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Cheap Car Rentals in Japan from $76
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 27/9 and drop-off date of 4/10. 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 hire in Japan. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 2 September 2025.
Most popular company | Crq-carrent |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Intermediate |
Average price per day | $115 |
Cheapest price per day | $76 |
Popular car types in Japan
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Japan and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 2 September 2025.
There are, in total, 6,634 car hire locations in Japan that are operated by 182 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $76/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Japan hire providers:
Economy
$76+
Compact
$54+
Intermediate
$136+
Standard
$120+
People mover
$207+
Mini
$76+
Passenger van
$123+
Intermediate SUV
$103+
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:
Holden Spark$76/day
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Ford Puma$76/day
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Holden Barina$80/day
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Best car rental deals found in Japan
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Japan. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Japan with an average daily rate of $151. Data was last updated on 2 September 2025.
Holden Spark$76/day
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Ford Puma$76/day
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Holden Barina$80/day
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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 a rental car in Japan, book about 27 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $85, which is about 45% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Japan?
Looking to hire a car in Japan? Crq-carrent had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $31.38/day. IX Rental also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $35.17/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Japan?
Planning to hire a car in Japan? June is the cheapest month, costing about $92 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $112. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$97
February
$106
March
$98
April
$105
May
$96
June
$92
July
$112
August
$96
September
$92
October
$94
November
$99
December
$101
What car do most people hire in Japan?
Mini cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Japan. SUV cars (Toyota Raize or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Suzuki Wagon R or similar).
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.
Top rental agencies in Japan
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Japan known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Japan. Reviews were last updated on 2 September 2025.
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
4 reviews•887 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.7
Value
10.0
National
1 review•124 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Alamo
16 reviews•111 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Overall
8.9
Pick-up/drop-off
9.0
Value
9.0
Nissan Rent-A-Car
23 reviews•528 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
8.7
Overall
8.7
Pick-up/drop-off
8.8
Value
8.9
Hertz
18 reviews•222 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Overall
8.3
Pick-up/drop-off
8.5
Value
8.3
Nippon Rent-A-Car
1 review•806 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
7.3
Value
9.3
Europcar
1 review•310 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.7
Overall
7.7
Pick-up/drop-off
7.2
Value
7.7
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 September 2025.
What is the most popular car hire provider in Japan?
The most popular car hire company at Japan is ORIX Rent a Car. With prices on ECONOMY starting at $82/day about 181% more people book with ORIX Rent a Car than other companies in the country.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Japan?
When visiting Japan, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Nagano where rental cars typically will cost around $118/day (5% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Japan was found in Tokyo for just $87/day.
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 2 September 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 ($47+).
Hybrid
$58+
Petrol/Diesel
$47+