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

At R329/day, it is 58% cheaper on average to rent a car in Toyota than any other city in Japan. The cheapest price found in Japan was for R329/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	R927
Cheapest price per day	R1 426

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Popular car types in Japan

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There are currently 7 349 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 R1 426 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

R1 426+

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Compact

R1 491+

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Standard

R1 847+

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Passenger van

R1 508+

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Intermediate SUV

R1 464+

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Standard estate car

R1 638+

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Intermediate estate car

R1 666+

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Citroen C3R1 426/day

Volkswagen T-CrossR1 464/day

Suzuki Swift DzireR1 491/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 35 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R687, which is about 1 327% 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 R675 per day. In contrast, March is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R902. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R770

February

R825

March

R902

April

R805

May

R790

June

R675

July

R692

August

R734

September

R725

October

R764

November

R875

December

R898

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 R329/day, it is 58% cheaper on average to rent a car in Toyota than any other city in Japan. The cheapest price found in Japan was for R329/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.