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Cheap Car Hire in Japan from R709

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 15/12 and drop-off date of 26/12. 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 2024

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 10 December 2024.

Most popular company

Times

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

R962

Cheapest price per day

R709

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Japan?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Japan and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 10 December 2024.

January

R1 054

February

R1 036

March

R1 036

April

R1 036

May

R1 036

June

R982

July

R1 000

August

R1 090

September

R1 000

October

R1 090

November

R1 054

December

R1 108

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Japan is June. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Japan

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Japan to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 10 December 2024.

Small cars

R790 - R1 405

All Car Types

R790 - R1 847

To hire a small car in Japan, you would pay an average price of R927/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Japan (~R790/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R1 405/day). In fact, August is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Japan, renting a small car saves you 18% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Japan small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Japan, you would pay an average price of R1 279/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Japan (~R1 285/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R2 163/day). In fact, March is about 0% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Japan, renting a medium car is 13% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Japan medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Japan, you would pay an average price of R922/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a van in Japan (~R1 285/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~R2 347/day). In fact, March is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Japan, renting a van saves you 18% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Suzuki SwiftR709/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Volkswagen PoloR728/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Ford FiestaR756/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta

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 10 December 2024.
Book your reservation with one of the top car hiring agencies located in Japan, including those serving the greater Tokyo, Kumamoto and Toyama area. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Toyota Rent a Car

1492 locations

ORIX Rent a Car

886 locations

Nippon Rent-A-Car

805 locations

Nissan Rent-A-Car

532 locations

Times

505 locations

keddy by Europcar

336 locations

Europcar

321 locations

Shouqi

228 locations

Best Japan car hire deals found

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 R928. Data was last updated on 10 December 2024.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on car hires in Japan including options serving Tokyo, Kumamoto and Toyama. To make sure you find the deal you're looking for, verify the details of the rental, such as car type, price, and pickup address.
Suzuki SwiftR709/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Volkswagen PoloR728/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Ford FiestaR756/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 December 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Japan?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Toyota Rent a Car (10,0 rating), ORIX Rent a Car (10,0 rating) and Flight Rent A Car (9,6 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Japan.

  • 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 Europcar, and with prices around R1 015/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Europcar is ECONOMY, which starts as low as R770/day.

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

    At R962/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 R798/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.

Small car hires in Japan

Find small car hire deals in Japan from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Japan cost an average of R993 per day. Price data was last updated on 10 December 2024.
Suzuki SwiftR709/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Chevrolet SparkR722/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark
Chevrolet SparkR805/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark

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