What is the most popular car hire provider in Japan?

The most popular car hire company at Japan is JDM Rent a car. With prices on ECONOMY starting at $29/day about 264% more people book with JDM 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 Aomori where rental cars typically will cost around $62/day (29% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Japan was found in Nagoya for just $32/day.

What side of the road do you drive on in Japan?

Cars travel on the left side of the road in Japan.

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Japan?

Out of all the popular cities in Japan, Osaka is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $26/day. Renting a car in Osaka is 65% cheaper than renting one in Asahikawa where the per day rate is around $74. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Japan to get a rental car in are: Okinawa ($31/day), Tokyo ($36/day), and Nagoya ($44/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Tokyo should expect to spend around $36/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Japan is Tokyo.

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Japan car rentals in 2026

Most popular company	Relax Rent A Car
Most common car type	Standard
Average price per day	$82
Cheapest price per day	$32

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Popular car types in Japan

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There are, in total, 7,333 car hire locations in Japan that are operated by 368 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $32/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Japan hire providers:

Economy

$32+

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Compact

$32+

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Intermediate

$87+

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Standard

$66+

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People mover

$94+

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Mini

$41+

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Passenger van

$42+

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Intermediate SUV

$65+

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Mazda Demio$32/day

Hyundai Accent$32/day

Toyota Yaris$33/day

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Japan?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Japan, book about 52 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $73, which is about 17% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Japan?

Looking to hire a car in Japan? ORIX Rent a Car had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $40.18/day. Budget also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $42.14/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Japan?

Planning to hire a car in Japan? September is the cheapest month, costing about $89 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $136. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$106

February

$101

March

$113

April

$126

May

$119

June

$90

July

$110

August

$103

September

$89

October

$112

November

$124

December

$136

What car do most people hire in Japan?

Passenger van cars (Toyota WISH or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Japan. Mini cars (Suzuki Wagon R or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Class Compact Car or similar).

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?

Among the most popular cities in Japan, Osaka offers the lowest average rental price at just $26/day. Other affordable options include Okinawa ($31/day), Tokyo ($36/day), and Nagoya ($44/day).

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Avis

8.4

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26 reviews•35 locations

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Fuji Corporation Lucky Rental Car

2 locations

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Trip renta car

1 location

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Delta Rental Car

1 location

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UTO Rental Car

1 location

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Ryukyu Rental

1 location

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Worldnet

3 locations

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Gogo Rent A Car

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What is the most popular car hire provider in Japan?
The most popular car hire company at Japan is JDM Rent a car. With prices on ECONOMY starting at $29/day about 264% more people book with JDM 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 Aomori where rental cars typically will cost around $62/day (29% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Japan was found in Nagoya for just $32/day.
What side of the road do you drive on in Japan?
Cars travel on the left side of the road in Japan.