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Cheap Car Rentals in Japan from Rp 558,618

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Japan with a pick-up date of 30/5 and drop-off date of 5/6. 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.
Tokyo, Japan
4 May — 11 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Tokyo, Japan
Sat 4/5
Noon
Sat 11/5
Noon

Japan car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Japan. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 27 April 2024.

Most popular company

JDM Rent a car

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

Rp 962,762

Cheapest price per day

Rp 558,618

Japan car rental prices in popular cities

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Japan, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 5,082 pickup locations in Japan to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 27 April 2024.

Price

Rp 681,855 - Rp 718,340

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 27 April 2024.

January

Rp 924,274

February

Rp 956,705

March

Rp 940,489

April

Rp 940,489

May

Rp 826,982

June

Rp 794,551

July

Rp 891,843

August

Rp 1,053,997

September

Rp 810,766

October

Rp 810,766

November

Rp 843,197

December

Rp 989,135

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 rent in Japan and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 27 April 2024.

There are currently 6,225 hire locations operating in Japan spread across 58 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Japan is small car at Rp 558,618 a day. Below are all the 2 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Rp 895,898+

Compact

Compact

Rp 1,220,204+

People carrier

People carrier

Rp 3,841,576+

Passenger van

Passenger van

Rp 1,256,527+

Compare available car types for rental in Japan

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 27 April 2024.

Small cars

Rp 796,547 - Rp 1,056,973

All Car Types

Rp 892,120 - Rp 1,759,571

To hire a small car in Japan, you would pay an average price of Rp 946,939/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Japan (~Rp 796,547/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~Rp 1,056,973/day). In fact, June is about 16% 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 28% 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 Rp 1,713,959/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Japan (~Rp 1,335,263/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~Rp 2,517,301/day). In fact, April is about 23% 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 24% 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 large car in Japan, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,340,701/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Japan (~Rp 1,020,188/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 2,114,678/day). In fact, November is about 24% 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 3% 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 Rp 1,275,833/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Japan (~Rp 1,269,985/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~Rp 2,120,479/day). In fact, August is about 1% 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 saves you 3% 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.

To hire a van in Japan, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,887,437/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a van in Japan (~Rp 1,458,634/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~Rp 2,522,328/day). In fact, October is about 23% 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 31% 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.

Hyundai i20Rp 558,618/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20

Top rental agencies in Japan

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Japan known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Japan. Reviews were last updated on 27 April 2024.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Japan, including those that serve Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya. 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

233 locations

Best Japan car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Japan. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Japan with an average daily rate of Rp 1,159,694. Data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on rental cars in Japan including options serving Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya. To make sure you find the deal you're looking for, verify the details of the rental, such as car type, price, and pickup address.
Hyundai i20Rp 558,618/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Toyota CorollaRp 653,478/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Hyundai i20Rp 679,423/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 April 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Japan?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Flight Rent A Car (10.0 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (10.0 rating) and ORIX 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?

    When hiring a car in Japan, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is JDM Rent a car, and with prices around Rp 724,015/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from JDM Rent a car is COMPACT, which starts as low as Rp 618,291/day.

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

    When visiting Japan, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Osaka where rental cars typically will cost around Rp 718,340/day (27% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Japan was found in Osaka for just Rp 705,529/day.

  • 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.

See more FAQs

Van rentals in Japan

Find van rental deals in Japan from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in Japan cost an average of Rp 1,555,335 per day. Price data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Finding the right van for rent in Japan can be daunting, so we've assembled these deals for you, including pickup locations near Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya. If these deals aren't exactly what you're looking for, not to worry, as new offers are constantly being added.
Toyota InnovaRp 1,427,761/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova
Toyota InnovaRp 1,471,704/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova
Toyota InnovaRp 1,494,244/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova

Car rentals by fuel type in Japan

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Japan. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Japan. Deals were last updated on 27 April 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Japan. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (Rp 62+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 75+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Rp 62+

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