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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 12 April 2026.
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Economy

Economy

RM 219+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 416+

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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 159/day – about 195% 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 266. 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 266

February

RM 194

March

RM 202

April

RM 210

May

RM 226

June

RM 202

July

RM 222

August

RM 214

September

RM 194

October

RM 206

November

RM 210

December

RM 202

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 12 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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Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.6

Alamo

1 location
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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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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 12 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 1,291 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, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Kobe. Deals were last updated on 12 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 Hybrid being the cheapest (RM 67+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 67+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 73+

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