What is the most popular car hire provider in Japan?

When hiring a car in Japan, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Budget, and with prices around HK$298/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Budget is MINI, which starts as low as HK$205/day.

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

At HK$202/day, the cheapest car rental price in Japan was found in Osaka. On average, Kagoshima has the cheapest daily rental car price (HK$289/day), which is 38% below average price for cities in Japan.

What side of the road do you drive on in Japan?

In Japan, drivers are expected to drive on the left side of the road.

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

Out of all the popular cities in Japan, Kobe is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just HK$119/day. Renting a car in Kobe is 65% cheaper than renting one in Takamatsu where the per day rate is around HK$337. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Japan to get a rental car in are: Osaka (HK$137/day), Okinawa (HK$141/day), and Fukuoka (HK$184/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Fukuoka should expect to spend around HK$184/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Japan is Fukuoka.

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Japan car rentals in 2026

Most popular company	Relax Car Rental
Most common car type	Intermediate
Average price per day	HK$329
Cheapest price per day	HK$95

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Popular car types in Japan

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There are, in total, 7,348 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: HK$95/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from Japan hire providers:

Economy

HK$104+

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Compact

HK$95+

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Intermediate

HK$299+

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Standard

HK$165+

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People carrier

HK$121+

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Mini

HK$116+

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Passenger van

HK$171+

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Intermediate SUV

HK$209+

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Hyundai i20HK$95/day

Honda FitHK$95/day

Toyota CorollaHK$98/day

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?

For the best savings on car rentals in Japan, make your reservation 52 days before pickup. The average price then is just HK$360/day – about 594% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Japan?

In Japan, the most affordable car hire company right now is JDM Rent a car, offering prices from just HK$13.22/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is IX Rental, with rates starting at HK$15.46/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Japan is June, when you can expect to pay HK$351/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Japan is February (HK$468/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

HK$410

February

HK$468

March

HK$400

April

HK$412

May

HK$382

June

HK$351

July

HK$398

August

HK$432

September

HK$420

October

HK$407

November

HK$387

December

HK$415

What car do most people rent in Japan?

Mini cars (Class Mini 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 SUV cars (Subaru Forester 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?

Out of all the popular cities in Japan, Kobe is the cheapest city to rent a car (HK$119/day). Other popular cities in Japan to get a cheap rental car are: Osaka (HK$137/day), Okinawa (HK$141/day), and Fukuoka (HK$184/day).

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Avis

8.4

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26 reviews•35 locations

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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

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Car rental FAQs

What is the most popular car hire provider in Japan?
When hiring a car in Japan, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Budget, and with prices around HK$298/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Budget is MINI, which starts as low as HK$205/day.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Japan?
At HK$202/day, the cheapest car rental price in Japan was found in Osaka. On average, Kagoshima has the cheapest daily rental car price (HK$289/day), which is 38% below average price for cities in Japan.
What side of the road do you drive on in Japan?
In Japan, drivers are expected to drive 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 (HK$26+).

Hybrid

HK$26+

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Petrol/Diesel

HK$26+

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