Kyoto is Toyota Rent a Car (rated 10.0/10). ORIX Rent a Car (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to rent a car in Kyoto is September, when you can expect to pay C$ 83/day on average. The most expensive month to rent a car in Kyoto is July (C$ 113/day on average). The average daily rental price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you rent.

January

C$ 89

February

C$ 96

March

C$ 97

April

C$ 104

May

C$ 101

June

C$ 93

July

C$ 113

August

C$ 108

September

C$ 83

October

C$ 93

November

C$ 97

December

C$ 100

What car do most people rent in Kyoto?

Passenger Van rentals (Class Compact Van, for example) are the most popular in Kyoto. Mini (Class Mini Car) and Full-size (Nissan Serena) rentals are also often chosen by our users when visiting Kyoto.

Which car rental company has the most locations in Kyoto?

Toyota Rent a Car has 21 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Nippon Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Kyoto at 9.

Top rental agencies in Kyoto

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Kyoto known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Kyoto. Reviews were last updated on 27 December 2025.

Toyota Rent a Car

21 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

7.3

ORIX Rent a Car

5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.7

Value

9.5

Nippon Rent-A-Car

9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

9.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.4

Times

7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.7

Europcar

6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.7

Hertz

7.5
Good
2 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.0

Alamo

6.0
Okay
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Kyoto, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 December 2025.
  • What is the cheapest rental car found in Kyoto?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 170/day when booking a rental car in Kyoto. The best deal a user found was for C$ 119/day from Hertz, booked on Dec. 20.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Kyoto for a week from Hertz?

    Hertz is one of the top picks in Kyoto. They can have you in a rental car for about C$ 1,192 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Kyoto?

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Kyoto however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Kyoto for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Kyoto can be found for about C$ 5,107, with the average price for a rental being around C$ 170 a day. Book with Hertz, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 31% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Kyoto.

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