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Japan car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

RM 212

Cheapest price per day

RM 53
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Popular car types in Japan

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There are currently 7,283 hire locations operating in Japan spread across 362 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Japan is small car at RM 53 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

RM 57+

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Compact

Compact

RM 56+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 95+

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Standard

Standard

RM 110+

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People carrier

People carrier

RM 70+

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Mini

Mini

RM 53+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 86+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

RM 103+

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Best car rental deals found in Japan

Perodua AxiaRM 53/day
Perodua Axia
Found 08/25/26
Perodua AxiaRM 53/day
Perodua Axia
Found 08/24/26
Perodua MyviRM 53/day
Perodua Myvi
Found 08/23/26

Cheapflights insights for Japan car rentals

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

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

Book your car hire in Japan 6 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around RM 196/day on average when booked 6 days ahead, which saves you 249% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Japan?

Looking to hire a car in Japan? JDM Rent a car had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only RM 14.38/day. Galileo Rent a Car also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at RM 27.14/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Japan is May, when you can expect to pay RM 216/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Japan is December (RM 234/day on average). The average daily car hire 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 hire.

January

RM 225

February

RM 231

March

RM 230

April

RM 221

May

RM 216

June

RM 220

July

RM 230

August

RM 232

September

RM 221

October

RM 220

November

RM 230

December

RM 234

What car do most people hire in Japan?

Economy cars (Toyota Yaris, for example) are the most popular in Japan. Standard (Class Standard Van) and Passenger van (Class Standard Van) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Japan.

Which car hire 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?

Among the most popular cities in Japan, Osaka offers the lowest average rental price at just RM 62/day. Other affordable options include Okinawa (RM 73/day), Fukuoka (RM 92/day), and Tokyo (RM 105/day).

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Top rental agencies in Japan

Avis

8.4
Very Good
26 reviews•35 locations
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Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.5

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 hire provider in Japan?

    The most popular car hire company at Japan is JDM Rent a car. With prices on ECONOMY starting at RM 58/day about 192% more people book with JDM Rent a car than other companies in the country.

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

    When visiting Japan, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Naha where rental cars typically will cost around RM 89/day (61% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Japan was found in Naha for just RM 72/day.

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

    Cars travel on the left side of the road in Japan.

Car rentals by fuel type in Japan

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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Japan. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (RM 19+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 20+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 19+

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