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Japan car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Airport Car Rental

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

S$ 58

Cheapest price per day

S$ 16
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Popular car types in Japan

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There are, in total, 7,333 car hire locations in Japan that are operated by 368 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: S$ 16/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Japan hire providers:

Economy

Economy

S$ 18+

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Compact

Compact

S$ 16+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

S$ 51+

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Standard

Standard

S$ 27+

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People carrier

People carrier

S$ 30+

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Mini

Mini

S$ 25+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

S$ 28+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

S$ 34+

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Best car rental deals found in Japan

Hyundai i20S$ 16/day
Hyundai i20
Found 09/25/26
Mitsubishi Mirage G4S$ 18/day
Mitsubishi Mirage G4
Found 09/25/26
Honda FitS$ 19/day
Honda Fit
Found 09/25/26

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 10 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around S$ 57/day on average when booked 10 days ahead, which saves you 9% off the average price.

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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$ 14.03/day. HM Rent a Car also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at S$ 14.15/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Japan?

At Japan, the best time to rent a car is at June, with an average daily rate of just S$ 62. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging S$ 72 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 June, with an average daily rate of just S$ 62. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging S$ 72 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$ 66

February

S$ 67

March

S$ 64

April

S$ 65

May

S$ 68

June

S$ 62

July

S$ 65

August

S$ 72

September

S$ 62

October

S$ 65

November

S$ 63

December

S$ 68

What car do most people rent in Japan?

Compact cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Japan. Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Class Standard Van or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Japan?

Fuji Corporation Lucky Rental Car has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Trip renta car has the second-highest number of locations in Japan at 1.

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

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$ 24/day), Kobe (S$ 29/day), and Fukuoka (S$ 31/day).

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Top rental agencies in Japan

Avis

8.4
Very Good
26 reviews•35 locations
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Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.5

Fuji Corporation Lucky Rental Car

2 locations
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Trip renta car

1 location
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Delta Rental Car

1 location
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UTO Rental Car

1 location
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Ryukyu Rental

1 location
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Worldnet

3 locations
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Gogo Rent A Car

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

  • 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$ 56/day about 109% 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$ 29/day, it is 63% cheaper on average to rent a car in Kobe than any other city in Japan. The cheapest price found in Japan was for S$ 29/day in Kobe.

  • 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

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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$ 24+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

S$ 29+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

S$ 24+

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