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Cheap Car Hire in Tokyo from R852

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 Tokyo with a pick-up date of 6/5 and drop-off date of 16/5. 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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Popular car types in Tokyo

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Tokyo and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 9 March 2026.

There are 50 hire agencies servicing Tokyo. These agencies, altogether, have 541 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Tokyo with prices from R852 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Tokyo:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

R1 230+

Intermediate

Intermediate

R1 184+

Standard

Standard

R1 066+

People carrier

People carrier

R2 465+

Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 311+

Luxury

Luxury

R2 126+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R2 087+

Compare car hire deals in Tokyo by type

Here are the best Tokyo small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Tokyo medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Tokyo van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Nissan AlmeraR852/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Almera
Citroen C3 AircrossR1 230/day
4
2
5
M
A/C
Citroen C3 Aircross
Nissan AlmeraR1 419/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Almera

Best car hire deals found in Tokyo

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Tokyo. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Tokyo with an average daily rate of R1 536. Data was last updated on 9 March 2026.
Nissan AlmeraR852/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Almera
Toyota CorollaR1 066/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Volkswagen T-ROCR1 184/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen T-ROC

Cheapflights insights for Tokyo car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Tokyo, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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

For the best savings on car hire in Tokyo, make your reservation 17 days before pickup. The average price then is just R860/day – about 1 394% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car rental company in Tokyo?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Tokyo is Toyota Rent a Car (rated 10.0/10). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

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

At Tokyo, the best time to hire a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just R893. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging R1 009 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Tokyo, the best time to hire a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just R893. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging R1 009 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R927

February

R960

March

R960

April

R1 009

May

R993

June

R943

July

R960

August

R943

September

R893

October

R927

November

R910

December

R1 009

What car do most people hire in Tokyo?

Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Tokyo. Mini cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Mazda Mazda5 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Tokyo?

Nippon Rent-A-Car has 108 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Nissan Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Tokyo at 73.

Top rental agencies in Tokyo

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Tokyo known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Tokyo. Reviews were last updated on 9 March 2026.

Toyota Rent a Car

70 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

7,3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

ORIX Rent a Car

10,0
Wonderful
1 review28 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Europcar

16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Hertz

9,6
Wonderful
2 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,6

Comfort

9,6

Overall

9,6

Pick-up/drop-off

9,6

Value

8,8

Nissan Rent-A-Car

9,2
Wonderful
5 reviews73 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,4

Comfort

8,9

Overall

9,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,9

Value

8,9

Alamo

7,2
Good
3 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

8,0

Times

31 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Tokyo, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 March 2026.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Tokyo for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Tokyo. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about R10 907 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Tokyo?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Tokyo check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much is a car hire in Tokyo for a weekend?

    For a weekend car hire in Tokyo, you can expect the average price to be around R0. Usually a Economy hire in Tokyo is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Economy for April, it will cost approximately R0 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Tokyo

Browse car hires by fuel type in Tokyo. Deals were last updated on 9 March 2026.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Tokyo. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Hybrid

Hybrid

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