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Cheap Car Rentals in Japan from S$ 22

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 10-1 and drop-off date of 22-1. 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 28 December 2025.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

S$ 63

Cheapest price per day

S$ 22

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 28 December 2025.

There are, in total, 6,686 car hire locations in Japan that are operated by 190 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: S$ 22/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Japan hire providers:

Economy

Economy

S$ 25+

Compact

Compact

S$ 22+

Intermediate

Intermediate

S$ 38+

Standard

Standard

S$ 34+

People carrier

People carrier

S$ 37+

Mini

Mini

S$ 25+

Passenger van

Passenger van

S$ 39+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

S$ 40+

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$ 22/day
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Mitsubishi Lancer
Kia ForteS$ 23/day
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Kia Forte
Toyota CorollaS$ 24/day
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Toyota Corolla

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$ 43. Data was last updated on 28 December 2025.
Mitsubishi LancerS$ 22/day
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Mitsubishi Lancer
Kia ForteS$ 23/day
4
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Kia Forte
Toyota CorollaS$ 24/day
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Toyota Corolla

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$ 67/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 12% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Japan?

Looking to hire a car in Japan? KuMa Rental Car had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only S$ 19.12/day. Relax Rent A Car also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at S$ 24.76/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$ 74. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging S$ 80 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$ 74. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging S$ 80 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$ 78

February

S$ 77

March

S$ 74

April

S$ 77

May

S$ 76

June

S$ 77

July

S$ 80

August

S$ 80

September

S$ 74

October

S$ 77

November

S$ 74

December

S$ 76

What car do most people rent in Japan?

Economy 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 Standard cars (Mazda MPV/Mazda8 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Japan?

Toyota Rent a Car has 1,494 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. ORIX Rent a Car has the second-highest number of locations in Japan at 888.

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 4,250 pickup locations in Japan to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 December 2025.

Among the most popular cities in Japan, Osaka offers the lowest average rental price at just S$ 22/day. Other affordable options include Okinawa (S$ 27/day), Fukuoka (S$ 33/day), and Tokyo (S$ 38/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 28 December 2025.

Toyota Rent a Car

1494 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

7.3

ORIX Rent a Car

10.0
Wonderful
4 reviews888 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.7

Value

9.5

Nippon Rent-A-Car

8.5
Very Good
1 review805 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

9.5

Hertz

8.4
Very Good
20 reviews224 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

Alamo

8.4
Very Good
16 reviews111 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.5

Nissan Rent-A-Car

8.2
Very Good
23 reviews525 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.4

Budget

7.8
Good
8 reviews93 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
5 reviews110 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.4

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 28 December 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Japan?

    The most popular car hire company at Japan is Nissan Rent-A-Car. With prices on MINI starting at S$ 52/day about 169% more people book with Nissan Rent-A-Car than other companies in the country.

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

    At S$ 38/day, it is 48% cheaper on average to rent a car in Naha than any other city in Japan. The cheapest price found in Japan was for S$ 29/day in Naha.

  • 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 28 December 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$ 24+).

Electric

Electric

S$ 51+

Hybrid

Hybrid

S$ 24+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

S$ 28+

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