Japan

Cheap Car Hire in Japan from HK$42

Tokyo, Japan
6 Dec — 13 Dec
Driver's age: 26-65
Tokyo, Japan
Wed 6-12
Noon
Wed 13-12
Noon

What are the car hire 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 5,060 pickup locations in Japan to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 November 2023.

Price

HK$316 - HK$375

Out of all the popular cities in Japan, Okinawa is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just HK$316/day. Renting a car in Okinawa is 16% cheaper than renting one in Kobe where the per day rate is around HK$375. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Japan to get a rental car in are: Sapporo (HK$322/day), Sendai (HK$326/day), and Osaka (HK$332/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$338/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Japan is Fukuoka.

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Japan and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 29 November 2023.

January

HK$467

February

HK$436

March

HK$428

April

HK$444

May

HK$397

June

HK$381

July

HK$428

August

HK$506

September

HK$389

October

HK$389

November

HK$405

December

HK$467

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Japan is June. The most expensive time to rent a car is August. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 29 November 2023.

There are, in total, 6,214 car hire locations in Japan that are operated by 54 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: HK$64/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from Japan hire providers:

Compare available car types for rental in Japan

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Japan to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 November 2023.

Small cars

HK$397 - HK$495

All Car Types

HK$748 - HK$862

To hire a small car in Japan, you would pay an average price of HK$451/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Japan (~HK$397/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~HK$495/day). In fact, December is about 12% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Japan, hiring a small car saves you 45% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Japan small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Japan, you would pay an average price of HK$736/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Japan (~HK$680/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~HK$779/day). In fact, July is about 8% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Japan, hiring a medium car saves you 10% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Japan medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Japan, you would pay an average price of HK$944/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Japan (~HK$862/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~HK$1,011/day). In fact, February is about 9% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Japan, hiring a large car is 15% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Japan, you would pay an average price of HK$699/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Japan (~HK$537/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~HK$810/day). In fact, September is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Japan, hiring a SUV saves you 14% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a van in Japan, you would pay an average price of HK$900/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a van in Japan (~HK$818/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~HK$958/day). In fact, February is about 10% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Japan, hiring a van is 11% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Japan van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Japan, you would pay an average price of HK$1,168/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Japan (~HK$1,081/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~HK$1,521/day). In fact, September is about 8% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Japan, hiring a luxury car is 31% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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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 29 November 2023.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Japan, including those serving the greater Fukuoka, Sapporo and Tokyo area. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Toyota Rent a Car

1487 locations

ORIX Rent a Car

882 locations

Nippon Rent-A-Car

802 locations

Nissan Rent-A-Car

522 locations

Times

498 locations

Europcar

321 locations

keddy by Europcar

319 locations

Hertz

229 locations

Best Japan car rental deals found

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 HK$495. Data was last updated on 29 November 2023.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on rental cars in Japan including options serving Fukuoka, Sapporo and Tokyo. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 November 2023.

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Japan?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (10.0 rating), Flight Rent A Car (10.0 rating) and Nippon Rent-A-Car (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Japan.

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 Europcar, and with prices around HK$421/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Europcar is ECONOMY, which starts as low as HK$300/day.

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

At HK$313/day, the cheapest car rental price in Japan was found in Sendai. On average, Sendai has the cheapest daily rental car price (HK$326/day), which is 33% 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.

Small car rentals in Japan

Find small car rental deals in Japan from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Japan cost an average of HK$329 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 November 2023.
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