Car Rental in Kyoto

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Kyoto, Japan
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Cheapest car rental rates

Kyoto Downtown
Mini
Suzuki Wagon or similar
Suzuki Wagon
  • 4
  • 1
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
NT$1,898.11 per day
Kyoto Downtown
Compact
Honda Fit or similar
Honda Fit
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
NT$2,344.30 per day
Kyoto Downtown
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
NT$2,560.94 per day
Kyoto Downtown
Economy
Toyota Aqua or similar
Toyota Aqua
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
NT$2,750.32 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Kyoto Downtown
Standard
Toyota Prius or similar
Toyota Prius
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
NT$3,342.14 per day
Kyoto Downtown
Mini
Suzuki Wagon R or similar
Suzuki Wagon R
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
NT$2,016.47 per day
Kyoto Downtown
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla STW or similar
Toyota Corolla STW
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
NT$2,868.69 per day
Kyoto Downtown
Compact SUV
Toyota Raize or similar
Toyota Raize
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
NT$2,868.69 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 4:56 AM on 3/10/25. 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
Country code
+81
Average car rental price
NT$2,581 per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
30 - 40 km/h or 19 - 25 mph
Speed limit out of town
60 - 100 km/h or 37 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.03%
Average gas price
NT$39.10 per liter or NT$148.03 per gallon
Lowest gas price
NT$37.94 per liter or NT$143.61 per gallon
Highest gas price
NT$39.21 per liter or NT$148.42 per gallon

Top 10 cities near Kyoto

  1. 73.9 km / 45.9 miles away
  2. 264.9 km / 164.6 miles away
  3. 356.5 km / 221.5 miles away
  4. 430.6 km / 267.6 miles away
  5. 509.8 km / 316.8 miles away
  6. 524.8 km / 326.1 miles away
  7. 583 km / 362.3 miles away
  8. 583.6 km / 362.6 miles away
  9. 588.1 km / 365.4 miles away
  10. 1,011.1 km / 628.3 miles away

Map of car rental locations

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

Car rental prices in Kyoto vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Kyoto
NT$2,619.77
January
February
NT$2,304.85
March
NT$2,363.31
April
NT$2,154.92
May
NT$2,502.12
June
NT$1,973.43
July
NT$2,604.70
August
NT$2,563.81
September
NT$2,242.08
October
NT$2,950.82
November
NT$5,136.23
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Kyoto is July (when prices average NT$1,973.43 per day). This is 26% cheaper than the yearly average and 62% cheaper than renting in December (when prices average NT$5,136.23).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What’s the usual rental length in Kyoto?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in January, the average renter keeps their car for 8 days, and in May, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Kyoto
8
January
February
5
March
6
April
3
May
3
June
5
July
5
August
7
September
4
October
4
November
3
December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Kyoto?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Kyoto is April, and the least popular is January.
Monthly searches in Kyoto by pick-up date relative to the average
20%
January
February
157%
March
196%
April
118%
May
79%
June
79%
July
177%
August
138%
September
39%
October
79%
November
20%
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 3
Popular suppliers Alamo, Europcar, Enterprise
Popular car categories Small cars, Large cars, Medium cars, Vans
Lowest price NT$1,898 per day
Cheapest supplier Alamo

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

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

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Alamo
8.2 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
National
7.7 / 10
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
NT$2,581.03
Lowest daily price
NT$1,898.11
Total cars available
31

Top 4 suppliers in Kyoto in 2025

Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.2 / 3 reviews
2 locations
NT$1,898 - NT$4,644
Enterprise
Enterprise
Average 7.9 / 0 reviews
2 locations
NT$2,108 - NT$5,138
SIXT
SIXT
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
2 locations
NT$2,108 - NT$5,138
National
National
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
NT$2,108 - NT$5,138
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