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Cheapest time to rent a car in Kyoto

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Kyoto and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 5 June 2025.

January

Rp 1,043,024

February

Rp 1,124,511

March

Rp 1,157,105

April

Rp 1,238,591

May

Rp 1,189,700

June

Rp 1,059,322

July

Rp 1,157,105

August

Rp 1,157,105

September

Rp 977,835

October

Rp 1,010,430

November

Rp 961,538

December

Rp 1,075,619

Compare available car types for rental in Kyoto

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Kyoto to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 5 June 2025.

Small cars

Rp 618,970 - Rp 2,329,476

All Car Types

Rp 858,376 - Rp 2,400,228

To hire a small car in Kyoto, Japan, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,072,399/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Kyoto, Japan (~Rp 618,970/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~Rp 2,329,476/day). In fact, October is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Kyoto. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Kyoto, hiring a small car saves you 31% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a medium car in Kyoto, Japan, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,326,295/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Kyoto, Japan (~Rp 1,336,538/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~Rp 2,875,325/day). In fact, October is about 0% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Kyoto. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Kyoto, hiring a medium car saves you 14% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a large car in Kyoto, Japan, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,095,962/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Kyoto, Japan (~Rp 946,707/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~Rp 2,417,861/day). In fact, November is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Kyoto. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Kyoto, hiring a large car saves you 29% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a van in Kyoto, Japan, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,758,573/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in Kyoto, Japan (~Rp 1,507,007/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~Rp 3,590,286/day). In fact, November is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Kyoto. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Kyoto, hiring a van is 13% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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 5 June 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Kyoto, including Toyota Rent a Car, ORIX Rent a Car and Nippon Rent-A-Car. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Toyota Rent a Car

21 locations

ORIX Rent a Car

5 locations

Nippon Rent-A-Car

9 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1 location

Europcar

6 locations

Hertz

7.5
Good
2 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.0

Times

7 locations

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 5 June 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Kyoto for a week from Avis?

    Avis is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Kyoto. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about Rp 12,649,283 per week.

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

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Kyoto check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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