Japan

Cheap Car Hire in Japan from Rp 597,176

Tokyo, Japan
4 Apr — 11 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Tokyo, Japan
Thu 4/4
Noon
Thu 11/4
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 28 March 2024.

Most popular company

Times

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

Rp 1,091,973

Cheapest price per day

Rp 597,176

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 5,080 pickup locations in Japan to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 March 2024.

Price

Rp 610,027 - Rp 848,644

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 28 March 2024.

January

Rp 904,331

February

Rp 936,062

March

Rp 920,196

April

Rp 920,196

May

Rp 825,003

June

Rp 777,407

July

Rp 872,600

August

Rp 1,031,254

September

Rp 793,273

October

Rp 793,273

November

Rp 825,003

December

Rp 967,793

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.

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 28 March 2024.

Small cars

Rp 777,706 - Rp 1,034,166

All Car Types

Rp 847,275 - Rp 1,748,691

To hire a small car in Japan, you would pay an average price of Rp 925,747/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Japan (~Rp 777,706/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~Rp 1,034,166/day). In fact, May 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 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 Rp 1,691,947/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Japan (~Rp 1,275,265/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~Rp 2,525,432/day). In fact, April is about 25% 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 1,500,552/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Japan (~Rp 998,175/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 2,069,050/day). In fact, November is about 34% 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 14% 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 1,225,743/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Japan (~Rp 1,242,582/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~Rp 2,074,726/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 6% 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 1,879,785/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a van in Japan (~Rp 1,546,882/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~Rp 2,467,674/day). In fact, September is about 18% 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 32% 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 CorollaRp 597,176/day
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Toyota Corolla

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 28 March 2024.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Japan, including those that serve Tokyo, Nagoya 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 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 1,263,747. Data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on rental cars in Japan including options serving Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka. 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.
Toyota CorollaRp 597,176/day
4
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A/C
Toyota Corolla
Hyundai i20Rp 692,845/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i20
Toyota CorollaRp 693,797/day
4
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A/C
Toyota Corolla

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 28 March 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), ORIX Rent a Car (10.0 rating) and Europcar (9.8 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 Times, and with prices around Rp 722,530/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Times is ECONOMY, which starts as low as Rp 646,835/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 Narita where rental cars typically will cost around Rp 933,101/day (20% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Japan was found in Nagoya for just Rp 642,234/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 1,718,626 per day. Price data was last updated on 28 March 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, Nagoya and Osaka. If these deals aren't exactly what you're looking for, not to worry, as new offers are constantly being added.
Toyota InnovaRp 1,384,103/day
5
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A/C
Toyota Innova
Toyota InnovaRp 1,620,022/day
5
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A/C
Toyota Innova
Toyota InnovaRp 1,844,677/day
5
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A/C
Toyota Innova

Car rentals by fuel type in Japan

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Japan. Deals were last updated on 28 March 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Japan. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 75+

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