Japan

Cheap Car Rentals in Japan from ₱2,452

Tokyo, Japan
Apr 5 — Apr 12
Driver's age: 26-65
Tokyo, Japan
Fri 4/5
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Fri 4/12
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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 March 29, 2024.

Most popular company

Times

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

₱3,925

Cheapest price per day

₱2,452

What are the car rental 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 5,080 pickup locations in Japan to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on March 29, 2024.

Price

₱2,390 - ₱11,610

Out of all the popular cities in Japan, Tokyo is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just ₱2,390/day. Renting a car in Tokyo is 79% cheaper than renting one in Hiroshima where the per day rate is around ₱11,610. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Japan to get a rental car in are: Osaka (₱2,511/day), Sapporo (₱3,047/day), and Hiroshima (₱11,610/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 ₱2,390/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 March 29, 2024.

January

₱3,205

February

₱3,317

March

₱3,261

April

₱3,261

May

₱2,924

June

₱2,755

July

₱3,092

August

₱3,655

September

₱2,811

October

₱2,811

November

₱2,924

December

₱3,430

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 March 29, 2024.

Small cars

₱2,673 - ₱4,028

All Car Types

₱3,862 - ₱6,767

To rent a small car in Japan, you would pay an average price of ₱3,242/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Japan (~₱2,673/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~₱4,028/day). In fact, August is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Japan, renting a small car saves you 37% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Japan, you would pay an average price of ₱5,997/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Japan (~₱4,351/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~₱9,947/day). In fact, June is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Japan, renting a medium car 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.

To rent a large car in Japan, you would pay an average price of ₱6,302/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Japan (~₱3,650/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~₱13,391/day). In fact, November is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Japan, renting a large car is 19% 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 rent a SUV in Japan, you would pay an average price of ₱4,520/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Japan (~₱4,653/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~₱7,145/day). In fact, January is about 2% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Japan, renting a SUV saves you 12% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Japan, you would pay an average price of ₱7,040/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a van in Japan (~₱5,585/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~₱9,656/day). In fact, November is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Japan, renting a van is 28% 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 van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios₱2,452/day
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Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios
Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios₱2,453/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 March 29, 2024.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Japan, including locations near Tokyo, Osaka and Narita. 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

231 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 ₱4,484. Data was last updated on March 29, 2024.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car rentals in Japan, including locations near Tokyo, Osaka and Narita. If these deals don't match what you're looking for, not to worry -- deals are updated on a regular basis.
Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios₱2,452/day
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Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios
Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios₱2,453/day
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Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios
Toyota HiAce₱3,530/day
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Toyota HiAce

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on March 29, 2024.
  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Japan?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Flight Rent A Car (10.0 rating), ORIX Rent a Car (10.0 rating) and Europcar (9.8 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Japan.

  • What is the most popular car rental provider in Japan?

    With an average price of ₱2,570/day, Times is the most popular car rental provider in Japan, booking 159% more rental cars than any other provider.

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

    At ₱2,483/day, the cheapest car rental price in Japan was found in Kyoto. On average, Tokyo has the cheapest daily rental car price (₱2,819/day), which is 50% 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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Van rentals in Japan

Find van rental deals in Japan from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in Japan cost an average of ₱7,524 per day. Price data was last updated on March 29, 2024.
Finding the right van for rent in Japan can be daunting, so we've assembled these deals for you, including pickup locations near Tokyo, Osaka and Narita. To provide you with as many options as possible, we're constantly replacing these deals with new ones so be sure to check back soon.
Honda BR-V₱5,746/day
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Honda BR-V
Toyota Innova₱5,938/day
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Toyota Innova
Toyota Innova₱6,045/day
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Toyota Innova

Car rentals by fuel type in Japan

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Japan. Deals were last updated on March 29, 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Japan. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Hybrid

Hybrid

₱52+

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