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Japan car hires 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 25 August 2025.
Most popular company | Avis |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Economy |
Average price per day | R568 |
Cheapest price per day | R353 |
Cheapflights insights for Japan car hires
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 car hire in Japan, book about 12 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R884, which is about 1 461% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Japan?
Looking to hire a car in Japan? IX Rental had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R261,74/day. Crq-carrent also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R337,89/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Japan?
Planning to hire a car in Japan? July is the cheapest month, costing about R929 per day. In contrast, April is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 063. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R978
February
R976
March
R1 032
April
R1 063
May
R958
June
R968
July
R929
August
R1 001
September
R974
October
R982
November
R955
December
R1 022
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 25 August 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
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•529 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
Budget
8 reviews•86 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,3
Comfort
7,8
Overall
7,9
Pick-up/drop-off
8,2
Value
7,8
Europcar
1 review•311 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,0
Comfort
7,7
Overall
7,7
Pick-up/drop-off
7,2
Value
7,7
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 25 August 2025.
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 Avis, and with prices around R764/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Avis is ECONOMY, which starts as low as R758/day.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Japan?
At R568/day, it is 0% cheaper on average to rent a car in Tokyo than any other city in Japan. The cheapest price found in Japan was for R510/day in Tokyo.
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.