Times
Mazda Demio
or similar
- 5 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $31/day
Car Rental near Sendai
- Free cancellation on most offers
- 24/7 customer service
- No hidden fees
- Pay later on many offers
No car rental desk in Sendai. Nearest:
Where to pick up near Sendai
There is no car rental desk in Sendai. The nearest is Kagoshima Airport, 40 km away.
| Pick-up point | Type | Suppliers | From / day | Average wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima Airport · 40 km | Airport | 7 | $31 | 28 min |
Car rental prices near Sendai by car type
| Class | Typical cars | Suppliers | From / day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini | Nissan Dayz, Nissan Dayz ROOX | 1 | $79 |
| Economy | Honda Fit, Toyota Aqua, Mazda Demio | 5 | $31 |
| Compact | Nissan Note e-Power, Toyota Corolla | 2 | $63 |
| Intermediate | Toyota Prius Hybrid | 1 | $84 |
| SUV | Nissan X-Trail | 1 | $156 |
| Minivan | Nissan Serena, Honda Stepwagon | 4 | $69 |
| 5-seat MPV | Toyota Sienta | 3 | $160 |
| 7-seat minivan | Honda Stepwagon, Toyota Noah | 4 | $120 |
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to May 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices
Times
Avis
Honda Fit
or similar
- 5 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $54/day
Avis
Toyota Corolla
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $63/day
Avis
Toyota Aqua
or similar
- 4 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Hybrid
- Air conditioning
from $63/day
Nissan
Nissan Dayz
or similar
- 4 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $79/day
Nissan
Nissan Dayz ROOX
or similar
- 4 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $83/day
Nissan
Nissan Note e-Power
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $93/day
Avis
Toyota Prius Hybrid
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Hybrid
- Air conditioning
from $84/day
Nissan
Nissan X-Trail
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $156/day
Times
Nissan Serena
or similar
- 8 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $69/day
Niconico
Toyota Noah
or similar
- 7 seats
- 1 bag
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $120/day
Avis
Honda Stepwagon
or similar
- 8 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $134/day
Alamo
Toyota Sienta
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $160/day
Avis
Toyota Aqua
or similar
- 4 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Hybrid
- Air conditioning
from $63/day
Avis
Toyota Prius Hybrid
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Hybrid
- Air conditioning
from $84/day
Nissan
Nissan Note e-Power
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $93/day
Car rental companies near Sendai
Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to May 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices
Times
Free shuttle bus
32 min wait
CDW included
Credit card only
9.1
Excellent
100+ reviews
from $31/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
9.0
Cleanliness
9.1
Service at the rental desk
9.1
Pick-up process
9.1
Drop-off process
9.2
Included in the price
- Collision damage waiver (CDW)
- Theft protection (TP)
- Third-party liability (TPL)
- Airport fee
- Breakdown assistance
- Taxes
- Deductible from $748
Policies
- Full to full
- Unlimited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
- Free GPS included
Extras (paid at the desk)
Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Times at Kagoshima Airport
1362 Fumoto, Mizobe-cho, Kirishima-shi, Kagoshima
+81 995-58-3888
Nissan
Free shuttle bus
Daily 08:00–19:59
33 min wait
CDW included
Credit card only
8.8
Excellent
50+ reviews
from $79/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
8.6
Cleanliness
9.2
Service at the rental desk
8.7
Pick-up process
8.8
Drop-off process
8.9
Included in the price
- Collision damage waiver (CDW)
- Theft protection (TP)
- Airport fee
- Breakdown assistance
- Taxes
- Deductible from $302
Policies
- Full to full
- Unlimited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
- Free additional driver
- Free GPS included
Extras (paid at the desk)
GPS · Winter tires · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Nissan at Kagoshima Airport
1342-9 Fumoto, Mizobe-cho, Kirishima-shi, Kagoshima, 899-6404
0081-(0)995-58-2121
Alamo
Free shuttle bus
CDW included
Credit card only
9.0
Few reviews
25+ reviews
from $111/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
8.6
Cleanliness
9.5
Service at the rental desk
8.8
Pick-up process
9.0
Drop-off process
9.5
Included in the price
- Collision damage waiver (CDW)
- Theft protection (TP)
- Third-party liability (TPL)
- Breakdown assistance
- Taxes
- Deductible from $313
Policies
- Full to full
- Unlimited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
- Pre-registration available
Extras (paid at the desk)
Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Alamo at Kagoshima Airport
856 3 Fumoto Mizobe Cho, Kirishima Shi, 899 6404, Kagoshima
5017122365
Avis
In the terminal
19 min wait
CDW included
Credit card only
8.4
Few reviews
25+ reviews
from $54/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
8.1
Cleanliness
8.9
Service at the rental desk
8.6
Pick-up process
7.7
Drop-off process
8.7
Included in the price
- Collision damage waiver (CDW)
- Theft protection (TP)
- Breakdown assistance
- Taxes
- Deductible from $605
Policies
- Full to full
- Unlimited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Extras (paid at the desk)
Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Avis at Kagoshima Airport
1376-1 Fumoto, Mizobeccho, Kirishima City, 899-6404
0995-58-3543
Niconico
Daily 08:00–19:59
CDW included
Credit card only
from $120/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
0.0
Cleanliness
0.0
Service at the rental desk
0.0
Pick-up process
0.0
Drop-off process
0.0
Included in the price
- Collision damage waiver (CDW)
- Theft protection (TP)
- Taxes
- Deductible from $6
Policies
- Full to full
- Unlimited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
