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Cheap Car Hire in Japan from R739

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Japan with a pick-up date of 19/7 and drop-off date of 27/7. 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.
Tokyo, Japan
May 3 — May 10
Driver's age: 26-65
Tokyo, Japan
Fri 3/5
Noon
Fri 10/5
Noon

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 26 April 2024.

Most common car type

Mini

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 26 April 2024.

January

R1 087

February

R1 125

March

R1 106

April

R1 106

May

R973

June

R934

July

R1 049

August

R1 240

September

R954

October

R954

November

R992

December

R1 163

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Japan is June. The most expensive time to rent a car is August. 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 26 April 2024.

Small cars

R896 - R2 345

All Car Types

R933 - R2 345

To hire a small car in Japan, you would pay an average price of R1 239/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Japan (~R896/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~R2 345/day). In fact, February is about 28% 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 17% 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 van in Japan, you would pay an average price of R989/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a van in Japan (~R1 372/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R2 678/day). In fact, March is about 38% 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 34% 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 van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen PoloR739/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Toyota Corolla QuestR885/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Renault KwidR891/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid

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

Toyota Rent a Car

1490 locations

ORIX Rent a Car

885 locations

Nippon Rent-A-Car

802 locations

Nissan Rent-A-Car

529 locations

Times

500 locations

keddy by Europcar

322 locations

Europcar

321 locations

Hertz

233 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 R1 368. Data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on car hires in Japan including options serving Tokyo, Kumamoto and Kushiro. 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.
Volkswagen PoloR739/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Toyota Corolla QuestR885/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Renault KwidR891/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 26 April 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Japan?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Flight Rent A Car (10,0 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (10,0 rating) and ORIX Rent a Car (10,0 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 ORIX Rent a Car, and with prices around R806/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from ORIX Rent a Car is MINI, which starts as low as R783/day.

  • 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 R1 777 per day. Price data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
Suzuki CelerioR1 143/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Celerio
Chevrolet SparkR1 276/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark
Renault KwidR1 434/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid
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