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Cheap Car Rentals in Japan from ฿651

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 12/7 and drop-off date of 19/7. 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.
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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 7 July 2025.

Most popular company

SOLO Rental Car

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

฿1,746

Cheapest price per day

฿651

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 7 July 2025.

There are currently 6,620 hire locations operating in Japan spread across 176 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Japan is small car at ฿651 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

฿684+

Compact

Compact

฿651+

Intermediate

Intermediate

฿2,174+

Standard

Standard

฿920+

Minivan

Minivan

฿1,301+

Mini

Mini

฿702+

Passenger van

Passenger van

฿971+

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

฿936+

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:

Toyota Yaris฿651/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Suzuki Swift฿684/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Chevrolet Sonic Sedan฿684/day
4
M
A/C
Chevrolet Sonic Sedan

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 ฿1,505. Data was last updated on 7 July 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.
Toyota Yaris฿651/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Suzuki Swift฿684/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Chevrolet Sonic Sedan฿684/day
4
M
A/C
Chevrolet Sonic Sedan

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 ฿1,679, which is about 2,864% 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 ฿509.60/day. Crq-carrent also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at ฿580.65/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 ฿1,654 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿2,013. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

฿1,916

February

฿1,819

March

฿1,773

April

฿1,812

May

฿1,787

June

฿1,654

July

฿1,826

August

฿2,013

September

฿1,737

October

฿1,859

November

฿1,758

December

฿1,995

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 Intermediate (Toyota Prius) 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 4,449 pickup locations in Japan to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 7 July 2025.

Out of all the popular cities in Japan, Tokyo is the cheapest city to rent a car (฿721/day). Other popular cities in Japan to get a cheap rental car are: Osaka (฿775/day), Okinawa (฿789/day), and Fukuoka (฿884/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 7 July 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.

Toyota Rent a Car

1493 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

ORIX Rent a Car

10.0
Wonderful
4 reviews887 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.7

Value

10.0

Alamo

8.9
Very Good
16 reviews112 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.0

Nissan Rent-A-Car

8.7
Very Good
23 reviews530 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.9

Hertz

8.3
Very Good
18 reviews223 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.2

Budget

7.9
Good
8 reviews87 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.8

Europcar

7.7
Good
1 review311 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.7

Nippon Rent-A-Car

7.0
Good
1 review806 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

9.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 July 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 ฿510/day about 281% 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 ฿510/day, the cheapest car rental price in Japan was found in Narita. On average, Narita has the cheapest daily rental car price (฿652/day), which is 66% 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, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Japan. Deals were last updated on 7 July 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Japan. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (฿36+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

฿36+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

฿36+

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