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Cheap Car Rentals in Japan from C$ 21

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Japan with a pick-up date of 15/3 and drop-off date of 22/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Japan car rentals in 2026

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 9 March 2026.

Most popular company

KS Rental Car

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

C$ 65

Cheapest price per day

C$ 21

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 9 March 2026.

There are, in total, 6,784 car rental locations in Japan that are operated by 204 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can rent (cheapest price last found: C$ 21/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Japan rental providers:

Economy

Economy

C$ 24+

Compact

Compact

C$ 21+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 81+

Standard

Standard

C$ 34+

Minivan

Minivan

C$ 25+

Mini

Mini

C$ 28+

Premium

Premium

C$ 71+

Passenger Van

Passenger Van

C$ 45+

Compare car rental deals in Japan by type

Here are the best Japan small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Japan medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Japan SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Japan van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Corolla MatrixC$ 21/day
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Ford FocusC$ 23/day
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Mazda Mazda3C$ 23/day
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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 C$ 48. Data was last updated on 9 March 2026.
Toyota Corolla MatrixC$ 21/day
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Ford FocusC$ 23/day
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Mazda Mazda3C$ 23/day
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Cheapflights insights for Japan car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Japan, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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

To get the best deal on a rental car in Japan, book about 8 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around C$ 66, which is about 24% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest rental car company in Japan?

Relax Rent A Car is currently the cheapest rental car company in Japan with deals as low as C$ 25.95/day found in the past two weeks. KS Rental Car is another inexpensive option with rates as low as C$ 27.99/day.

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

At Japan, the best time to rent a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just C$ 68. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging C$ 76 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Japan, the best time to rent a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just C$ 68. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging C$ 76 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

C$ 70

February

C$ 68

March

C$ 72

April

C$ 74

May

C$ 76

June

C$ 71

July

C$ 72

August

C$ 75

September

C$ 68

October

C$ 70

November

C$ 72

December

C$ 74

What car do most people rent in Japan?

Economy rentals (Class Economy Car, for example) are the most popular in Japan. Mini (Class Mini Car) and SUV (Class Economy SUV) rentals are also often chosen by our users when visiting Japan.

Which car rental company has the most locations in Japan?

Toyota Rent a Car has 1,503 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. ORIX Rent a Car has the second-highest number of locations in Japan at 894.

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 4,273 pickup locations in Japan to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 9 March 2026.

Among the most popular cities in Japan, Osaka offers the lowest average rental price at just C$ 19/day. Other affordable options include Okinawa (C$ 24/day), Fukuoka (C$ 35/day), and Sapporo (C$ 37/day).

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 9 March 2026.

Toyota Rent a Car

1503 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

7.3

ORIX Rent a Car

9.4
Wonderful
4 reviews894 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.8

Comfort

9.8

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

9.6

Value

9.4

Hertz

8.4
Very good
20 reviews224 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

Alamo

8.4
Very good
16 reviews116 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.6

Nippon Rent-A-Car

8.4
Very good
1 review810 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.6

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

9.6

Nissan Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very good
23 reviews517 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.4

Budget

7.8
Good
8 reviews93 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
5 reviews116 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.4

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 March 2026.
  • What is the most popular car rental provider in Japan?

    The most popular car rental company in Japan is Budget. With prices on ECONOMY starting at C$ 39/day about 200% more people book with Budget than other companies in the country.

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

    At C$ 38/day, it is 49% cheaper on average to rent a car in Okinawa than any other city in Japan. The cheapest price found in Japan was for C$ 35/day in Okinawa.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Japan?

    Cars in Japan are to be driven 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 9 March 2026.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Japan. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (C$ 25+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 63+

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 40+

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 25+

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