What is the most popular car hire provider in Japan?

With an average price of ₹ 4,743/day, Nissan Rent-A-Car is the most popular car hire provider in Japan, booking 258% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

At ₹ 2,393/day, the cheapest car rental price in Japan was found in Okinawa. On average, Kumamoto has the cheapest daily rental car price (₹ 3,381/day), which is 30% 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, Fukuoka is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just ₹ 1,251/day. Renting a car in Fukuoka is 68% cheaper than renting one in Hiroshima where the per day rate is around ₹ 3,921. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Japan to get a rental car in are: Osaka (₹ 1,446/day), Okinawa (₹ 1,665/day), and Tokyo (₹ 2,628/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Tokyo should expect to spend around ₹ 2,628/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Japan is Tokyo.

Cheap Car Hire in Japan | Deals From ₹ 3,016/Day

Here’s why our users search for rental cars through Cheapflights

Save over 40%Compare Cheapflights against other travel sites with one search.

Price trackingHolding out for a great deal? Get notified when prices are reduced.

Customized resultsFilter by rental agency, car type, price range and more.

Unlimited free useSearch as many times as you want with no hidden charges or fees.

Japan car rentals in 2026

Most popular company	Times
Most common car type	Mini
Average price per day	₹ 4,484
Cheapest price per day	₹ 3,016

Search Deals

Popular car types in Japan

All deals

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Japan this past week from 7,325 hire locations out of 368 hire agencies. Prices for a Japan small car hire start from ₹ 3,016/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

₹ 3,016+

View deal

Compact

₹ 3,140+

View deal

Intermediate

₹ 4,846+

View deal

Standard

₹ 8,531+

View deal

Minivan

₹ 5,053+

View deal

Mini

₹ 3,140+

View deal

Passenger van

₹ 4,753+

View deal

Compact SUV

₹ 4,561+

View deal

Best car rental deals found in Japan

Ford Ka₹ 3,016/day

Hyundai i10₹ 3,140/day

Honda Amaze₹ 3,140/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 hire in Japan, make your reservation 27 days before pickup. The average price then is just ₹ 3,785/day – about 7,513% less than the yearly average.

Find deals

What is the cheapest car hire company in Japan?

In Japan, the most affordable car hire company right now is IX Rental, offering prices from just ₹ 26/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Budget, with rates starting at ₹ 33/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Japan is September, when you can expect to pay ₹ 3,962/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Japan is February (₹ 6,477/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

₹ 4,867

February

₹ 6,477

March

₹ 4,479

April

₹ 4,773

May

₹ 4,855

June

₹ 4,173

July

₹ 4,608

August

₹ 4,785

September

₹ 3,962

October

₹ 4,326

November

₹ 4,103

December

₹ 4,702

What car do most people rent in Japan?

Economy cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Japan. SUV cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Class Mini 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?

Among the most popular cities in Japan, Fukuoka offers the lowest average rental price at just ₹ 1,251/day. Other affordable options include Osaka (₹ 1,446/day), Okinawa (₹ 1,665/day), and Tokyo (₹ 2,628/day).

Find deals

Top rental agencies in Japan

Overview

Reviews

Locations

Avis

8.4

Very Good

26 reviews•36 locations

Check prices

Overview

Locations

Fuji Corporation Lucky Rental Car

2 locations

Check prices

Overview

Locations

Trip renta car

1 location

Check prices

Overview

Locations

Delta Rental Car

1 location

Check prices

Overview

Locations

UTO Rental Car

1 location

Check prices

Overview

Locations

Ryukyu Rental

1 location

Check prices

Overview

Locations

Worldnet

3 locations

Check prices

Overview

Locations

Gogo Rent A Car

1 location

Check prices

Car rental FAQs

What is the most popular car hire provider in Japan?
With an average price of ₹ 4,743/day, Nissan Rent-A-Car is the most popular car hire provider in Japan, booking 258% more hire cars than any other provider.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Japan?
At ₹ 2,393/day, the cheapest car rental price in Japan was found in Okinawa. On average, Kumamoto has the cheapest daily rental car price (₹ 3,381/day), which is 30% 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.