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Cheap Car Rentals in Japan from S$ 19
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 Japan with a pick-up date of 2-9 and drop-off date of 2-9. 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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Japan car rentals in 2025
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 15 August 2025.
Most popular company | Relax Rent A Car |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Intermediate |
Average price per day | S$ 63 |
Cheapest price per day | S$ 19 |
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 15 August 2025.
There are, in total, 6,632 car hire locations in Japan that are operated by 181 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: S$ 19/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Japan hire providers:
Economy
S$ 23+
Compact
S$ 19+
Intermediate
S$ 41+
Standard
S$ 30+
People carrier
S$ 30+
Full-size SUV
S$ 226+
Mini
S$ 25+
Passenger van
S$ 35+
Compare car rental deals in Japan by type
Here are the best Japan small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Japan SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Japan van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Mitsubishi LancerS$ 19/day
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Volkswagen GolfS$ 21/day
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Peugeot 308S$ 23/day
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Best car rental deals found in Japan
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$ 40. Data was last updated on 15 August 2025.
Mitsubishi LancerS$ 19/day
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Volkswagen GolfS$ 21/day
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Peugeot 308S$ 23/day
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Cheapflights insights for Japan car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Japan, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Japan?
Book your rental car in Japan 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around S$ 70/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 16% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Japan?
Looking to hire a car in Japan? IX Rental had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only S$ 19.20/day. JDM Rent a car also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at S$ 23.70/day.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Japan?
At Japan, the best time to rent a car is at November, with an average daily rate of just S$ 72. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging S$ 82 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Japan, the best time to rent a car is in November, with an average daily rate of just S$ 72. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging S$ 82 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
S$ 80
February
S$ 76
March
S$ 74
April
S$ 79
May
S$ 77
June
S$ 78
July
S$ 79
August
S$ 82
September
S$ 73
October
S$ 75
November
S$ 72
December
S$ 80
What car do most people rent in Japan?
Compact cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Japan. Mini cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Toyota Corolla or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Japan?
Toyota Rent a Car has 1,493 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. ORIX Rent a Car has the second-highest number of locations in Japan at 887.
What are the car rental 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 4,447 pickup locations in Japan to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 August 2025.
Among the most popular cities in Japan, Osaka offers the lowest average rental price at just S$ 20/day. Other affordable options include Tokyo (S$ 27/day), Fukuoka (S$ 30/day), and Okinawa (S$ 37/day).
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 15 August 2025.
Toyota Rent a Car
1493 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
8.0
ORIX Rent a Car
4 reviews•887 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.7
Value
10.0
Alamo
16 reviews•112 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Overall
8.9
Pick-up/drop-off
9.0
Value
9.0
Nissan Rent-A-Car
23 reviews•530 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
8.7
Overall
8.7
Pick-up/drop-off
8.8
Value
8.9
Hertz
18 reviews•222 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Overall
8.3
Pick-up/drop-off
8.5
Value
8.3
Budget
8 reviews•86 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.9
Pick-up/drop-off
8.2
Value
7.8
Europcar
1 review•311 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.7
Overall
7.7
Pick-up/drop-off
7.4
Value
7.7
Nippon Rent-A-Car
1 review•806 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
7.0
Pick-up/drop-off
6.0
Value
9.0
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 August 2025.
What is the most popular car hire provider in Japan?
The most popular car hire company at Japan is Relax Rent A Car. With prices on COMPACT starting at S$ 24/day about 306% more people book with Relax Rent A Car than other companies in the country.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Japan?
At S$ 60/day, it is 34% cheaper on average to rent a car in Narita than any other city in Japan. The cheapest price found in Japan was for S$ 36/day in Narita.
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.
Car rentals by fuel type in Japan
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Japan. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Japan. Deals were last updated on 15 August 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Japan. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (S$ 33+).
Electric
S$ 61+
Hybrid
S$ 33+
Petrol/Diesel
S$ 34+