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Cheapflights insights for Kyoto car hires

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

Book your car hire in Kyoto 63 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around £41/day on average when booked 63 days ahead, which saves you 44% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Kyoto?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Kyoto is Toyota Rent a Car (rated 10.0/10). ORIX Rent a Car (rated 9.5/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Toyota Rent a Car
Toyota Rent a Car
10.0
ORIX Rent a Car
ORIX Rent a Car
9.5
Nippon Rent-A-Car
Nippon Rent-A-Car
8.5
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.8

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Kyoto is September, when you can expect to pay £45/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Kyoto is July (£61/day on average). The average daily car hire 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 hire.

January

£49

February

£52

March

£52

April

£56

May

£55

June

£50

July

£61

August

£58

September

£45

October

£50

November

£53

December

£56

What car do most people hire in Kyoto?

Compact cars (Toyota Sienta or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Kyoto. Passenger van cars (Class Full-size Van or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Suzuki Swift or similar).

Which car hire 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.

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Top hire agencies in Kyoto

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Kyoto known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Kyoto. Reviews were last updated on 7 January 2026.

Toyota Rent a Car

21 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

7.3

ORIX Rent a Car

5 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

9.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.7

Value

9.5

Nippon Rent-A-Car

9 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

9.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1 location
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.4

Times

7 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.7

Europcar

6 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.7

Hertz

7.5
Good
2 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.0

Alamo

6.0
Okay
1 review•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Kyoto, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 January 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Kyoto for a week from Avis?

    Avis is one of the most popular car hire companies in Kyoto, offering car hire for around £399 per week on average.

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

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Kyoto it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

Car hires by fuel type in Kyoto

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Hybrid

Hybrid

£57+

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