Japan

Cheap Car Hire in Japan from ₹ 3,522

Tokyo, Japan
11 Dec — 18 Dec
Driver's age: 26-65
Tokyo, Japan
Mon 11/12
Noon
Mon 18/12
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 4 December 2023.

Price

₹ 3,649 - ₹ 7,580

Out of all the popular cities in Japan, Tokyo is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just ₹ 3,649/day. Renting a car in Tokyo is 52% cheaper than renting one in Kagoshima where the per day rate is around ₹ 7,580. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Japan to get a rental car in are: Sapporo (₹ 3,682/day), Osaka (₹ 3,780/day), and Hakodate (₹ 4,205/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 ₹ 3,649/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Japan is Tokyo.

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 4 December 2023.

January

₹ 4,991

February

₹ 4,741

March

₹ 4,575

April

₹ 4,741

May

₹ 4,242

June

₹ 4,076

July

₹ 4,575

August

₹ 5,407

September

₹ 4,159

October

₹ 4,159

November

₹ 4,325

December

₹ 5,074

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.

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 4 December 2023.

Small cars

₹ 4,417 - ₹ 5,417

All Car Types

₹ 5,910 - ₹ 9,476

To hire a small car in Japan, you would pay an average price of ₹ 4,919/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Japan (~₹ 4,417/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~₹ 5,417/day). In fact, February is about 11% 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 39% 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 ₹ 8,654/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Japan (~₹ 6,027/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~₹ 10,950/day). In fact, January is about 31% 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 8% 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 ₹ 8,447/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Japan (~₹ 5,108/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~₹ 11,063/day). In fact, November is about 40% 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 6% 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 ₹ 7,340/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Japan (~₹ 6,270/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~₹ 9,712/day). In fact, February is about 15% 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 9% 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 ₹ 9,303/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a van in Japan (~₹ 8,308/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~₹ 12,837/day). In fact, January is about 11% 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 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.

Ford Ka₹ 3,522/day
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Toyota Corolla₹ 3,724/day
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Ford Ikon₹ 3,724/day
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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 4 December 2023.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Japan, including those serving the greater Tokyo, Nagoya and Kobe area. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

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 ₹ 4,787. Data was last updated on 4 December 2023.
We've found these great deals on car rentals in Japan, including options within the Tokyo, Nagoya and Kobe area. To make sure you find the deal you're looking for, verify the details of the rental, such as car type, price, and pickup address.

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 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 ₹ 4,661/day, Europcar is the most popular car hire provider in Japan, booking 195% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

At ₹ 3,224/day, the cheapest car rental price in Japan was found in Narita. On average, Naha has the cheapest daily rental car price (₹ 3,520/day), which is 43% 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 rentals in Japan cost an average of ₹ 4,954 per day. Price data was last updated on 4 December 2023.
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