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There are currently 6 784 hire locations operating in Japan spread across 204 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Japan is small car at R853 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
R853+
Compact
R1 228+
Standard
R1 318+
Passenger van
R1 311+
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:
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 R731, which is about 1 272% cheaper than the typical rate.
Looking to hire a car in Japan? Avis had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R717,91/day. Yesaway also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R1 071,56/day.
Planning to hire a car in Japan? January is the cheapest month, costing about R730 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R992. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R730
February
R829
March
R907
April
R879
May
R853
June
R861
July
R825
August
R992
September
R802
October
R823
November
R869
December
R903
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).
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.
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When hiring a car in Japan, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Alamo, and with prices around R1 501/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Alamo is PASSENGER_VAN, which starts as low as R1 486/day.
Cars in Japan are to be driven on the left side of the road.