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Cheap Car Rentals in Kobe from $60

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Kobe with a pick-up date of 12/6 and drop-off date of 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Kobe

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Kobe and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 5 June 2026.
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At $60/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Kobe in the past week. Out of 21 car hire agencies operating in Kobe, there are, in total, 75 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

$60+

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Compact

Compact

$71+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$89+

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People mover

People mover

$144+

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Mini

Mini

$85+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

$99+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$85+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$103+

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Best car rental deals found in Kobe

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Kobe. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Kobe with an average daily rate of $99. Data was last updated on 5 June 2026.
Holden Barina$60/day
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Audi A1$71/day
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Audi A1
Found 06/04/26
Mazda Mazda2$71/day
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Mazda Mazda2
Found 06/04/26

Cheapflights insights for Kobe car rentals

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

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

For the best savings on car rentals in Kobe, make your reservation 76 days before pickup. The average price then is just $27/day – about 49% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Kobe?

Times is currently the cheapest car hire company in Kobe with deals as low as $33.66/day found in the past two weeks. ORIX Rent a Car is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $40.25/day.

What is the best car rental company in Kobe?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Kobe is Toyota Rent a Car (rated 10.0/10). Hertz (rated 8.9/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Toyota Rent a Car
Toyota Rent a Car
10.0
Hertz
Hertz
8.9
Times
Times
8.5
Alamo
Alamo
8.4

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

Planning to hire a car in Kobe? February is the cheapest month, costing about $83 per day. In contrast, January is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $114. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$114

February

$83

March

$87

April

$85

May

$85

June

$87

July

$97

August

$85

September

$83

October

$89

November

$90

December

$87

What car do most people hire in Kobe?

Economy cars (Mazda Demio or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Kobe. Passenger van cars (Toyota Voxy or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Nissan Dayz or similar).

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Top rental agencies in Kobe

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Kobe known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Kobe. Reviews were last updated on 5 June 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

Hertz

3 locations
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Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.6

Times

8 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.5

Alamo

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.6

Nissan Rent-A-Car

5 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.4

Budget

2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.1

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

National

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Kobe, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 5 June 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Kobe for a week from Times?

    From Times you can hire a car in Kobe from about $594 per week on average.

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

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Kobe for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much is a car hire in Kobe for a weekend?

    For a weekend car hire in Kobe, you can expect the average price to be around $0. Usually a Economy hire in Kobe is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Economy for July, it will cost approximately $0 per day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Kobe

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Kobe. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Kobe. Deals were last updated on 5 June 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Kobe. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($42+).

Electric

Electric

$50+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$45+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$42+

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