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 712,591/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Budget is COMPACT, which starts as low as Rp 616,016/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 343,856/day (68% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Japan was found in Okinawa for just Rp 294,988/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.

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

Out of all the popular cities in Japan, Osaka is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just Rp 319,422/day. Renting a car in Osaka is 41% cheaper than renting one in Sapporo where the per day rate is around Rp 545,925. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Japan to get a rental car in are: Okinawa (Rp 343,856/day), Tokyo (Rp 452,292/day), and Nagoya (Rp 455,145/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 Rp 452,292/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Japan is Tokyo.

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Japan car rentals in 2026

Most popular company	CG Car Rental
Most common car type	Compact
Average price per day	Rp 850,264
Cheapest price per day	Rp 532,370

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Popular car types in Japan

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There are currently 7,333 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 532,370 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Rp 532,370+

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Compact

Rp 532,370+

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Intermediate

Rp 769,039+

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Standard

Rp 523,274+

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People carrier

Rp 1,507,937+

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Mini

Rp 660,603+

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Passenger van

Rp 1,214,553+

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Compact SUV

Rp 941,323+

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Toyota CorollaRp 532,370/day

Toyota YarisRp 532,370/day

Honda BrioRp 660,603/day

Cheapflights insights for Japan car rentals

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Japan?

To get the best deal on car hire in Japan, book about 13 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around Rp 719,339, which is about 1,598,903% 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 Airport Car Rental, with rates starting at Rp 21.40/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 719,339. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging Rp 900,660 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 719,339. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging Rp 900,660 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 829,321

February

Rp 856,073

March

Rp 814,458

April

Rp 811,486

May

Rp 811,486

June

Rp 757,981

July

Rp 808,513

August

Rp 787,706

September

Rp 719,339

October

Rp 763,926

November

Rp 766,899

December

Rp 900,660

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 319,422/day. Other affordable options include Okinawa (Rp 343,856/day), Tokyo (Rp 452,292/day), and Nagoya (Rp 455,145/day).

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Avis

8.4

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26 reviews•35 locations

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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

1 location

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Ryukyu Rental

1 location

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Worldnet

3 locations

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Gogo Rent A Car

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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 712,591/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Budget is COMPACT, which starts as low as Rp 616,016/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 343,856/day (68% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Japan was found in Okinawa for just Rp 294,988/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 Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (Rp 27+).

Hybrid

Rp 29+

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Petrol/Diesel

Rp 27+

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