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Cheap Car Hire in Japan

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Japan car hires in 2026

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 2 March 2026.

Most common car type

Economy

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 45 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R724, which is about 1 259% cheaper than the typical rate.

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 R710,67/day. Yesaway also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R1 060,75/day.

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

Planning to hire a car in Japan? January is the cheapest month, costing about R723 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R982. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R723

February

R820

March

R898

April

R870

May

R844

June

R852

July

R816

August

R982

September

R794

October

R814

November

R860

December

R894

What car do most people hire in Japan?

Intermediate cars (Mazda Mazda5 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Japan. Luxury cars (Audi A8 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 1 504 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. ORIX Rent a Car has the second-highest number of locations in Japan at 894.

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 2 March 2026.

Toyota Rent a Car

1504 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

7,3

ORIX Rent a Car

9,4
Wonderful
4 reviews894 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,8

Comfort

9,8

Overall

9,4

Pick-up/drop-off

9,6

Value

9,4

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 reviews114 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

8,6

Nippon Rent-A-Car

8,4
Very Good
1 review810 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,6

Comfort

9,6

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

9,6

Nissan Rent-A-Car

8,3
Very Good
23 reviews517 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,3

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

8,4

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 reviews115 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 2 March 2026.
  • 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 Alamo, and with prices around R1 485/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Alamo is PASSENGER_VAN, which starts as low as R1 471/day.

  • 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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