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Cheap Car Rentals in Japan from C$ 43

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 25/2 and drop-off date of 27/2. 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 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 12 December 2024.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

C$ 86

Cheapest price per day

C$ 43

What are the car hire rental 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 5,104 pickup locations in Japan to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 December 2024.

Price

C$ 46 - C$ 161

Out of all the popular cities in Japan, Okinawa is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just C$ 46/day. Renting a car in Okinawa is 71% cheaper than renting one in Takamatsu where the per day rate is around C$ 161. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Japan to get a rental car in are: Tokyo (C$ 64/day), Osaka (C$ 66/day), and Asahikawa (C$ 68/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Sapporo should expect to spend around C$ 79/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Japan is Sapporo.

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 12 December 2024.

January

C$ 99

February

C$ 100

March

C$ 87

April

C$ 79

May

C$ 77

June

C$ 80

July

C$ 99

August

C$ 104

September

C$ 79

October

C$ 80

November

C$ 79

December

C$ 90

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Japan is May. 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.

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 12 December 2024.

There are, in total, 6,528 car rental locations in Japan that are operated by 133 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can rent (cheapest price last found: C$ 43/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Japan rental providers:

Economy

Economy

C$ 63+

Compact

Compact

C$ 73+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 73+

Standard

Standard

C$ 115+

Minivan

Minivan

C$ 156+

Mini

Mini

C$ 65+

Passenger Van

Passenger Van

C$ 122+

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 12 December 2024.

Small cars

C$ 75 - C$ 104

All Car Types

C$ 86 - C$ 136

To rent a small car in Japan, you would pay an average price of C$ 89/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Japan (~C$ 75/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~C$ 104/day). In fact, June is about 17% 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 20% 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 C$ 125/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Japan (~C$ 99/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 143/day). In fact, August is about 21% 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 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Japan, you would pay an average price of C$ 140/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Japan (~C$ 130/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 194/day). In fact, August is about 8% 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 21% 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 C$ 97/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Japan (~C$ 88/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 151/day). In fact, November is about 10% 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 14% 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 C$ 144/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a van in Japan (~C$ 119/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 177/day). In fact, November is about 18% 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 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Honda FitC$ 43/day
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Honda Fit
Toyota YarisC$ 56/day
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Honda FitC$ 59/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 12 December 2024.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Japan, including those serving the Sapporo, Tokyo and Osaka area. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Toyota Rent a Car

1491 locations

ORIX Rent a Car

886 locations

Nippon Rent-A-Car

805 locations

Nissan Rent-A-Car

532 locations

Times

505 locations

keddy by Europcar

336 locations

Europcar

321 locations

Shouqi

228 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 C$ 103. Data was last updated on 12 December 2024.
We've found these great deals on car rentals in Japan, including options within the Sapporo, Tokyo and Osaka area. If these deals don't match what you're looking for, not to worry -- deals are updated on a regular basis.
Honda FitC$ 43/day
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5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Toyota YarisC$ 56/day
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Toyota Yaris
Honda FitC$ 59/day
2
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A/C
Honda Fit

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 December 2024.
  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Japan?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Toyota Rent a Car (10.0 rating), ORIX Rent a Car (10.0 rating) and Flight Rent A Car (9.4 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Japan.

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

    The most popular car rental company in Japan is Europcar. With prices on ECONOMY starting at C$ 60/day about 335% more people book with Europcar than other companies in the country.

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

    At C$ 60/day, it is 37% cheaper on average to rent a car in Okinawa than any other city in Japan. The cheapest price found in Japan was for C$ 55/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 12 December 2024.

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$ 52+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 71+

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 79+

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 52+

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