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Cheap Car Rentals in Japan from Rp 702,998

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 26/2 and drop-off date of 5/3. 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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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 21 February 2025.

Most popular company

Times

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

Rp 896,303

Cheapest price per day

Rp 702,998

What are the car hire 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 5,100 pickup locations in Japan to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 February 2025.

Price

Rp 594,819 - Rp 829,260

Out of all the popular cities in Japan, Tokyo is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just Rp 594,819/day. Renting a car in Tokyo is 28% cheaper than renting one in Osaka where the per day rate is around Rp 829,260. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Japan to get a rental car in are: Fukuoka (Rp 620,886/day), Sapporo (Rp 772,564/day), and Osaka (Rp 829,260/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 Rp 594,819/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Japan is Tokyo.

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Japan 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 21 February 2025.

January

Rp 1,026,392

February

Rp 961,225

March

Rp 928,641

April

Rp 961,225

May

Rp 944,933

June

Rp 912,349

July

Rp 944,933

August

Rp 993,809

September

Rp 928,641

October

Rp 993,809

November

Rp 961,225

December

Rp 1,058,976

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Japan 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 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 21 February 2025.

There are currently 6,527 hire locations operating in Japan spread across 134 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Japan is small car at Rp 702,998 a day. Below is the current available car type for hire, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Rp 901,434+

Compact

Compact

Rp 935,321+

Compare available car types for rental in Japan

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Japan to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 February 2025.

Small cars

Rp 754,243 - Rp 1,269,025

All Car Types

Rp 1,350,243 - Rp 1,668,844

To hire a small car in Japan, you would pay an average price of Rp 966,785/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Japan (~Rp 754,243/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~Rp 1,269,025/day). In fact, February is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Japan, hiring a small car saves you 37% 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 Japan small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Japan, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,924,110/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Japan (~Rp 1,414,496/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~Rp 2,365,306/day). In fact, June is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Japan, hiring a medium car is 22% 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 large car in Japan, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,648,821/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Japan (~Rp 1,119,800/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~Rp 2,001,010/day). In fact, November is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Japan, hiring a large car is 9% 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 Japan, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,311,814/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Japan (~Rp 1,089,116/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~Rp 2,177,745/day). In fact, February is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Japan, hiring a SUV saves you 14% 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.

To hire a van in Japan, you would pay an average price of Rp 2,061,621/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a van in Japan (~Rp 1,656,042/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~Rp 2,413,277/day). In fact, March is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Japan, hiring a van is 27% 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.

Hyundai i20Rp 702,998/day
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Hyundai i20

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 21 February 2025.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Japan, including those that serve Tokyo, Osaka and Sendai. 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

1491 locations

ORIX Rent a Car

886 locations

Nippon Rent-A-Car

805 locations

Nissan Rent-A-Car

532 locations

Times

503 locations

keddy by Europcar

336 locations

Europcar

319 locations

Shouqi

228 locations

Best Japan car rental deals found

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 Rp 1,004,236. Data was last updated on 21 February 2025.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on rental cars in Japan including options serving Tokyo, Osaka and Sendai. To make sure you find the deal you're looking for, verify the details of the rental, such as car type, price, and pickup address.
Hyundai i20Rp 702,998/day
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A/C
Hyundai i20
Toyota CorollaRp 711,795/day
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A/C
Toyota Corolla
Hyundai i20Rp 718,801/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i20

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 February 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Japan?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Toyota Rent a Car (10.0 rating), ORIX Rent a Car (10.0 rating) and Flight Rent A Car (9.4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Japan.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Japan?

    When hiring a car in Japan, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Times, and with prices around Rp 1,249,891/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Times is PASSENGER_VAN, which starts as low as Rp 792,603/day.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Japan?

    When visiting Japan, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Fukuoka where rental cars typically will cost around Rp 620,886/day (42% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Japan was found in Fukuoka for just Rp 620,723/day.

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

    Cars in Japan are to be driven on the left side of the road.

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 21 February 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 (Rp 52+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 65+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Rp 52+

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