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Popular car types in Sendai

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Sendai and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 31 May 2026.
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Economy

Economy

$86+

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Compact

Compact

$102+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$104+

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People mover

People mover

$200+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

$182+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$102+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$108+

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Intermediate estate car

Intermediate estate car

$126+

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Cheapflights insights for Sendai car rentals

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

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

Book your rental car in Sendai 64 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $75/day on average when booked 64 days ahead, which saves you 34% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Sendai?

Looking to hire a car in Sendai? ORIX Rent a Car had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $41.27/day. Nissan Rent-A-Car also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $42.34/day.

What is the best car rental company in Sendai?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Sendai is Toyota Rent a Car (rated 10.0/10). ORIX Rent a Car (rated 10.0/10) 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
10.0
Nippon Rent-A-Car
Nippon Rent-A-Car
8.6
Avis
Avis
8.5

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

Planning to hire a car in Sendai? September is the cheapest month, costing about $82 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $103. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$92

February

$93

March

$102

April

$97

May

$102

June

$87

July

$103

August

$90

September

$82

October

$92

November

$90

December

$88

What car do most people hire in Sendai?

Economy cars (Nissan Versa Note or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Sendai. SUV cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Class Mini Car or similar).

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Top rental agencies in Sendai

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Sendai known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Sendai. Reviews were last updated on 31 May 2026.

Toyota Rent a Car

19 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

9 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

10.0

Nippon Rent-A-Car

15 locations
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Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.6

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

9.6

Avis

1 location
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Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.5

Times

11 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

Budget

1 location
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.1

Hertz

8.0
Very Good
2 reviews•3 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.6

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Sendai, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 31 May 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Sendai for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo is one of the top picks in Sendai. They can have you in a hire car for about $854 per week on average.

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

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

Car rentals by fuel type in Sendai

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Sendai. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Sendai. Deals were last updated on 31 May 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Sendai. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($44+).

Electric

Electric

$49+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$49+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$44+

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