What is the most popular car rental provider in Japan?

With an average price of ₱2,305/day, Times is the most popular car rental provider in Japan, booking 420% more rental cars than any other provider.

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

At ₱1,226/day, the cheapest car rental price in Japan was found in Okinawa. On average, Okinawa has the cheapest daily rental car price (₱1,346/day), which is 58% 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 ₱899/day. Renting a car in Osaka is 79% cheaper than renting one in Asahikawa where the per day rate is around ₱4,297. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Japan to get a rental car in are: Tokyo (₱922/day), Okinawa (₱1,248/day), and Nagoya (₱1,260/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 ₱922/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	HM Rent a Car
Most common car type	Full-size
Average price per day	₱2,766
Cheapest price per day	₱771

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Popular car types in Japan

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There are 362 rental agencies servicing Japan. These agencies, altogether, have 7,308 rental locations available. Need an affordable rental? small car is the cheapest car type to rent in Japan with prices from ₱771 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can rent in Japan:

Economy

₱771+

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Compact

₱803+

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Intermediate

₱1,504+

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Standard

₱1,345+

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Minivan

₱1,338+

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Mini

₱874+

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Passenger van

₱1,338+

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Intermediate SUV

₱1,784+

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Toyota Avanza₱771/day

Toyota Corolla₱803/day

Kia Rio₱807/day

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

Book your rental car in Japan 23 days before your pickup date to maximize your savings. Car rental prices are around ₱2,789/day on average when booked 23 days ahead, which saves you 5,306% 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 ₱14.02/day found in the past two weeks. IX Rental is another inexpensive option with rates as low as ₱14.35/day.

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

The cheapest month to rent a car in Japan is June where you can expect to pay ₱2,963/day on average. The most expensive month to rent a car in Japan is December (₱3,528/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

₱3,310

February

₱3,366

March

₱3,186

April

₱3,335

May

₱3,130

June

₱2,963

July

₱3,056

August

₱3,137

September

₱3,000

October

₱3,186

November

₱3,242

December

₱3,528

What car do most people rent in Japan?

Passenger van rentals (Mitsubishi Delica, for example) are the most popular in Japan. Standard (Class Standard Car) and Compact (Class Compact 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 ₱899/day. You can also find good prices in Tokyo (₱922/day), Okinawa (₱1,248/day), and Nagoya (₱1,260/day).

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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 ₱2,305/day, Times is the most popular car rental provider in Japan, booking 420% more rental cars than any other provider.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Japan?
At ₱1,226/day, the cheapest car rental price in Japan was found in Okinawa. On average, Okinawa has the cheapest daily rental car price (₱1,346/day), which is 58% 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.