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Sendai car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Sendai. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 3 July 2025.

Most popular company

TIMES

Price of petrol per litre

$1.80

Average price per day

$62

Cheapest price per day

$51

Cheapflights insights for Sendai car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Sendai, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Sendai?

For the best savings on car hire in Sendai, make your reservation 75 days before pickup. The average price then is just $65/day – about 29% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Sendai?

Looking to hire a car in Sendai? Times had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $65.52/day. Nippon Rent-A-Car also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $67.87/day.

What is the best car rental company in Sendai?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Sendai is Toyota Rent a Car (rated 10.0/10). ORIX Rent a Car (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Sendai?

Planning to hire a car in Sendai? March is the cheapest month, costing about $72 per day. In contrast, January is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $84. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$84

February

$73

March

$72

April

$81

May

$79

June

$72

July

$72

August

$84

September

$72

October

$81

November

$78

December

$76

What car do most people hire in Sendai?

Compact cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Sendai. Mini cars (Nissan Dayz or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (Class Compact SUV or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Sendai?

Toyota Rent a Car has 19 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Nippon Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Sendai at 14.

Top hire agencies in Sendai

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Sendai known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Sendai. Reviews were last updated on 3 July 2025.
Hire a vehicle with one of these top care hire agencies serving Sendai, such as Toyota Rent a Car, ORIX Rent a Car and Alamo. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a car hire agency.

Toyota Rent a Car

19 locations

ORIX Rent a Car

9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

1 location

Avis

1 location

Budget

1 location

Nippon Rent-A-Car

14 locations

Nissan Rent-A-Car

9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

6.0

Hertz

8.0
Very Good
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.6

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Sendai, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 3 July 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Sendai?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $62/day when booking a car hire in Sendai. The absolute best deal a user found was for $51/day from Times, booked on Jun. 29.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Sendai for a week from Times?

    Times is one of the top picks in Sendai. They can have you in a hire car for about $432 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Sendai?

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Sendai however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Sendai for a month?

    The average cost of a car hire in Sendai for a month is $1,852. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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