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 1 September 2026.
Most popular company | Avis |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Compact |
Average price per day | R979 |
Cheapest price per day | R740 |
There are currently 7 309 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 R740 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
R740+
Compact
R994+
Intermediate
R1 331+
Standard
R1 233+
Passenger van
R1 157+
Intermediate SUV
R994+
Intermediate estate car
R1 463+
Standard estate car
R1 648+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Japan, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
R758
February
R813
March
R887
April
R792
May
R778
June
R663
July
R681
August
R757
September
R765
October
R768
November
R874
December
R889
Avis
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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 1 September 2026.
When hiring a car in Japan, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Avis, and with prices around R812/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Avis is ECONOMY, which starts as low as R746/day.
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Cars in Japan are to be driven on the left side of the road.