Cheap Car Rentals in Japan from ฿638
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Japan with a pick-up date of 20/6 and drop-off date of 27/6. 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.
Japan car rentals in 2025
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 14 June 2025.
Most popular company | SOLO Rental Car |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Standard |
Average price per day | ฿1,955 |
Cheapest price per day | ฿638 |
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 14 June 2025.
There are currently 6,620 hire locations operating in Japan spread across 173 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Japan is small car at ฿638 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
฿772+
Compact
฿638+
Intermediate
฿2,429+
Standard
฿1,048+
Minivan
฿786+
Mini
฿772+
Passenger van
฿1,025+
Intermediate SUV
฿1,107+
Compare car rental deals in Japan by type
Here are the best Japan small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Japan medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Japan SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Japan van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Best car rental deals found in Japan
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 ฿1,642. Data was last updated on 14 June 2025.
These are some of the most attractive deals we've found on rental cars within the Japan region, including options close to Tokyo, Fukuoka and Osaka. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
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 35 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ฿1,688, which is about 2,859% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Japan?
Looking to hire a car in Japan? Relax Rent A Car had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only ฿541.34/day. JDM Rent a car also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at ฿613.26/day.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Japan?
Planning to hire a car in Japan? June is the cheapest month, costing about ฿1,724 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿2,052. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
฿1,915
February
฿1,836
March
฿1,778
April
฿1,821
May
฿1,793
June
฿1,724
July
฿1,883
August
฿2,052
September
฿1,749
October
฿1,857
November
฿1,767
December
฿2,005
What car do most people hire in Japan?
Economy cars (Class Economy Car, for example) are the most popular in Japan. Compact (Class Compact Car) and Passenger van (Class Luxury Van) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Japan.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Japan?
Toyota Rent a Car has 1,493 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. ORIX Rent a Car has the second-highest number of locations in Japan at 887.
What are the car rental prices for popular cities in Japan?
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 4,461 pickup locations in Japan to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 14 June 2025.
Out of all the popular cities in Japan, Tokyo is the cheapest city to rent a car (฿771/day). Other popular cities in Japan to get a cheap rental car are: Osaka (฿798/day), Okinawa (฿864/day), and Fukuoka (฿963/day).
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 14 June 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Japan, including those serving the Tokyo, Fukuoka and Osaka area. Make sure to take a look at reviews from past customers, daily rate and other charges, and pickup location before making your decision.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 June 2025.
What is the most popular car hire provider in Japan?
The most popular car hire company at Japan is Relax Rent A Car. With prices on COMPACT starting at ฿543/day about 349% more people book with Relax Rent A Car than other companies in the country.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Japan?
At ฿675/day, the cheapest car rental price in Japan was found in Narita. On average, Narita has the cheapest daily rental car price (฿745/day), which is 50% below average price for cities in Japan.
What side of the road do you drive on in Japan?
Cars travel on the left side of the road in Japan.
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 14 June 2025.
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 (฿28+).
Hybrid
฿32+
Petrol/Diesel
฿28+