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

At R333/day, it is 60% cheaper on average to rent a car in Toyota than any other city in Japan. The cheapest price found in Japan was for R333/day in Toyota.

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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Japan car hires in 2026

Most popular company	Avis
Most common car type	Compact
Average price per day	R940
Cheapest price per day	R688

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Popular car types in Japan

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There are currently 7 349 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 R688 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

R740+

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Compact

R973+

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Intermediate

R2 563+

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Standard

R1 314+

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Mini

R688+

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Passenger van

R1 165+

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Intermediate SUV

R1 691+

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Intermediate estate car

R2 749+

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Best car hire deals found in Japan

Toyota YarisR688/day

Volkswagen GolfR740/day

Suzuki CiazR973/day

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Japan?

To get the best deal on car hire in Japan, book about 32 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R700, which is about 1 357% cheaper than the typical rate.

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

Planning to hire a car in Japan? June is the cheapest month, costing about R683 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R928. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R778

February

R836

March

R913

April

R821

May

R801

June

R683

July

R701

August

R741

September

R735

October

R768

November

R864

December

R928

Which car hire company has the most locations in Japan?

Fuji Corporation Lucky Rental Car has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Trip renta car has the second-highest number of locations in Japan at 1.

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Top rental agencies in Japan

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Avis

8,4

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26 reviews•35 locations

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Fuji Corporation Lucky Rental Car

2 locations

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Trip renta car

1 location

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Delta Rental Car

1 location

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UTO Rental Car

1 location

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Ryukyu Rental

1 location

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Worldnet

3 locations

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Gogo Rent A Car

1 location

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Car hire FAQs

What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Japan?
At R333/day, it is 60% cheaper on average to rent a car in Toyota than any other city in Japan. The cheapest price found in Japan was for R333/day in Toyota.
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.