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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 R839/day – about 1 345% less than the yearly average.
In Tokyo, the most affordable car hire company right now is Alamo, offering prices from just R774,17/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Yesaway, with rates starting at R800,15/day.
What is the best car rental company in Tokyo?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Tokyo is National (rated 10.0/10). Toyota Rent a Car (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.
National
10.0
Toyota Rent a Car
10.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
10.0
ORIX Rent a Car
10.0
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 R888. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging R1 003 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 R888. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging R1 003 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
R970
February
R954
March
R954
April
R1 003
May
R987
June
R937
July
R970
August
R954
September
R888
October
R921
November
R904
December
R1 003
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 104 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Nissan Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Tokyo at 79.
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 6 January 2026.
Car was super clean. Could’ve provided phone hold for GPS though. Overall it was a good experience. Would recommend not buying the full insurance package.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Tokyo, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 6 January 2026.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Tokyo for a week from Yesaway?
Yesaway is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Tokyo. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about R5 601 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.
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