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

At R332/day, it is 60% cheaper on average to rent a car in Toyota than any other city in Japan. The cheapest price found in Japan was for R332/day in Toyota.

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.

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Japan car hires in 2026

Most popular company	Avis
Most common car type	Compact
Average price per day	R938
Cheapest price per day	R636

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Popular car types in Japan

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There are currently 7 348 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 R636 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

R678+

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Compact

R894+

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Mini

R636+

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Passenger van

R972+

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Intermediate SUV

R1 075+

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Intermediate estate car

R1 106+

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Standard estate car

R1 469+

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Toyota YarisR636/day

Volkswagen GolfR678/day

Ford FiestaR708/day

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

To get the best deal on car hire in Japan, book about 32 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R698, which is about 1 355% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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 R681 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R925. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R776

February

R834

March

R910

April

R819

May

R799

June

R681

July

R700

August

R739

September

R733

October

R766

November

R862

December

R925

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.

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Top rental agencies in Japan

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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

1 location

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Car hire FAQs

What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Japan?
At R332/day, it is 60% cheaper on average to rent a car in Toyota than any other city in Japan. The cheapest price found in Japan was for R332/day in Toyota.
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.