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Japan car rentals in 2026

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Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

Rp 785,920

Cheapest price per day

Rp 321,835
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Popular car types in Japan

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There are currently 7,334 hire locations operating in Japan spread across 368 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Japan is small car at Rp 321,835 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Rp 321,835+

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Compact

Compact

Rp 321,835+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

Rp 635,440+

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Standard

Standard

Rp 452,986+

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People carrier

People carrier

Rp 783,050+

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Mini

Mini

Rp 317,458+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

Rp 520,749+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Rp 651,725+

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Best car rental deals found in Japan

Toyota YarisRp 321,835/day
Toyota Yaris
Found 09/09/26
Toyota CorollaRp 321,835/day
Toyota Corolla
Found 09/09/26
Hyundai i20Rp 361,233/day
Hyundai i20
Found 09/09/26

Cheapflights insights for Japan car rentals

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 27 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around Rp 703,321, which is about 1,555,232% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Japan?

In Japan, the most affordable car hire company right now is HM Rent a Car, offering prices from just Rp 15.72/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is CG Car Rental, with rates starting at Rp 25.41/day.

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

At Japan, the best time to rent a car is at September, with an average daily rate of just Rp 729,586. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging Rp 884,258 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Japan, the best time to rent a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just Rp 729,586. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging Rp 884,258 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

Rp 817,137

February

Rp 843,402

March

Rp 796,708

April

Rp 796,708

May

Rp 796,708

June

Rp 744,178

July

Rp 793,790

August

Rp 773,361

September

Rp 729,586

October

Rp 758,770

November

Rp 767,525

December

Rp 884,258

What car do most people hire in Japan?

Mini cars (Daihatsu Move, for example) are the most popular in Japan. SUV (Class Compact SUV) and Passenger van (Toyota Estima) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Japan.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Japan?

Fuji Corporation Lucky Rental Car has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Trip renta car has the second-highest number of locations in Japan at 1.

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

Among the most popular cities in Japan, Osaka offers the lowest average rental price at just Rp 251,445/day. Other affordable options include Okinawa (Rp 337,594/day), Nagoya (Rp 446,857/day), and Tokyo (Rp 472,772/day).

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Top rental agencies in Japan

Avis

8.4
Very Good
26 reviews•35 locations
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Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.5

Fuji Corporation Lucky Rental Car

2 locations
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Trip renta car

1 location
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Delta Rental Car

1 location
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UTO Rental Car

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Ryukyu Rental

1 location
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Worldnet

3 locations
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Gogo Rent A Car

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

  • 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 Budget, and with prices around Rp 699,615/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Budget is COMPACT, which starts as low as Rp 604,798/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 Okinawa where rental cars typically will cost around Rp 337,594/day (68% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Japan was found in Okinawa for just Rp 289,617/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.

Car rentals by fuel type in Japan

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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Japan. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (Rp 22+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 22+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Rp 22+

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