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Cheap Car Rentals in Japan from ₹ 2,878

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Japan with a pick-up date of 7/5 and drop-off date of 14/5. 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.
Tokyo, Japan
3 May — 10 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Tokyo, Japan
Fri 3/5
Noon
Fri 10/5
Noon

Japan car rentals in 2024

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 26 April 2024.

Most popular company

Relax Rent A Car

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

₹ 4,674

Cheapest price per day

₹ 2,878

Japan car rental prices in popular cities

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 5,082 pickup locations in Japan to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 26 April 2024.

Price

₹ 3,474 - ₹ 11,548

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 26 April 2024.

January

₹ 4,751

February

₹ 4,918

March

₹ 4,834

April

₹ 4,834

May

₹ 4,251

June

₹ 4,084

July

₹ 4,584

August

₹ 5,418

September

₹ 4,167

October

₹ 4,167

November

₹ 4,334

December

₹ 5,084

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 26 April 2024.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Japan this past week from 6,225 hire locations out of 58 hire agencies. Prices for a Japan small car hire start from ₹ 2,878/day. Check out available deals for 3 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

₹ 8,224+

Compact

Compact

₹ 8,828+

Intermediate

Intermediate

₹ 9,786+

Minivan

Minivan

₹ 14,622+

Mini

Mini

₹ 9,860+

Passenger van

Passenger van

₹ 9,905+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

₹ 14,624+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

₹ 14,843+

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 26 April 2024.

Small cars

₹ 4,272 - ₹ 5,805

All Car Types

₹ 5,365 - ₹ 7,534

To hire a small car in Japan, you would pay an average price of ₹ 4,955/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Japan (~₹ 4,272/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~₹ 5,805/day). In fact, July is about 14% 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 24% 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 ₹ 8,704/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Japan (~₹ 7,255/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~₹ 10,644/day). In fact, April 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 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. 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 ₹ 8,643/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Japan (~₹ 5,755/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~₹ 11,194/day). In fact, December is about 34% 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 ₹ 8,283/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Japan (~₹ 6,971/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~₹ 11,526/day). In fact, April is about 16% 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 is 22% 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 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 ₹ 10,801/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a van in Japan (~₹ 8,745/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~₹ 18,372/day). In fact, August is about 20% 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 41% 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.

Hyundai i10₹ 2,878/day
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Hyundai i10
Ford Ikon₹ 3,033/day
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Ford Ikon
Hyundai i20₹ 3,033/day
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Hyundai i20

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 26 April 2024.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Japan, including those serving the greater Tokyo, Kobe and Fukuoka area. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

Toyota Rent a Car

1490 locations

ORIX Rent a Car

885 locations

Nippon Rent-A-Car

802 locations

Nissan Rent-A-Car

529 locations

Times

500 locations

keddy by Europcar

322 locations

Europcar

321 locations

Hertz

233 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 ₹ 5,914. Data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
We've found these great deals on car rentals in Japan, including options within the Tokyo, Kobe and Fukuoka 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.
Hyundai i10₹ 2,878/day
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A/C
Hyundai i10
Ford Ikon₹ 3,033/day
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A/C
Ford Ikon
Hyundai i20₹ 3,033/day
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Hyundai i20

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 26 April 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Japan?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Flight Rent A Car (10.0 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (10.0 rating) and ORIX 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 ₹ 5,952/day, Europcar is the most popular car hire provider in Japan, booking 166% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At ₹ 3,506/day, the cheapest car rental price in Japan was found in Osaka. On average, Osaka has the cheapest daily rental car price (₹ 3,853/day), which is 37% 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.

See more FAQs

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 ₹ 4,602 per day. Price data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
Hyundai i10₹ 3,579/day
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A/C
Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10₹ 3,620/day
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A/C
Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10₹ 3,620/day
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Hyundai i10

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 26 April 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Japan. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (₹ 131+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 144+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

₹ 131+

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