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Cheap Car Rentals in Japan from HK$95

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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$321

Cheapest price per day

HK$95

Popular car types in Japan

There are, in total, 7,349 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

Economy

HK$121+

Compact

Compact

HK$95+

Intermediate

Intermediate

HK$262+

Standard

Standard

HK$149+

People carrier

People carrier

HK$235+

Mini

Mini

HK$127+

Passenger van

Passenger van

HK$159+

Luxury

Luxury

HK$828+

Best car rental deals found in Japan

Hyundai i20HK$95/day
Hyundai i20
Honda FitHK$98/day
Honda Fit
Toyota CorollaHK$110/day
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?

For the best savings on car rentals in Japan, make your reservation 13 days before pickup. The average price then is just HK$349/day – about 582% less than the yearly average.

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 HM Rent a Car, with rates starting at HK$13.65/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$349/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Japan is February (HK$469/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$407

February

HK$469

March

HK$396

April

HK$407

May

HK$381

June

HK$349

July

HK$391

August

HK$428

September

HK$374

October

HK$409

November

HK$387

December

HK$414

What car do most people rent in Japan?

Mini cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Japan. SUV cars (Subaru Forester or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Class Economy Car 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$136/day), Okinawa (HK$146/day), and Nagoya (HK$181/day).

Top rental agencies in Japan

Avis

8.4
Very Good
26 reviews•35 locations
Overview

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

Trip renta car

1 location

Delta Rental Car

1 location

UTO Rental Car

1 location

Ryukyu Rental

1 location

Worldnet

3 locations

Gogo Rent A Car

1 location

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 Alamo, and with prices around HK$499/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Alamo is ECONOMY, which starts as low as HK$358/day.

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

    At HK$207/day, the cheapest car rental price in Japan was found in Naha. 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

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$27+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

HK$28+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

HK$27+

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