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Kansai car hire at a glance

Most popular providerHM Rent-a-Car
Most popular carEconomy, 4-5 doors
Pick-up points
Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentAugust
Best time to book2 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Kansai could cost, we've pulled prices from Osaka.

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Intermediate cars in Osaka

SUV
From
Rs2,582
per day

Economy cars in Osaka

4-5 doors
From
Rs3,269
per day

Compact cars in Osaka

4-5 doors
From
Rs3,353
per day

Mini cars in Osaka

4-5 doors
From
Rs3,430
per day

Fullsize cars in Osaka

Passenger van
From
Rs6,418
per day

Premium cars in Osaka

Passenger van
From
Rs14,901
per day

Compact cars in Kobe

SUV
From
Rs8,919
per day

Mini cars in Kobe

SUV
From
Rs11,894
per day

Intermediate cars in Kobe

4-5 doors
From
Rs13,647
per day

Economy cars in Kobe

4-5 doors
From
Rs13,699
per day

Premium cars in Kobe

4-5 doors
From
Rs31,716
per day

Fullsize cars in Kobe

Passenger van
From
Rs39,187
per day

Mini cars in Hirakata

4-5 doors
From
Rs9,499
per day

Economy cars in Hirakata

4-5 doors
From
Rs10,405
per day

Compact cars in Hirakata

4-5 doors
From
Rs10,405
per day

Intermediate cars in Hirakata

4-5 doors
From
Rs11,559
per day

Fullsize cars in Hirakata

Passenger van
From
Rs14,256
per day

Premium cars in Hirakata

4-5 doors
From
Rs25,431
per day

Mini cars in Kyoto

2-3 doors
From
Rs9,815
per day

Economy cars in Kyoto

2-3 doors
From
Rs9,815
per day

Compact cars in Kyoto

4-5 doors
From
Rs9,815
per day

Intermediate cars in Kyoto

Estate/station wagon
From
Rs11,778
per day

Fullsize cars in Kyoto

Passenger van
From
Rs12,761
per day

Premium cars in Kyoto

Estate/station wagon
From
Rs31,404
per day

Economy cars in Sakai

4-5 doors
From
Rs10,666
per day

Mini cars in Sakai

4-5 doors
From
Rs12,445
per day

Compact cars in Sakai

SUV
From
Rs14,643
per day

Intermediate cars in Sakai

4-5 doors
From
Rs20,052
per day

Fullsize cars in Sakai

4-5 doors
From
Rs28,097
per day

Premium cars in Sakai

SUV
From
Rs33,057
per day

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Kansai

The cheapest month to rent a car in Kansai is August, when the average cost per day is Rs10,888. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is May, when the average cost per day is Rs12,245. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Kansai is January.
Sep
Rs17,902 per day
Oct
Rs16,761 per day
Nov
Rs16,883 per day
Dec
Rs17,821 per day
Jan
Rs37,827 per day
Feb
Rs35,697 per day
Mar
Rs17,982 per day
Apr
Rs12,297 per day
May
Rs12,245 per day
Jun
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Jul
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Aug
Rs10,888 per day
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Kansai could cost, we've pulled prices from Osaka.

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Getting the cheapest car rental in Kansai

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Kansai is Small.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire company in Kansai is HM Rent-a-Car. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with HM Rent-a-Car.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 2 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are Rs2,582 a day and Rs18,073 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Kansai you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Kansai. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Kansai is Osaka. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Osaka.

Hire a car long term in Kansai

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Kansai with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

Car hire in Kansai: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Kansai, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.

To rent a car with most companies in Kansai you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.

The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Kansai depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Kansai, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.

It’s easy to hire a car in Kansai. First, you need to decide where in Kansai you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.

You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.

You may need a credit card to rent a car in Kansai. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.

It depends where in Kansai you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Osaka. On average, it costs Rs33,492 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is Rs2,582 per day.

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