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 20 September 2026.
Most popular company | Avis |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Compact |
Average price per day | R936 |
Cheapest price per day | R683 |
There are currently 7 334 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 R683 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
R683+
Compact
R872+
Intermediate
R1 103+
Standard
R1 349+
Mini
R741+
Passenger van
R1 061+
Intermediate SUV
R1 023+
Intermediate estate car
R1 270+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Japan, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
R764
February
R816
March
R892
April
R798
May
R783
June
R668
July
R687
August
R728
September
R725
October
R759
November
R869
December
R894
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 20 September 2026.
When hiring a car in Japan, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Avis, and with prices around R817/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Avis is ECONOMY, which starts as low as R751/day.
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Cars in Japan are to be driven on the left side of the road.