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Cheap Car Hire in Japan from R802

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Japan with a pick-up date of 8/2 and drop-off date of 25/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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 12 december 2025.

Most popular company

Avis

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

R1 781

Cheapest price per day

R802

Popular car types in Japan

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Japan and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 12 december 2025.

There are currently 6 693 hire locations operating in Japan spread across 190 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Japan is small car at R802 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

R1 181+

Standard

Standard

R1 380+

Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 263+

Compare car hire deals in Japan by type

Here are the best Japan small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Japan medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Japan van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen VentoR802/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Vento
Suzuki CiazR1 181/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz

Best car hire deals found in Japan

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Japan. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Japan with an average daily rate of R1 157. Data was last updated on 12 december 2025.
Volkswagen VentoR802/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Vento
Suzuki CiazR1 181/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Volkswagen MultivanR1 263/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen Multivan

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 29 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R832, which is about 1 376% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Japan?

Looking to hire a car in Japan? Yesaway had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R577,92/day. Avis also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R733,94/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Japan?

Planning to hire a car in Japan? September is the cheapest month, costing about R853 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 093. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R935

February

R939

March

R994

April

R1 029

May

R932

June

R939

July

R900

August

R1 093

September

R853

October

R890

November

R956

December

R977

What car do most people hire in Japan?

Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Japan. Compact cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Mazda MPV/Mazda8 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Japan?

Toyota Rent a Car has 1 495 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. ORIX Rent a Car has the second-highest number of locations in Japan at 890.

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 12 december 2025.

Toyota Rent a Car

1495 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

7,3

ORIX Rent a Car

10,0
Wonderful
4 reviews890 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,7

Value

9,5

Nippon Rent-A-Car

8,5
Very Good
1 review806 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

9,5

Hertz

8,4
Very Good
20 reviews224 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

8,2

Alamo

8,4
Very Good
16 reviews111 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

8,5

Nissan Rent-A-Car

8,2
Very Good
23 reviews526 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,1

Value

8,3

Budget

7,8
Good
8 reviews93 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

7,9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,8
Good
5 reviews110 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,8

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

7,4

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 december 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 R751/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Avis is ECONOMY, which starts as low as R734/day.

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

    At R1 781/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 R734/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.

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