Japan

Cheap Car Hire in Japan from $58

Tokyo, Japan
26 Mar — 2 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Tokyo, Japan
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Japan car hires 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 19 March 2024.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

$89

Cheapest price per day

$58

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 5,080 pickup locations in Japan to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Price

$46 - $79

Out of all the popular cities in Japan, Okinawa is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $46/day. Renting a car in Okinawa is 42% cheaper than renting one in Ishigaki where the per day rate is around $79. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Japan to get a rental car in are: Tokyo ($63/day), Fukuoka ($63/day), and Hiroshima ($63/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 $63/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 19 March 2024.

January

$86

February

$89

March

$88

April

$88

May

$79

June

$74

July

$83

August

$99

September

$76

October

$76

November

$79

December

$92

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Japan is June. The most expensive time to rent a car is August. 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.

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 19 March 2024.

There are 58 hire agencies servicing Japan. These agencies, altogether, have 6,220 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Japan with prices from $58 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Japan:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

People mover

People mover

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare available car types for hire 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 19 March 2024.

Small cars

$81 - $114

All Car Types

$116 - $149

To hire a small car in Japan, you would pay an average price of $97/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Japan (~$81/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~$114/day). In fact, March is about 17% 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 $147/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Japan (~$134/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$169/day). In fact, November is about 10% 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 9% 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 $181/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Japan (~$153/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$219/day). In fact, February is about 16% 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 26% 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 $151/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Japan (~$132/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~$193/day). In fact, October is about 13% 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 10% 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 $180/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a van in Japan (~$155/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~$206/day). In fact, March is about 15% 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 25% 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:

To hire a luxury car in Japan, you would pay an average price of $185/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Japan (~$177/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$272/day). In fact, May is about 5% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Japan, hiring a luxury car is 27% 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.

Toyota Yaris$58/day
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Toyota Yaris
Hyundai Accent Hatch$58/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai Accent Hatch
Kia Picanto$61/day
2
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Kia Picanto

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 19 March 2024.
Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Japan, including pickup locations serving Tokyo, Sapporo and Osaka. Make sure to take a look at reviews from past customers, daily rate and other charges, and pickup location before making your decision.

Toyota Rent a Car

1490 locations

ORIX Rent a Car

885 locations

Nippon Rent-A-Car

802 locations

Nissan Rent-A-Car

529 locations

Times

500 locations

keddy by Europcar

322 locations

Europcar

321 locations

Hertz

231 locations

Best Japan car hire 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 $95. Data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car hires in the Japan region, including options close to Tokyo, Sapporo and Osaka. To make sure you find the deal you're looking for, verify the details of the hire, such as car type, price, and pickup address.
Toyota Yaris$58/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Hyundai Accent Hatch$58/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent Hatch
Kia Picanto$61/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 March 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Japan?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (10.0 rating), Flight Rent A Car (10.0 rating) and Nippon Rent-A-Car (10.0 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 $60/day about 102% more people book with Europcar than other companies in the country.

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

    At $67/day, it is 40% cheaper on average to rent a car in Okinawa than any other city in Japan. The cheapest price found in Japan was for $58/day in Okinawa.

  • 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.

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Car hires by fuel type in Japan

Browse car hires by fuel type in Japan. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Japan. Deals were last updated on 19 March 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Japan. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($59+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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