Cheap Car Rentals in Japan from ฿516
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 1/12 and drop-off date of 6/12. 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 2026
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 10 October 2026.
Most popular company | Airport Car Rental |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Standard |
Average price per day | ฿1,926 |
Cheapest price per day | ฿516 |
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 10 October 2026.
There are currently 7,349 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 ฿516 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
฿516+
Compact
฿516+
Intermediate
฿1,604+
Standard
฿1,052+
Minivan
฿1,052+
Mini
฿539+
Passenger van
฿648+
Intermediate SUV
฿891+
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 ฿1,521. Data was last updated on 10 October 2026.
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 29 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ฿1,437, which is about 2,913% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Japan?
Looking to hire a car in Japan? LUCKY STAR CAR RENTAL had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only ฿12.74/day. E CAR RENTAL also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at ฿13.85/day.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Japan?
Planning to hire a car in Japan? September is the cheapest month, costing about ฿1,499 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿1,715. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
฿1,595
February
฿1,648
March
฿1,638
April
฿1,638
May
฿1,638
June
฿1,509
July
฿1,624
August
฿1,566
September
฿1,499
October
฿1,547
November
฿1,557
December
฿1,715
What car do most people hire in Japan?
Passenger van cars (Toyota Alphard, for example) are the most popular in Japan. Compact (Class Compact Car) and SUV (Nissan X-Trail) 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?
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 45 pickup locations in Japan to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 10 October 2026.
Out of all the popular cities in Japan, Osaka is the cheapest city to rent a car (฿466/day). Other popular cities in Japan to get a cheap rental car are: Okinawa (฿632/day), Fukuoka (฿849/day), and Nagoya (฿910/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 10 October 2026.
Avis
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Avis Locations in Japan
Fuji Corporation Lucky Rental Car
Fuji Corporation Lucky Rental Car Locations in Japan
Trip renta car
Trip renta car Locations in Japan
Delta Rental Car
Delta Rental Car Locations in Japan
UTO Rental Car
UTO Rental Car Locations in Japan
Ryukyu Rental
Ryukyu Rental Locations in Japan
Worldnet
Worldnet Locations in Japan
Gogo Rent A Car
Gogo Rent A Car Locations in Japan
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 October 2026.
What is the most popular car hire provider in Japan?
The most popular car hire company at Japan is Nissan Rent-A-Car. With prices on MINI starting at ฿1,536/day about 156% more people book with Nissan Rent-A-Car than other companies in the country.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Japan?
At ฿570/day, the cheapest car rental price in Japan was found in Naha. On average, Naha has the cheapest daily rental car price (฿716/day), which is 63% 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 10 October 2026.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Japan. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (฿28+).
Hybrid
฿28+
Petrol/Diesel
฿28+