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Cheap Car Rentals in Japan from S$ 47

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 21-5 and drop-off date of 30-5. 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.
Tokyo, Japan
4 May — 11 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Tokyo, Japan
Sat 4-5
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Japan car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Japan. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 27 April 2024.

Most popular company

Relax Rent A Car

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

S$ 88

Cheapest price per day

S$ 47

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Japan?

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Japan, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 5,082 pickup locations in Japan to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 27 April 2024.

Price

S$ 42 - S$ 129

Out of all the popular cities in Japan, Okinawa is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just S$ 42/day. Renting a car in Okinawa is 67% cheaper than renting one in Asahikawa where the per day rate is around S$ 129. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Japan to get a rental car in are: Fukuoka (S$ 56/day), Tokyo (S$ 57/day), and Osaka (S$ 58/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Tokyo should expect to spend around S$ 57/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Japan is Tokyo.

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 27 April 2024.

January

S$ 77

February

S$ 80

March

S$ 78

April

S$ 78

May

S$ 69

June

S$ 66

July

S$ 74

August

S$ 88

September

S$ 68

October

S$ 68

November

S$ 70

December

S$ 83

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.

Popular car types in Japan

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Japan and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 27 April 2024.

There are, in total, 6,225 car hire locations in Japan that are operated by 58 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: S$ 47/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Japan hire providers:

Economy

Economy

S$ 56+

Compact

Compact

S$ 58+

Intermediate

Intermediate

S$ 111+

Standard

Standard

S$ 100+

People carrier

People carrier

S$ 147+

Mini

Mini

S$ 51+

Passenger van

Passenger van

S$ 89+

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

S$ 94+

Compare available car types for rental in Japan

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 27 April 2024.

Small cars

S$ 76 - S$ 93

All Car Types

S$ 114 - S$ 137

To hire a small car in Japan, you would pay an average price of S$ 83/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Japan (~S$ 76/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~S$ 93/day). In fact, March is about 9% 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, hiring a small car saves you 33% 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 S$ 137/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Japan (~S$ 130/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~S$ 151/day). In fact, September is about 6% 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, hiring a medium car is 11% 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 large car in Japan, you would pay an average price of S$ 166/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Japan (~S$ 148/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~S$ 213/day). In fact, May is about 11% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Japan, hiring a large car is 26% 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.

To hire a SUV in Japan, you would pay an average price of S$ 137/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Japan (~S$ 122/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~S$ 198/day). In fact, December is about 12% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Japan, hiring a SUV is 11% 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Japan, you would pay an average price of S$ 161/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in Japan (~S$ 146/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~S$ 186/day). In fact, November is about 10% 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, hiring a van is 25% 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 van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Japan, you would pay an average price of S$ 141/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Japan (~S$ 191/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~S$ 237/day). In fact, October is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Japan, hiring a luxury car is 14% 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.

Audi A1S$ 47/day
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Top rental agencies in Japan

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Japan known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Japan. Reviews were last updated on 27 April 2024.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Japan region, including those located within the Tokyo, Fukuoka and Sapporo area. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

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 rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Japan. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Japan with an average daily rate of S$ 75. Data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car rentals in the Japan region, including options close to Tokyo, Fukuoka and Sapporo. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Audi A1S$ 47/day
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Audi A1
Audi A1S$ 48/day
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Audi A1
Toyota CorollaS$ 48/day
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Toyota Corolla

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 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?

    The most popular car hire company at Japan is Europcar. With prices on ECONOMY starting at S$ 54/day about 59% more people book with Europcar than other companies in the country.

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

    At S$ 59/day, it is 42% cheaper on average to rent a car in Sendai than any other city in Japan. The cheapest price found in Japan was for S$ 58/day in Sendai.

  • 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.

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Small car rentals in Japan

Find small car rental deals in Japan from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Japan cost an average of S$ 59 per day. Price data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Honda FitS$ 53/day
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Honda Fit
Honda FitS$ 54/day
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Honda Fit
Honda FitS$ 56/day
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Honda Fit

Car rentals by fuel type in Japan

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Japan. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Japan. Deals were last updated on 27 April 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Japan. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (S$ 39+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

S$ 49+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

S$ 39+

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