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Kyoto Shinkasen Station
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Our services at Kyoto

Kyoto Car Rental

Visiting this ancient city is made easy when you book a Kyoto car rental at SIXT. We have locations that are convenient for any visitor to the city, like at the Kyoto Shinkansen Train Station. You can rent a car in Kyoto and be sure to get a new model that’s an average of just three months old. Visitors to Japan will be glad to know that our branch staff speaks English and can answer your questions. Get behind the wheel of a roomy sedan perfect for city driving or take the entire group with you in one of our multi-seaters.

Sixt Services in Kyoto

At SIXT we don't just offer Kyoto car rentals such as economy cars, sedans or multi-seaters to get you and your entire group to your destination in style. Our rentals in Kyoto come with perks like GPS and unlimited kilometers for easy exploration. You can also add extras to your rental such as child seats to keep the kids safe during your travels, or full-wheel drive guaranteed. Book a one-day rental or even a long-term rental to put you behind the wheel of a great car for just the right amount of time.

What to do while in Kyoto

A truly amazing sight to see in this area is Arashiyama that is just a short drive to the western side of town. This is a bamboo forest that contains several different monkey species. Another popular destination that is just a short drive to the north is Nijō Castle, which is not only an incredible structure to visit but the abundant cherry blossom trees that surround the castle are a sight to behold on their own when they’re in bloom.

Winter in Kyoto

One staple of Japanese culture that is especially inviting during the winter is to visit an onsen or natural hot spring. In Kyoto, one of these hot springs is the Kurama Onsen that is just to the north of town. Kyoto also boasts some great winter sports destinations like Hirogawary, the Swiss Ski Village Ski Resort and the Oeyama Ski Resort.

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4.6
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What our customers are saying

4.7
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4.7
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*Our Customer Excitement Score is based on a survey sent to all customers who booked in Kyoto. The score is an average of all customer responses.

Good to know when renting in Kyoto

One-way car rental in Kyoto

Generally, one-way rentals are allowed between SIXT stations in Japan, depending on the tariff.

Documents you need to rent a car in Kyoto

You will need a valid driver’s license, passport and either an international driving permit or an official translation of your license into Japanese.

Car rental under 25 in Kyoto

You must be 18 for a rental with SIXT in Kyoto and other cities in Japan.

You can modify, extend, or cancel your reservation in Kyoto through your manage booking section or through the app.