Self-Drive Car Rental in Ōtsu, Japan

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When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Ōtsu?

Our data shows that August is the cheapest month to rent a car in Ōtsu. It’s around ₹ 7,338 per day in August, compared to the yearly average of ₹ 7,338 per day.
Cheapest month avgAugust • ₹ 7,338
Yearly avg price₹ 7,338

Select your Ōtsu pick-up location

There are 17 car hire providers in Ōtsu. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Ōtsu

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Ōtsu. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Ōtsu

What's the most popular car to hire in Ōtsu?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Honda Civic is the most popular car to hire in Ōtsu, with prices starting from ₹4,285 per day. The Toyota Prius and similar models are also popular drives in Ōtsu.
Honda Civic
Honda Civic15% chose this
Toyota Prius
Toyota Prius15% chose this
Toyota Prius Hybrid
Toyota Prius Hybrid12% chose this
Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris12% chose this
Most popular carHonda Civic
Why?Comfortable, practical, good value

Ōtsu's cheapest car hire providers

ネットレンタカー has the cheapest car hire in Ōtsu right now, with prices from ₹4,285 per day. You'll save an average of ₹459 per day when you book with them.
ネットレンタカーfrom ₹4,285 per day
Timesfrom ₹4,545 per day
Orixfrom ₹4,545 per day
Nissan Rent a Carfrom ₹5,141 per day
Cheapest providerネットレンタカー
Book with them to save around₹459 per day

Hiring a car in Ōtsu: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyRakuraku
Most popular carEconomy, 2-3 doors
Average daily price₹ 6,247
Best time to book2 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Ōtsu

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Ōtsu car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Ōtsu 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 Ōtsu for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Ōtsu 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 Ōtsu, 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 Ōtsu car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Ōtsu will set you back around ₹ 6,261 per day or ₹ 43,729 per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Ōtsu is an intermediate passenger van. The most popular is Economy, 2-3 doors.

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 Ōtsu is currently August.

On average, around ₹ 43,729. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Ōtsu is ₹ 29,989.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Ōtsu for a whole month is ₹ 256,752. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

If you're looking for freedom to explore Ōtsu, 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 Ōtsu 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 Ōtsu.

Most places – Ōtsu 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 ₹ 4,555 per day. The average price per day is around ₹ 6,261.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Rakuraku, Alamo and Easy Car offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated Rakuraku as the best overall in terms of experience.

We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Ōtsu.