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Cheap Car Rentals in Tokyo from ฿1,237

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 Tokyo with a pick-up date of 23/3 and drop-off date of 30/3. 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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Tokyo car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Tokyo. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 16 March 2025.

Most popular company

NISSAN

Price of petrol per litre

฿37.62

Average price per day

฿2,399

Cheapest price per day

฿1,237

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Tokyo?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Tokyo 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 16 March 2025.

January

฿2,115

February

฿2,015

March

฿1,981

April

฿1,981

May

฿1,947

June

฿1,880

July

฿1,981

August

฿2,082

September

฿1,914

October

฿2,048

November

฿2,015

December

฿2,183

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Tokyo is June. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. 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.

Popular car types in Tokyo

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Tokyo and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 16 March 2025.

There are currently 484 hire locations operating in Tokyo spread across 32 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Tokyo is small car at ฿1,239 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

฿1,291+

Compact

Compact

฿1,239+

Intermediate

Intermediate

฿2,371+

Standard

Standard

฿2,715+

Mini

Mini

฿1,396+

Passenger van

Passenger van

฿2,101+

Intermediate estate car

Intermediate estate car

฿2,143+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

฿2,407+

Compare available car types for rental in Tokyo

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Tokyo to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 16 March 2025.

Small cars

฿1,811 - ฿2,500

All Car Types

฿2,844 - ฿3,515

To hire a small car in Tokyo, Japan, you would pay an average price of ฿2,168/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Tokyo, Japan (~฿1,811/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~฿2,500/day). In fact, July is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Tokyo. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Tokyo, hiring a small car saves you 32% 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 Tokyo small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Tokyo, Japan, you would pay an average price of ฿3,660/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Tokyo, Japan (~฿3,108/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~฿4,283/day). In fact, June is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Tokyo. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Tokyo, hiring a medium 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. Here are the best Tokyo medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Tokyo, Japan, you would pay an average price of ฿3,748/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Tokyo, Japan (~฿3,037/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~฿4,253/day). In fact, July is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Tokyo. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Tokyo, hiring a large car is 16% 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 Tokyo, Japan, you would pay an average price of ฿3,059/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Tokyo, Japan (~฿2,335/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~฿3,890/day). In fact, August is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Tokyo. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Tokyo, hiring a SUV saves you 4% 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 Tokyo SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Tokyo, Japan, you would pay an average price of ฿4,076/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a van in Tokyo, Japan (~฿3,622/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~฿4,490/day). In fact, July is about 12% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Tokyo. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Tokyo, hiring a van is 23% 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. Here are the best Tokyo van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Tokyo, Japan, you would pay an average price of ฿3,353/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Tokyo, Japan (~฿2,648/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~฿5,174/day). In fact, April is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Tokyo. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Tokyo, hiring a luxury car is 6% 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 Yaris฿1,237/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Honda City฿1,288/day
2
M
A/C
Honda City
Hyundai i20฿1,288/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20

Top rental agencies in Tokyo

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Tokyo known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Tokyo. Reviews were last updated on 16 March 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Tokyo, including Toyota Rent a Car, ORIX Rent a Car and Europcar. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Tokyo, including Toyota Rent a Car, ORIX Rent a Car and Europcar.

Toyota Rent a Car

67 locations

ORIX Rent a Car

10.0
Wonderful
1 review25 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Europcar

16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

National

16 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Hertz

9.3
Wonderful
1 review17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

9.3

Nissan Rent-A-Car

9.2
Wonderful
5 reviews82 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

8.9

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.9

Times

31 locations

Best Tokyo car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Tokyo. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Tokyo with an average daily rate of ฿1,837. Data was last updated on 16 March 2025.
The best prices on car rentals in Tokyo we've found at this time. If these deals don't completely appeal to you, check back soon for alternative offers.
Toyota Yaris฿1,237/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Honda City฿1,288/day
2
M
A/C
Honda City
Hyundai i20฿1,288/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Tokyo, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 March 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Tokyo?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿2,399/day when booking a car hire in Tokyo. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿1,586/day from Nico Nico Rent-a-Car, booked on Mar. 9.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Tokyo?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Tokyo from the following companies over the past two weeks: JDM Rent a car (฿1,288/day), Miki Car Rental (฿1,313/day), and Nissan Rent-A-Car (฿1,414/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Tokyo?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Europcar (10.0 rating), ORIX Rent a Car (10.0 rating) and Hertz (9.3 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Tokyo.

  • What are petrol prices like in Tokyo?

    The average price of petrol in Tokyo is ฿37.62/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,693 and ฿2,445 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Tokyo for a week from JDM Rent a car?

    JDM Rent a car offers hire cars in Tokyo for about ฿9,507 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Tokyo for the best price?

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 37% on your car hire. For a below average price in Tokyo, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 73 days in advance.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Tokyo?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Tokyo for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Tokyo for a month?

    Nico Nico Rent-a-Car currently has the lowest price available for a month-long booking. Users have saved up to 50% compared to the average price of a 30-day rental in Tokyo. Typically, a monthly car rental in Tokyo can be found for ฿40,745. You can find car rental deals to be on average ฿1,358 a day.

  • How much is a car hire in Tokyo for a weekend?

    ฿0 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Tokyo. To save money, consider booking a Economy car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in April, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as ฿1,977 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in Tokyo?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Tokyo is Full-size (Toyota Sienta) based on our Cheapflights data.

Small car rentals in Tokyo

Find small car rental deals in Tokyo from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Tokyo cost an average of ฿2,059 per day. Price data was last updated on 16 March 2025.
Toyota Yaris฿1,510/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris฿1,515/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris฿1,526/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

Car rentals by fuel type in Tokyo

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Tokyo. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Tokyo. Deals were last updated on 16 March 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Tokyo. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (฿37+).

Electric

Electric

฿76+

Hybrid

Hybrid

฿38+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

฿37+

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