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Cheap Car Hire in Japan from $26
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 13/9 and drop-off date of 27/9. 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 hires in 2025
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 29 August 2025.
Most popular company | Nichu rent a car |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Intermediate |
Average price per day | $77 |
Cheapest price per day | $26 |
Popular car types in Japan
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Japan and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 29 August 2025.
There are 183 hire agencies servicing Japan. These agencies, altogether, have 6,637 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Japan with prices from $26 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Japan:
Economy
$26+
Compact
$26+
Intermediate
$60+
Standard
$35+
SUV
$115+
People mover
$60+
Full-size SUV
$216+
Mini
$42+
Compare car hire deals in Japan by type
Here are the best Japan small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Japan medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Japan SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Japan van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Holden Barina$26/day
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Honda Civic$26/day
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class$28/day
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Best car hire deals found in Japan
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 $52. Data was last updated on 29 August 2025.
Holden Barina$26/day
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Honda Civic$26/day
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class$28/day
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Cheapflights insights for Japan car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Japan, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Japan?
To get the best deal on car hire in Japan, book about 44 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $84, which is about 42% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Japan?
Relax Rent A Car is currently the cheapest car hire company in Japan with deals as low as $24.12/day found in the past two weeks. Budget is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $35.38/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Japan?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Japan is September, when you can expect to pay $85/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Japan is July ($93/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
$90
February
$93
March
$88
April
$91
May
$88
June
$88
July
$93
August
$93
September
$85
October
$89
November
$85
December
$93
What car do most people hire in Japan?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Japan are the following: Mini cars (Class Mini Car or similar), Intermediate cars (Subaru Outback or similar), and Economy cars (Toyota Prius or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Japan?
Toyota Rent a Car has 1,493 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. ORIX Rent a Car has the second-highest number of locations in Japan at 887.
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 4,483 pickup locations in Japan to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 August 2025.
If you're looking for the best car hire deals in Japan, start with Osaka, where rates average $23/day. You can also find good prices in Tokyo ($31/day), Fukuoka ($34/day), and Okinawa ($37/day).
Top hire 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 29 August 2025.
Toyota Rent a Car
1493 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
8.0
ORIX Rent a Car
4 reviews•887 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.7
Value
10.0
National
1 review•124 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Alamo
16 reviews•111 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Overall
8.9
Pick-up/drop-off
9.0
Value
9.0
Nissan Rent-A-Car
23 reviews•529 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
8.7
Overall
8.7
Pick-up/drop-off
8.8
Value
8.9
Hertz
18 reviews•222 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Overall
8.3
Pick-up/drop-off
8.5
Value
8.3
Nippon Rent-A-Car
1 review•806 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
7.3
Value
9.3
Europcar
1 review•311 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.7
Overall
7.7
Pick-up/drop-off
7.2
Value
7.7
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 August 2025.
What is the most popular car hire provider in Japan?
The most popular car hire company at Japan is Relax Rent A Car. With prices on COMPACT starting at $24/day about 232% more people book with Relax Rent A Car than other companies in the country.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Japan?
At $37/day, it is 62% cheaper on average to rent a car in Narita than any other city in Japan. The cheapest price found in Japan was for $27/day in Narita.
What side of the road do you drive on in Japan?
Cars in Japan are to be driven on the left side of the road.
Car hires by fuel type in Japan
Browse car hires by fuel type in Japan. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Japan. Deals were last updated on 29 August 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Japan. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($23+).
Electric
$66+
Hybrid
$27+
Petrol/Diesel
$23+