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Cheap Car Hire in Japan from R718
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 19/9 and drop-off date of 26/9. 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 14 September 2025.
Most popular company | Avis |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Economy |
Average price per day | R970 |
Cheapest price per day | R718 |
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 14 September 2025.
There are currently 6 671 hire locations operating in Japan spread across 186 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Japan is small car at R718 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
R718+
Compact
R1 277+
Intermediate
R1 277+
Standard
R1 114+
Mini
R910+
Passenger van
R1 289+
Intermediate estate car
R1 195+
Intermediate SUV
R1 277+
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:
Ford KaR718/day
2
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A/C
Datsun GoR910/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift DzireR1 277/day
4
M
A/C
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 277. Data was last updated on 14 September 2025.
Ford KaR718/day
2
M
A/C
Datsun GoR910/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota CorollaR1 114/day
5
M
A/C
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 44 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R875, which is about 1 435% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Japan?
Looking to hire a car in Japan? Crq-carrent had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R300,78/day. IX Rental also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R319,37/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 R913 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 125. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R973
February
R973
March
R1 025
April
R1 059
May
R955
June
R965
July
R926
August
R1 125
September
R913
October
R971
November
R957
December
R1 025
Which car hire company has the most locations in Japan?
Toyota Rent a Car has 1 494 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. ORIX Rent a Car has the second-highest number of locations in Japan at 887.
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 14 September 2025.
Toyota Rent a Car
1494 locations
ORIX Rent a Car
4 reviews•887 locations
Hertz
18 reviews•224 locations
Alamo
16 reviews•111 locations
Nippon Rent-A-Car
1 review•806 locations
Nissan Rent-A-Car
23 reviews•528 locations
Budget
8 reviews•90 locations
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
5 reviews•110 locations
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 September 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 R867/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Avis is ECONOMY, which starts as low as R755/day.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Japan?
At R970/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 R756/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.