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Cheap Car Rentals in Kobe from RM 181

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 3/4 and drop-off date of 12/4. 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 rent in Kobe and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 28 January 2026.
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There are 21 hire agencies servicing Kobe. These agencies, altogether, have 78 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Kobe with prices from RM 181 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Kobe:

Economy

Economy

RM 188+

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Compact

Compact

RM 290+

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Standard

Standard

RM 340+

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Mini

Mini

RM 181+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 272+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

RM 239+

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Intermediate estate car

Intermediate estate car

RM 293+

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Best car rental deals found in Kobe

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Kobe. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Kobe with an average daily rate of RM 286. Data was last updated on 28 January 2026.
Proton SagaRM 181/day
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Proton Saga
Found 01/27/26
Toyota YarisRM 188/day
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A/C
Toyota Yaris
Found 01/27/26
Honda HR-VRM 239/day
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A/C
Honda HR-V
Found 01/27/26

Cheapflights insights for Kobe car rentals

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

For the best savings on car hire in Kobe, make your reservation 71 days before pickup. The average price then is just RM 154/day – about 187% less than the yearly average.

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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). Nippon Rent-A-Car (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Toyota Rent a Car
Toyota Rent a Car
10.0
Nippon Rent-A-Car
Nippon Rent-A-Car
10.0
ORIX Rent a Car
ORIX Rent a Car
9.4
Hertz
Hertz
8.4

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

Planning to hire a car in Kobe? February is the cheapest month, costing about RM 194 per day. In contrast, January is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 253. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

RM 253

February

RM 194

March

RM 202

April

RM 213

May

RM 221

June

RM 210

July

RM 217

August

RM 210

September

RM 198

October

RM 217

November

RM 210

December

RM 198

What car do most people hire in Kobe?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Kobe are the following: Passenger van cars (Toyota Sienta or similar), Economy cars (Mazda Demio or similar), and Mini cars (Class Mini Car or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Kobe?

Toyota Rent a Car has 21 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. ORIX Rent a Car has the second-highest number of locations in Kobe at 10.

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Top rental agencies in Kobe

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Kobe known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Kobe. Reviews were last updated on 28 January 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

Nippon Rent-A-Car

2 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

ORIX Rent a Car

10 locations
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Cleanliness

9.8

Comfort

9.8

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

9.6

Value

9.4

Hertz

3 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

Alamo

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.5

Nissan Rent-A-Car

5 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.4

Budget

2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.9

Times

8 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.7

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Kobe, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 28 January 2026.

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

    From Relax Car Rental you can hire a car in Kobe from about RM 476 per week on average.

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

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Kobe it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

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 28 January 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Kobe. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (RM 46+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 77+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 46+

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