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Car hire in Tōhoku

Use the same magic that powers our flight search to find cheap car rental in Tōhoku

Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find Tōhoku car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

Tōhoku car hire at a glance

Most popular providerTimes
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, 4-5 doors
Pick-up points34, Sendai is most popular
Cheapest price found411 SEK per day, Akita
Cheapest month to rentFebruary
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Tōhoku could cost, we've pulled prices from Akita.

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Economy cars in Sendai

4-5 doors
From
327 SEK
per day

Compact cars in Sendai

4-5 doors
From
327 SEK
per day

Fullsize cars in Sendai

4-5 doors
From
411 SEK
per day

Mini cars in Sendai

Passenger van
From
411 SEK
per day

Intermediate cars in Sendai

4-5 doors
From
568 SEK
per day

Premium cars in Sendai

Van
From
958 SEK
per day

Mini cars in Hachinohe

4-5 doors
From
367 SEK
per day

Intermediate cars in Hachinohe

4-5 doors
From
434 SEK
per day

Compact cars in Hachinohe

4-5 doors
From
452 SEK
per day

Economy cars in Hachinohe

2-3 doors
From
454 SEK
per day

Premium cars in Hachinohe

Van
From
965 SEK
per day

Mini cars in Morioka

2-3 doors
From
368 SEK
per day

Economy cars in Morioka

2-3 doors
From
429 SEK
per day

Compact cars in Morioka

4-5 doors
From
482 SEK
per day

Intermediate cars in Morioka

4-5 doors
From
490 SEK
per day

Premium cars in Morioka

4-5 doors
From
1.196 SEK
per day

Fullsize cars in Akita

4-5 doors
From
411 SEK
per day

Economy cars in Akita

4-5 doors
From
457 SEK
per day

Compact cars in Akita

4-5 doors
From
557 SEK
per day

Mini cars in Akita

4-5 doors
From
580 SEK
per day

Intermediate cars in Akita

Estate/station wagon
From
858 SEK
per day

Premium cars in Akita

Van
From
958 SEK
per day

Economy cars in Aomori

4-5 doors
From
483 SEK
per day

Mini cars in Aomori

4-5 doors
From
508 SEK
per day

Compact cars in Aomori

4-5 doors
From
565 SEK
per day

Intermediate cars in Aomori

Sports car
From
601 SEK
per day

Fullsize cars in Aomori

Passenger van
From
772 SEK
per day

Premium cars in Aomori

Van
From
958 SEK
per day

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Tōhoku

The cheapest month to rent a car in Tōhoku is August, when the average cost per day is 404 SEK. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is September, when the average cost per day is 404 SEK. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Tōhoku is October.
Jun
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Jul
507 SEK
Aug
404 SEK
Sep
404 SEK
Oct
649 SEK
Nov
404 SEK
Dec
404 SEK
Jan
485 SEK
Feb
404 SEK
Mar
404 SEK
Apr
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May
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To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Tōhoku could cost, we've pulled prices from Yamagata.

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What are the best car hire companies in Tōhoku?

Times
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Nissan Rent a Car
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
NIPPON Rent A Car
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Budget
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Alamo
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Times
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Nissan Rent a Car
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
NIPPON Rent A Car
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Budget
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Alamo
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection

Car hire in Tōhoku: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Tōhoku, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Tōhoku you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Tōhoku depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Tōhoku, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in Tōhoku. First, you need to decide where in Tōhoku you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Tōhoku. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Tōhoku you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Sendai. On average, it costs 819 SEK per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is 327 SEK per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Tōhoku

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Tōhoku is Premium, Van .

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire companies in Tōhoku are Times, NIPPON Rent A Car and Orix. The cheapest company we've found is Toyota Rent A Car. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Tōhoku you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Tōhoku. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Tōhoku is Sendai. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Akita.

Hire a car long term in Tōhoku

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Tōhoku with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

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