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

At R321/day, it is 59% cheaper on average to rent a car in Toyota than any other city in Japan. The cheapest price found in Japan was for R321/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	R928
Cheapest price per day	R604

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Popular car types in Japan

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There are currently 7 283 hire locations operating in Japan spread across 362 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Japan is small car at R604 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

R604+

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Compact

R710+

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Intermediate

R739+

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Mini

R716+

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Passenger van

R832+

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Intermediate SUV

R990+

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Intermediate estate car

R1 439+

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Standard estate car

R1 646+

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GWM Ora Good CatR604/day

BMW 1 SeriesR710/day

Toyota YarisR716/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 R688, which is about 1 301% 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? Avis had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R46,23/day. Yesaway also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R54,18/day.

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 R658 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R888. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R754

February

R807

March

R880

April

R786

May

R772

June

R658

July

R677

August

R783

September

R765

October

R796

November

R869

December

R888

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 R321/day, it is 59% cheaper on average to rent a car in Toyota than any other city in Japan. The cheapest price found in Japan was for R321/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.