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 7 September 2026.
Most popular company | Avis |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Compact |
Average price per day | R934 |
Cheapest price per day | R1 160 |
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 R1 160 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
R1 160+
Compact
R1 264+
Intermediate
R1 344+
Standard
R1 244+
Passenger van
R1 357+
Intermediate SUV
R1 264+
Intermediate estate car
R1 502+
Standard estate car
R1 640+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Japan, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
R751
February
R800
March
R873
April
R782
May
R768
June
R655
July
R674
August
R716
September
R741
October
R752
November
R861
December
R878
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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 7 September 2026.
When hiring a car in Japan, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Avis, and with prices around R802/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Avis is ECONOMY, which starts as low as R737/day.
At R320/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 R320/day in Toyota.
Cars in Japan are to be driven on the left side of the road.