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Cheap Car Hire in Tokyo from R935

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 3/7 and drop-off date of 12/7. 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.
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Tokyo car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Tokyo. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 7 June 2026.

Most popular company

AVIS

Price of petrol per litre

R17,18

Average price per day

R954

Cheapest price per day

R935
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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 7 June 2026.
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There are 54 hire agencies servicing Tokyo. These agencies, altogether, have 586 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Tokyo with prices from R935 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Tokyo:

Economy

Economy

R935+

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Compact

Compact

R1 219+

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Standard

Standard

R1 046+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 046+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R1 219+

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Intermediate estate car

Intermediate estate car

R1 406+

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Standard estate car

Standard estate car

R1 659+

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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 256. Data was last updated on 7 June 2026.
Nissan AlmeraR935/day
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A/C
Nissan Almera
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Mercedes-Benz SprinterR1 046/day
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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
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Toyota CorollaR1 046/day
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Toyota Corolla
Found 06/06/26

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 R826/day – about 1 373% less than the yearly average.

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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). Nissan Rent-A-Car (rated 9.2/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Toyota Rent a Car
Toyota Rent a Car
10.0
Nissan Rent-A-Car
Nissan Rent-A-Car
9.2
Avis
Avis
8.8
Travel.Car
Travel.Car
0.0

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 R875. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R1 007 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 R875. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R1 007 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

R925

February

R958

March

R958

April

R925

May

R925

June

R892

July

R908

August

R908

September

R875

October

R908

November

R908

December

R1 007

What car do most people hire in Tokyo?

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

Which car hire company has the most locations in Tokyo?

Travel.Car has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Tokyo at 1.

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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 7 June 2026.

Toyota Rent a Car

71 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

7,3

Nissan Rent-A-Car

9,2
Wonderful
5 reviews•65 locations
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Cleanliness

9,4

Comfort

8,9

Overall

9,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,9

Value

8,9

Avis

8,8
Very Good
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

9,2

Comfort

8,8

Overall

8,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

9,2

Travel.Car

2 locations
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Jo Cars Rental

1 location
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National

17 locations
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Super Discount

20 locations
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Budget

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Tokyo, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 June 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Tokyo?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R954/day when booking a car hire in Tokyo. The absolute best deal a user found was for R662/day from IX Rental, booked on Jun. 1.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Tokyo for a week from Avis?

    Avis is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Tokyo. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about R6 423 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 does it cost to rent a car in Tokyo for a month?

    Our recent data shows that IX Rental can potentially be 74% below the average car hire price in Tokyo. Check prices and availability for IX Rental and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Tokyo is on average R27 528 a month or R918 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Tokyo car hire.

Car hires by fuel type in Tokyo

Browse car hires by fuel type in Tokyo. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Tokyo. Deals were last updated on 7 June 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Tokyo. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R63+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

R63+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R74+

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