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Cheap Car Rentals in Japan from HK$188

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Japan with a pick-up date of 25-5 and drop-off date of 27-5. 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.
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Japan car rentals in 2025

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 16 May 2025.

Most popular company

Times

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

HK$374

Cheapest price per day

HK$188

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 4,460 pickup locations in Japan to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 16 May 2025.

Price

HK$190 - HK$440

Out of all the popular cities in Japan, Tokyo is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just HK$190/day. Renting a car in Tokyo is 57% cheaper than renting one in Kumamoto where the per day rate is around HK$440. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Japan to get a rental car in are: Osaka (HK$204/day), Okinawa (HK$207/day), and Fukuoka (HK$249/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 HK$190/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Japan is Tokyo.

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 16 May 2025.

January

HK$491

February

HK$468

March

HK$460

April

HK$484

May

HK$460

June

HK$452

July

HK$468

August

HK$484

September

HK$452

October

HK$484

November

HK$468

December

HK$507

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 16 May 2025.

There are, in total, 6,611 car hire locations in Japan that are operated by 170 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: HK$188/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from Japan hire providers:

Economy

Economy

HK$208+

Compact

Compact

HK$188+

Intermediate

Intermediate

HK$406+

Standard

Standard

HK$192+

People carrier

People carrier

HK$170+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

HK$1,028+

Mini

Mini

HK$151+

Passenger van

Passenger van

HK$214+

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 16 May 2025.

Small cars

HK$433 - HK$530

All Car Types

HK$601 - HK$813

To hire a small car in Japan, you would pay an average price of HK$473/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Japan (~HK$433/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~HK$530/day). In fact, June is about 9% 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 30% 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 HK$747/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Japan (~HK$688/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~HK$838/day). In fact, June is about 8% 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 11% 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 HK$833/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Japan (~HK$699/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~HK$1,075/day). In fact, November is about 17% 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 20% 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 HK$676/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Japan (~HK$591/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~HK$747/day). In fact, March is about 13% 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 1% 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 van in Japan, you would pay an average price of HK$869/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a van in Japan (~HK$707/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~HK$1,080/day). In fact, February is about 19% 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 23% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Japan, you would pay an average price of HK$1,200/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Japan (~HK$787/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~HK$1,812/day). In fact, November is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Japan, hiring a luxury car is 45% 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.

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Mini CountrymanHK$193/day
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Mini CountrymanHK$196/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 16 May 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Japan, including those serving the greater Osaka, Tokyo and Fukuoka area. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Toyota Rent a Car

1493 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

ORIX Rent a Car

10.0
Wonderful
4 reviews887 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.7

Value

10.0

Alamo

8.9
Very Good
16 reviews112 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.0

Nissan Rent-A-Car

8.7
Very Good
23 reviews530 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.9

Hertz

8.2
Very Good
18 reviews226 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.2

Budget

7.9
Good
7 reviews87 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.8

Europcar

7.7
Good
1 review319 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.7

Nippon Rent-A-Car

7.0
Good
1 review806 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

9.0

Best car rental deals found in Japan

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 HK$346. Data was last updated on 16 May 2025.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on rental cars in Japan including options serving Osaka, Tokyo and Fukuoka. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
Honda JazzHK$188/day
4
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A/C
Honda Jazz
Mini CountrymanHK$193/day
2
M
A/C
Mini Countryman
Mini CountrymanHK$196/day
2
M
A/C
Mini Countryman

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 May 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Japan?

    When hiring a car in Japan, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Nissan Rent-A-Car, and with prices around HK$454/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Nissan Rent-A-Car is MINI, which starts as low as HK$314/day.

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

    At HK$180/day, the cheapest car rental price in Japan was found in Narita. On average, Naha has the cheapest daily rental car price (HK$243/day), which is 46% 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.

Car rentals by fuel type in Japan

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Japan. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Japan. Deals were last updated on 16 May 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Japan. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (HK$21+).

Electric

Electric

HK$68+

Hybrid

Hybrid

HK$21+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

HK$21+

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