In collaboration with Nishitsu: “Karunori Rent-a-Car Nishinomiya”
Since we published this article, we’ve had quite a few people tell us in person things like, “It was super cheap, so I used it!” after actually renting from them.
And that’s because…
800 yen a day!
A price revolution in rental cars has begun.
These are the cars Nishitsu rented from Karunori. We heard these cars came from the Amagasaki branch, so…
Shachomi went to check it out!
There are enough cars here to play hide-and-seek!
Oh! This is the Nissan Cube I rented in September!
Ah, and this is the Prius I rented in July!
That’s how packed with cars Karunori Rent-a-Car Amagasaki is.
And they have all kinds of vehicles! From kei cars…
To regular passenger cars, of course…
They even have big minivans like this, so they can handle just about any purpose! They also have cargo vans.
Here’s where Karunori Rent-a-Car Amagasaki is on the map↓
The address is 1-5-18 Inabamoto-machi, Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture.
Actually, the one drawback is that it’s a little far from the station.
However,
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A Service Unique to Amagasaki! What’s This “Pick-Up Service to the Station”?
This is the Amagasaki branch’s special service↓
The Amagasaki branch is a bit far from the nearest station, but all you have to do is tell them on LINE that you’d like a pick-up, and they’ll come get you at the station! It sounds like something that should exist everywhere, but it really doesn’t, right?
Pick-up available at JR Tachibana Station
Pick-up also available at Hankyu Mukonoso Station
Customers have apparently praised it too, saying things like, “I didn’t have to worry about getting lost!” and “It was so easy even with luggage!”
How Can It Be This Cheap? The Secret Behind Karunori’s Prices
We already talked about Karunori Rent-a-Car’s prices for the Nishinomiya branch, but here’s a quick recap.
- Kei cars: 24,000 yen per month, which works out to 800 yen per day
- Regular cars and one-box vans: 63,000 yen per month, which works out to 2,100 yen per day!
When you compare it with other rental car services:
| Service | Price per day (yen) |
|---|---|
| Karunori | 800 yen |
| Major car-sharing service | 6,600 yen |
| Major rental car company | 7,260 yen |
If you’re renting for one month, you can use it at a very reasonable price. By the way, renting for just one day costs 4,000 yen. That’s still plenty cheap, though.
Why Is It So Cheap? We Asked Them
- They keep costs down by making smart use of used cars
Simply put, they don’t source new cars. Because their staff with a good eye carefully select used cars, they’re able to offer these low rental fees. - No extra decoration, just focus on function
What people need first from a rental car is that it drives. That’s why their lineup mainly consists of simple cars without unnecessary options.
Here’s what the interior looks like↓
It’s not shiny and spotless like a brand-new car. But that said, it’s absolutely fine for normal use as a rental car.
I’ve driven more than five cars from Karunori, so I’ll say this: they’re well maintained, and I’ve never had a single issue so far. If I had to point something out, I’d say some cars do have scratches.
