Cheap Car Rentals in Japan from ฿775
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Japan with a pick-up date of 13/6 and drop-off date of 17/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Japan car rentals in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Japan. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 7 June 2025.
Most popular company | SOLO Rental Car |
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Most common car type | Standard |
Average price per day | ฿1,910 |
Cheapest price per day | ฿775 |
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 4,461 pickup locations in Japan to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 7 June 2025.
Price | ฿767 - ฿1,379 |
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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 7 June 2025.
January
฿2,056
February
฿1,958
March
฿1,926
April
฿2,056
May
฿1,958
June
฿1,893
July
฿1,958
August
฿2,024
September
฿1,893
October
฿2,024
November
฿1,958
December
฿2,122
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 7 June 2025.
There are currently 6,613 hire locations operating in Japan spread across 170 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Japan is small car at ฿775 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
฿775+
Compact
฿775+
Intermediate
฿2,205+
Standard
฿2,948+
Minivan
฿919+
Mini
฿919+
Passenger van
฿1,136+
Intermediate SUV
฿1,202+
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 7 June 2025.
Small cars | ฿1,943 - ฿2,509 | |
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All Car Types | ฿2,726 - ฿3,426 |
To hire a small car in Japan, you would pay an average price of ฿2,224/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Japan (~฿1,943/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~฿2,509/day). In fact, May is about 13% 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 29% 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 ฿3,489/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Japan (~฿2,910/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~฿4,164/day). In fact, March is about 17% 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 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 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 ฿3,716/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Japan (~฿3,273/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~฿4,158/day). In fact, July is about 12% 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 17% 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 ฿2,918/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Japan (~฿2,270/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~฿3,657/day). In fact, August is about 23% 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 7% 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 ฿3,900/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a van in Japan (~฿3,390/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~฿4,368/day). In fact, April is about 14% 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 21% 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 ฿4,809/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Japan (~฿3,109/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~฿6,850/day). In fact, April is about 36% 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 36% 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 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 7 June 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Japan, including those serving the Tokyo, Fukuoka and Osaka area. Make sure to take a look at reviews from past customers, daily rate and other charges, and pickup location before making your decision.
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Best car rental deals found in Japan
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 ฿1,547. Data was last updated on 7 June 2025.
These are some of the most attractive deals we've found on rental cars within the Japan region, including options close to Tokyo, Fukuoka and Osaka. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 June 2025.
What is the most popular car hire provider in Japan?
The most popular car hire company at Japan is Relax Rent A Car. With prices on COMPACT starting at ฿582/day about 271% more people book with Relax Rent A Car than other companies in the country.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Japan?
At ฿688/day, the cheapest car rental price in Japan was found in Narita. On average, Narita has the cheapest daily rental car price (฿1,058/day), which is 33% below average price for cities in Japan.
What side of the road do you drive on in Japan?
Cars travel on the left side of the road in Japan.
Car rentals by fuel type in Japan
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Japan. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Japan. Deals were last updated on 7 June 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Japan. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (฿34+).
Electric
฿80+
Hybrid
฿38+
Petrol/Diesel
฿34+