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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Sendai?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Sendai and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 25 March 2025.

January

$85

February

$76

March

$73

April

$76

May

$73

June

$74

July

$73

August

$93

September

$76

October

$84

November

$79

December

$79

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Sendai is March. The most expensive time to rent a car is August. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for hire in Sendai

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Sendai to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 March 2025.

Small cars

$65 - $181

All Car Types

$75 - $196

To hire a small car in Sendai, Japan, you would pay an average price of $98/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Sendai, Japan (~$65/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$181/day). In fact, July is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Sendai. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sendai, hiring a small car saves you 16% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a large car in Sendai, Japan, you would pay an average price of $77/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Sendai, Japan (~$89/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$282/day). In fact, March is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Sendai. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sendai, hiring a large car saves you 34% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Sendai, Japan, you would pay an average price of $94/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Sendai, Japan (~$84/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$254/day). In fact, January is about 12% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Sendai. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sendai, hiring a SUV saves you 19% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a van in Sendai, Japan, you would pay an average price of $123/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a van in Sendai, Japan (~$111/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$282/day). In fact, March is about 10% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Sendai. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sendai, hiring a van is 6% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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 25 March 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 Avis. 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

Avis

1 location

Alamo

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 25 March 2025.
  • What are petrol prices like in Sendai?

    The average price of petrol in Sendai is $1.83/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $82 and $119 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • 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 $492 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Sendai for the best price?

    Booking your car hire early can save you up to 59%. Aim to book your car hire at least 68 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Sendai.

  • 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.

  • What car do most people hire in Sendai?

    Nissan Serena, which is a Full-size vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Sendai according to Cheapflights users.

Car hires by fuel type in Sendai

Browse car hires by fuel type in Sendai. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Sendai. Deals were last updated on 25 March 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Sendai. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($42+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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