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Car hire in Sendai, Japan

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There are 22 car hire locations in Sendai. Choose the cheapest or easiest now.

The most popular car rental companies in Sendai

Hiring a car in Sendai: Fast facts

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Most popular car hire companyNissan Rent a Car
Most popular carCompact, 4-5 doors
Average daily price807 kr
Best time to book3 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Sendai

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Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Sendai that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Sendai for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Sendai avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Sendai, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Sendai car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

The cheapest car to rent in Sendai is a compact SUV. The most popular is Compact, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car hire companies in Sendai are currently バジェットレンタカー and Times.
Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Sendai is currently January.
On average, around 3 027 kr. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Sendai is 2 684 kr.
If you're looking for freedom to explore Sendai, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Sendai that have free cancellation. 
Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Sendai.
Most places – Sendai included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 754 kr per day. The average price per day is around 987 kr.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Nissan Rent a Car, Orix and NIPPON Rent A Car offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travellers rated Nissan Rent a Car as the best overall in terms of experience.
Yes – van hire is available in Sendai.

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