What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Japan?
Discover the price range for hiring 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 5 December 2023.
Price | £30 - £48 |
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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 5 December 2023.
January
£47
February
£45
March
£43
April
£45
May
£40
June
£38
July
£43
August
£51
September
£39
October
£39
November
£41
December
£48
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 hire in Japan and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 5 December 2023.
There are, in total, 6,203 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: £12/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Japan hire providers:
Economy
£32+
Passenger van
£56+
Compare available car types for hire in Japan
Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire 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 5 December 2023.
Small cars | £41 - £50 | |
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All Car Types | £74 - £100 |
To hire a small car in Japan, you would pay an average price of £44/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Japan (~£41/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£50/day). In fact, May is about 9% 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 46% 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 £73/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Japan (~£64/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~£84/day). In fact, November is about 14% 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 11% 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 £110/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Japan (~£93/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~£174/day). In fact, January is about 17% 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 26% 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 £73/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Japan (~£64/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£88/day). In fact, October is about 13% 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 13% 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a van in Japan, you would pay an average price of £90/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a van in Japan (~£78/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~£119/day). In fact, February is about 15% 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 9% 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 £144/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Japan (~£124/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£190/day). In fact, October is about 15% 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 43% 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.
Top hire agencies in Japan
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Japan known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Japan. Reviews were last updated on 5 December 2023.
Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Japan, including pickup locations serving Tokyo, Nagoya and Kyoto. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.
Toyota Rent a Car
ORIX Rent a Car
Nippon Rent-A-Car
Nissan Rent-A-Car
Times
Europcar
keddy by Europcar
Hertz
Best Japan car hire deals found
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Japan. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Japan with an average daily rate of £54. Data was last updated on 5 December 2023.
These are some of the most attractive deals we've found on car hires within the Japan region, including options close to Tokyo, Nagoya and Kyoto. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 5 December 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?
With an average price of £44/day, Europcar is the most popular car hire provider in Japan, booking 68% more hire cars than any other provider.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Japan?
At £35/day, it is 28% cheaper on average to rent a car in Hiroshima than any other city in Japan. The cheapest price found in Japan was for £31/day in Hiroshima.
What side of the road do you drive on in Japan?
Cars travel on the left side of the road in Japan.