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Cheap Car Rentals in Kobe from RM 176

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 24/5 and drop-off date of 31/5. 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 30 April 2026.
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There are 22 hire agencies servicing Kobe. These agencies, altogether, have 76 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Kobe with prices from RM 176 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 3 car types you can hire in Kobe:

Economy

Economy

RM 183+

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Compact

Compact

RM 190+

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Standard

Standard

RM 331+

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People carrier

People carrier

RM 350+

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Mini

Mini

RM 176+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 301+

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Intermediate estate car

Intermediate estate car

RM 317+

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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 307. Data was last updated on 30 April 2026.
Perodua MyviRM 176/day
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Perodua Myvi
Found 04/29/26
Toyota YarisRM 183/day
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A/C
Toyota Yaris
Found 04/29/26
Proton PersonaRM 190/day
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A/C
Proton Persona
Found 04/30/26

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 78 days before pickup. The average price then is just RM 158/day – about 193% 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
8.8

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 265. 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 265

February

RM 194

March

RM 197

April

RM 205

May

RM 229

June

RM 205

July

RM 225

August

RM 209

September

RM 194

October

RM 205

November

RM 209

December

RM 201

What car do most people hire in Kobe?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Kobe are the following: Economy cars (Mazda Demio or similar), Passenger van cars (Toyota Voxy 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 30 April 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

9.1

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.8

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

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.9

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Kobe, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 30 April 2026.

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

    From Europcar you can hire a car in Kobe from about RM 1,285 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.

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

    RM 0 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Kobe, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Kobe, then opt for a Mini hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of May, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as RM 0/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 30 April 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 45+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 84+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 45+

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