- Free GPS included
Extras (paid at the desk)
GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Niconico at Kagoshima Airport
613-1, MizobechoFumoto, Kirishima-shi, Kagoshima, 899-6404, Japan
81-92-687-4556
Enterprise
CDW included
Credit card only
from $133/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
0.0
Cleanliness
0.0
Service at the rental desk
0.0
Pick-up process
0.0
Drop-off process
0.0
Included in the price
- Collision damage waiver (CDW)
- Theft protection (TP)
- Third-party liability (TPL)
- Breakdown assistance
- Taxes
- Deductible from $313
Policies
- Full to full
- Unlimited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Extras (paid at the desk)
Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Enterprise at Kagoshima Airport
856 3 Fumoto Mizobe Cho, Kirishima Shi, 899-6404
5017122365
National
CDW included
Credit card only
from $145/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
0.0
Cleanliness
0.0
Service at the rental desk
0.0
Pick-up process
0.0
Drop-off process
0.0
Included in the price
- Collision damage waiver (CDW)
- Theft protection (TP)
- Third-party liability (TPL)
- Breakdown assistance
- Taxes
- Deductible from $313
Policies
- Unlimited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Extras (paid at the desk)
Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
National at Kagoshima Airport
856 3 Fumoto Mizobe Cho, Kirishima Shi, 899 6404
5017122365
Rental conditions near Sendai
Based on 7 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to May 2026.
| Driver age | Minimum age 21. |
|---|---|
| Debit card | Not accepted by any of the 7 suppliers. |
| Credit card | Usually required, in the main driver's name. 7 of 7 suppliers list no debit option. |
| Mileage | Unlimited at all 7 suppliers. |
| Fuel policy | Full to full (6 suppliers) |
| Transmission | All cars are automatic. |
| Electric and hybrid | Nissan Note e-Power, Toyota Aqua and Toyota Prius Hybrid, from $63 a day. |
| Cancellation | Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 7 suppliers. |
| Insurance included | Theft protection (TP) (7 suppliers), Collision damage waiver (CDW) (7 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (4 suppliers). Deductible: $6–$748. |
| Included in the price | Taxes, Breakdown assistance, Airport fee |
| Free additional driver | Nissan |
| Extras | Infant seat (7 suppliers), Child seat (7 suppliers), Booster seat (7 suppliers), GPS (2 suppliers), Winter tires (1 supplier) |
| Special offers | Free GPS included (3 suppliers), Free additional driver (1 supplier), Pre-registration available (1 supplier) |
Driving in Japan: drive on the left · 0.03% blood alcohol. Driving rules
Cities near Sendai
Car rental near Sendai: what to expect
Customers report an average wait at the desk from 19 min at Avis to 33 min at Nissan.
100% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at all 7 suppliers. The minimum driver age is 21. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.
Car rental near Sendai: FAQ
How much does it cost to rent a car near Sendai?
Car rental near Sendai starts from $31 per day, and the average price is $140 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to May 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $420 for a 3-day weekend and $982 for a week. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.
Which car rental company has the best reviews near Sendai?
According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies near Sendai are:
- Times: rated 9.1/10 by 100+ customers
- Nissan: rated 8.8/10 by 50+ customers
- Alamo: rated 9.0/10 by 25+ customers
Which is the cheapest car rental company near Sendai?
By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies near Sendai are:
- Times: about $31 per day
- Avis: about $60 per day
- Nissan: about $85 per day
Where do I pick up my rental car near Sendai?
It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page.
- Desk in or next to the terminal: Avis
- Free shuttle bus to the rental office: Times, Alamo and Nissan
Can I pick up a car near Sendai and return it somewhere else?
Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.
What is the minimum age to rent a car near Sendai?
The minimum age to rent a car near Sendai is usually 21, although some companies accept drivers from 18 and others require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year.
Can I rent a car near Sendai with a debit card?
Rental companies near Sendai typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.
Which car rental companies near Sendai offer unlimited mileage?
7 rental companies near Sendai include unlimited mileage on all cars, among them Times, Alamo and Nissan. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.
What fuel policy do rental companies use near Sendai?
The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones near Sendai are:
- Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee. Offered by Times, Alamo, Nissan, Avis, Niconico and Enterprise.
- Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up.
Can I rent an electric or hybrid car near Sendai?
Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars near Sendai include Nissan, Enterprise and Alamo. The cheapest is Avis, from $63 per day. Hybrids need no charging. With a fully electric car, check the charging options along your route and the company's charging policy before you set off.
What extras can I add to a car rental near Sendai?
You can add extras when you book or at the rental desk:
- Additional driver: another person can share the driving if they meet the same requirements as the main driver (age and a valid driving license). Most companies charge a daily fee, but near Sendai Nissan includes an additional driver for free.
- GPS navigation, to find your way on unfamiliar roads
- Child seats, infant seats and booster seats, which are required by law for young children in most countries
- Extra insurance that lowers or removes the excess you pay if the car is damaged.
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