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Cheap Car Rentals in Kobe from RM 165

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 20/6 and drop-off date of 30/6. 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 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 14 June 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 165 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Kobe:

Economy

Economy

RM 165+

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Compact

Compact

RM 165+

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Standard

Standard

RM 318+

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People carrier

People carrier

RM 261+

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Mini

Mini

RM 179+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 300+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

RM 230+

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Intermediate estate car

Intermediate estate car

RM 250+

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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 258. Data was last updated on 14 June 2026.
Toyota Yaris Sedan/ViosRM 165/day
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Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios
Found 06/13/26
Toyota YarisRM 165/day
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A/C
Toyota Yaris
Found 06/13/26
Proton SagaRM 179/day
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A/C
Proton Saga
Found 06/13/26

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 hire in Kobe, make your reservation 76 days before pickup. The average price then is just RM 65/day – about 22% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Kobe?

Looking to hire a car in Kobe? Times had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only RM 33.66/day. Europcar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at RM 35.77/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 rent a car in Kobe?

Planning to hire a car in Kobe? September is the cheapest month, costing about RM 195 per day. In contrast, January is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 272. 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 272

February

RM 199

March

RM 207

April

RM 203

May

RM 199

June

RM 215

July

RM 227

August

RM 203

September

RM 195

October

RM 207

November

RM 215

December

RM 207

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), Mini cars (Nissan Dayz or similar), and Passenger van cars (Toyota Voxy or similar).

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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 14 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 rentals in Kobe, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 June 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 1,320 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 Compact hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of July, 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 14 June 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 41+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 49+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 41+

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