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Cheap Car Rentals in Japan from $66

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Japan with a pick-up date of 8/1 and drop-off date of 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Japan car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Japan. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

$108

Cheapest price per day

$66

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Japan?

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Japan, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 5,104 pickup locations in Japan to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Price

$66 - $82

Out of all the popular cities in Japan, Osaka is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $66/day. Renting a car in Osaka is 20% cheaper than renting one in Tokyo where the per day rate is around $82. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Japan to get a rental car in are: Sapporo ($68/day), Okinawa ($74/day), and Kagoshima ($77/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Tokyo should expect to spend around $82/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Japan is Tokyo.

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Japan?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Japan and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 16 December 2024.

January

$102

February

$100

March

$100

April

$102

May

$100

June

$95

July

$97

August

$105

September

$97

October

$105

November

$102

December

$109

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Japan is June. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Japan

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Japan to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Small cars

$88 - $118

All Car Types

$120 - $182

To hire a small car in Japan, you would pay an average price of $100/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Japan (~$88/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~$118/day). In fact, July is about 12% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Japan, hiring a small car saves you 29% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Japan small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Japan, you would pay an average price of $161/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Japan (~$115/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$223/day). In fact, July is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Japan, hiring a medium car is 14% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Japan medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Japan, you would pay an average price of $191/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Japan (~$144/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$247/day). In fact, March is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Japan, hiring a large car is 28% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Japan, you would pay an average price of $141/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Japan (~$117/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$216/day). In fact, February is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Japan, hiring a SUV is 2% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Japan SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Japan, you would pay an average price of $190/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a van in Japan (~$160/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$255/day). In fact, May is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Japan, hiring a van is 28% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Japan van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai i20$66/day
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Hyundai i20
Mercedes-Benz EQA$69/day
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Suzuki Swift$72/day
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Top rental agencies in Japan

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Japan known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Japan. Reviews were last updated on 16 December 2024.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Japan, including those serving the greater Tokyo, Okinawa and Fukuoka area. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.

Toyota Rent a Car

1491 locations

ORIX Rent a Car

886 locations

Nippon Rent-A-Car

805 locations

Nissan Rent-A-Car

532 locations

Times

505 locations

keddy by Europcar

336 locations

Europcar

321 locations

Shouqi

228 locations

Best Japan car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Japan. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Japan with an average daily rate of $109. Data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals we've found on rental cars within the Japan region, including options close to Tokyo, Okinawa and Fukuoka. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Hyundai i20$66/day
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Hyundai i20
Mercedes-Benz EQA$69/day
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Mercedes-Benz EQA
Suzuki Swift$72/day
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Suzuki Swift

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 December 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Japan?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Toyota Rent a Car (10.0 rating), ORIX Rent a Car (10.0 rating) and Flight Rent A Car (9.4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Japan.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Japan?

    The most popular car hire company at Japan is Europcar. With prices on ECONOMY starting at $67/day about 510% more people book with Europcar than other companies in the country.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Japan?

    When visiting Japan, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Okinawa where rental cars typically will cost around $74/day (31% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Japan was found in Okinawa for just $72/day.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Japan?

    Cars travel on the left side of the road in Japan.

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