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Car rental offers in Kōbe

Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable vehicle for the lowest price. Below are some examples from our selection in Kōbe.

Car type
Economy
Compact
Full-size
Mazda 2 Demio
Or similar
For example: Mazda 2 Demio
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 31 /day
Mazda 2
Or similar
For example: Mazda 2
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 32 /day
Mazda 2
Or similar
For example: Mazda 2
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 33 /day
Mazda 2 Demio
Or similar
For example: Mazda 2 Demio
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 34 /day
Toyota Yaris
Or similar
For example: Toyota Yaris
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 38 /day
Toyota Yaris
Or similar
For example: Toyota Yaris
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 46 /day
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Toyota Yaris
Or similar
For example: Toyota Yaris
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 38 /day
Toyota Yaris
Or similar
For example: Toyota Yaris
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 40 /day
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Mazda Biante
Or similar
For example: Mazda Biante
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 79 /day
Mazda Biante
Or similar
For example: Mazda Biante
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 84 /day
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Car rental companies in Kōbe

Below are the car rental companies in Kōbe with the best ratings. Compare all ratings and prices of these rental companies in one search.

  • Europcar

    7.6 (8967)
    From £ 31 / day

  • Hertz

    8.3 (7745)
    No rates available

  • Nissan Rent a Car

    8.4 (8)
    No rates available

  • Times

    No reviews
    No rates available
Customer experience
Good and reliable company for renting a car abroad
Easy website, easy phone contact when I had questions. Everything well-organized. Friendly staff. Have rented a car through this company several times and have always been very satisfied.

Recent reviews

Our customers rate us a 8.9/10 out of 2259

Great

Great
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ahmed alebrahim
Avec Rent a Car Istanbul Airport

I have been using Carrentals

I have been using Carrentals for over 10 years Their services have been very good and when there was an issue they have dealt with it in a timely manner
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JOHN KALIA
Budget Dubai international Airport - T1

It’s clear and easy to

It’s clear and easy to use
E
Enver Sami
Avec Rent a Car Istanbul Airport

Car rentals was very straightforward

Car rentals was very straightforward to book a car. However, I think you should vet some of your car rental companies with their poor service and very not customer friendly state
F
FRANK
Budget Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport

The 24hours hotline service was

The 24hours hotline service was excellent when a sudden query the night before my arrival popped up
D
Damir
Avis Amman Airport

Clear information given on types

Clear information given on types of car and also very important to have the free cancellation feature so prices could be monitored and booking altered if prices came down. The site was among some of the most competitive prices compared to other sites, and clearer in what was included and excluded in the rental.
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simon
Thrifty Muscat International Airport

All good

All good
P
Peter
Hertz Chiang Mai Airport

Very good, excellent value.

Very good, excellent value.
H
Harsadkumar
Alamo Antalya Airport

Great company, clear in what

Great company, clear in what to expect.
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Gideon
Dollar Rent a Car Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport

great service. Keep it up

great service. Keep it up!
p
patrick
Dollar Rent a Car Amman Airport

I've been using Carrentals for

I've been using Carrentals for car hire all over the world for 15+ years as the service and prices are 2nd to non.
M
MICHAEL
Carwiz rent a car Dalaman Airport

Excellent service

Excellent service
S
SHEILA
Europcar Samui Island Airport

Continues to supply my needs

Continues to supply my needs for a reliable service
S
STEPHEN
Europcar Bangkok International Airport

Hat rental website was very

Hat rental website was very easy to use, accurate information and user friendly
T
TALAAT
Budget The Cascades Building Ground

Excellent

Excellent
A
ABDULLAH
Green Motion Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

When is the best time to book a rental car in Kōbe?

Kōbe - When is the most affordable time to rent a economy class car?

At this destination (Kōbe), October is the most affordable time to rent a economy class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. March is the peak month for renting economy class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Kōbe - When is the most affordable time to rent a compact class car?

At this destination (Kōbe), October is the most affordable time to rent a compact class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. March is the peak month for renting compact class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Kōbe - When is the most affordable time to rent an intermediate class car?

At this destination (Kōbe), August is the most affordable time to rent a intermediate class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting intermediate class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Kōbe - When is the most affordable time to rent a standard class car?

At this destination (Kōbe), July is the most affordable time to rent a standard class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. March is the peak month for renting standard class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Kōbe - When is the most affordable time to rent a full-size car?

At this destination (Kōbe), October is the most affordable time to rent a full-size class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. March is the peak month for renting full-size class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Kōbe - When is the most affordable time to rent a SUV?

At this destination (Kōbe), August is the most affordable time to rent an SUV with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting an SUV, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Kōbe - When is the most affordable time to rent a MPV?

At this destination (Kōbe), October is the most affordable time to rent an mpv with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. March is the peak month for renting an mpv with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Kōbe - When is the most affordable time to rent a minivan?

At this destination (Kōbe), October is the most affordable time to rent a minibus with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. March is the peak month for renting a minibus, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Car rental companies in and around Kōbe

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Kōbe

Available locations in Kōbe

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Kōbe Guide

As the capital city of Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe city is also one of the 17 designated cities in the world's second biggest economy, Japan. Kobe city has a population of close to one and a half million people and a total area of around five hundred and fifty square kilometres or two hundred and twelve square miles. Thus the population density is approximately two thousand seven hundred and sixty eight people per square kilometre or seven thousand one hundred and sixty nine people per square mile.

Kobe city became a reality in 1889 on the first of April. It became one of the seventeen designated cities of Japan in 1956 on the first of September. The name �Kobe' is a corruption of the word �kanbe"". �Kanbe"" was an ancient reference to the supporters of a shrine known as Ikuta.

As a port city, Kobe was once one of Japan's busiest seaports and even all over Asia but all this ceased to be the case after the Great Hanshin Earthquake caused massive destruction. Now it is estimated to be the fourth busiest seaport in Japan. When it comes to world rankings of the busiest container ports on the face of the earth Kobe takes a humble position thirty nine.

Getting around Kobe city is easy with various modes of transportation readily available. There are several highways serving the city of Kobe as well as numerous car hire companies. These expressways link Kobe to for instance Osaka, Yamaguchi, Naruto etc. The Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge networks Kobe to the island of Awaji.

Regarding the railway network, Kobe is linked to Osaka, Himeji, Sanda and Sannomiya for example. The Osaka International Airport in neighbouring Itami is the ideal point of departure or arrival for international air travellers. For domestic air travel there is the Kobe Airport. Both of these airports have various car hire companies operating from them.

Practical information

  • Currency
    Japanese yen
  • Driving direction
    Left
  • City speed limit
    60 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    60 km/h
  • Language
    Japanese
  • Popular car category
    Economy

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is Carrentals.co.uk the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

 What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

 Are there any additional costs?

In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

 What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

 How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

 When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

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  • Europcar
  • Hertz
  • Nissan Rent a Car
  • Times
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