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 15 October 2026.
Most popular company | Avis |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Compact |
Average price per day | R915 |
Cheapest price per day | R711 |
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 R711 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
R711+
Compact
R1 466+
Standard
R1 364+
Passenger van
R1 514+
Intermediate SUV
R1 256+
Standard estate car
R1 638+
Intermediate estate car
R1 659+
Supplier choice van
R1 931+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Japan, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
R775
February
R833
March
R909
April
R814
May
R797
June
R680
July
R698
August
R737
September
R731
October
R771
November
R875
December
R916
Avis
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Gogo Rent A Car
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 October 2026.
At R332/day, it is 57% cheaper on average to rent a car in Toyota than any other city in Japan. The cheapest price found in Japan was for R332/day in Toyota.
Cars in Japan are to be driven on the left side of the road.