What is the most popular car rental provider in Japan?

With an average price of ₱1,200/day, JDM Rent a car is the most popular car rental provider in Japan, booking 467% more rental cars than any other provider.

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

At ₱1,125/day, the cheapest car rental price in Japan was found in Okinawa. On average, Okinawa has the cheapest daily rental car price (₱1,322/day), which is 59% 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.

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Q: What are the car rental prices for popular cities in Japan?

Out of all the popular cities in Japan, Osaka is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just ₱865/day. Renting a car in Osaka is 80% cheaper than renting one in Asahikawa where the per day rate is around ₱4,337. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Japan to get a rental car in are: Tokyo (₱891/day), Okinawa (₱1,214/day), and Nagoya (₱1,272/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 ₱891/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Japan is Tokyo.

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Japan car rentals in 2026

Most popular company	Times
Most common car type	Full-size
Average price per day	₱2,636
Cheapest price per day	₱836

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Popular car types in Japan

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There are 368 rental agencies servicing Japan. These agencies, altogether, have 7,334 rental locations available. Need an affordable rental? small car is the cheapest car type to rent in Japan with prices from ₱836 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can rent in Japan:

Economy

₱836+

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Compact

₱836+

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Intermediate

₱4,098+

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Standard

₱1,200+

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Mini

₱2,361+

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Passenger van

₱1,401+

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Intermediate SUV

₱2,372+

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Compact SUV

₱3,715+

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Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios₱836/day

Honda City₱836/day

Toyota Avanza₱1,004/day

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How far in advance should I rent a car in Japan?

Book your rental car in Japan 74 days before your pickup date to maximize your savings. Car rental prices are around ₱2,883/day on average when booked 74 days ahead, which saves you 5,542% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest rental car company in Japan?

JDM Rent a car is currently the cheapest rental car company in Japan with deals as low as ₱12.16/day found in the past two weeks. HM Rent a Car is another inexpensive option with rates as low as ₱12.34/day.

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

The cheapest month to rent a car in Japan is September where you can expect to pay ₱2,946/day on average. The most expensive month to rent a car in Japan is December (₱3,560/day on average). The average daily rental 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 rent.

January

₱3,335

February

₱3,379

March

₱3,209

April

₱3,360

May

₱3,159

June

₱2,990

July

₱3,097

August

₱2,978

September

₱2,946

October

₱3,184

November

₱3,241

December

₱3,560

What car do most people rent in Japan?

Passenger van rentals (Mitsubishi Delica, for example) are the most popular in Japan. Economy (Honda Fit) and Standard (Class Standard Car) rentals are also often chosen by our users when visiting Japan.

Which car rental 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?

If you're looking for the best car rental deals in Japan, start with Osaka, where rates average ₱865/day. You can also find good prices in Tokyo (₱891/day), Okinawa (₱1,214/day), and Nagoya (₱1,272/day).

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Top rental agencies in Japan

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Avis

8.4

Very good

26 reviews•35 locations

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Fuji Corporation Lucky Rental Car

2 locations

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Trip renta car

1 location

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Delta Rental Car

1 location

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UTO Rental Car

1 location

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Ryukyu Rental

1 location

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Worldnet

3 locations

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Gogo Rent A Car

1 location

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Car rental FAQs

What is the most popular car rental provider in Japan?
With an average price of ₱1,200/day, JDM Rent a car is the most popular car rental provider in Japan, booking 467% more rental cars than any other provider.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Japan?
At ₱1,125/day, the cheapest car rental price in Japan was found in Okinawa. On average, Okinawa has the cheapest daily rental car price (₱1,322/day), which is 59% 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.