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Cheap Car Rentals in Japan from RM 93

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 23/6 and drop-off date of 30/6. 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 25 May 2025.

Most popular company

Yesaway

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

RM 304

Cheapest price per day

RM 93

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 25 May 2025.

Price

RM 179 - RM 288

Out of all the popular cities in Japan, Tokyo is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just RM 179/day. Renting a car in Tokyo is 38% cheaper than renting one in Nagoya where the per day rate is around RM 288. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Japan to get a rental car in are: Fukuoka (RM 214/day), Osaka (RM 214/day), and Sapporo (RM 237/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 RM 179/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 25 May 2025.

January

RM 266

February

RM 253

March

RM 249

April

RM 262

May

RM 253

June

RM 245

July

RM 253

August

RM 262

September

RM 245

October

RM 262

November

RM 253

December

RM 274

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 25 May 2025.

There are currently 6,611 hire locations operating in Japan spread across 170 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Japan is small car at RM 93 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

RM 105+

Compact

Compact

RM 93+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 424+

Standard

Standard

RM 370+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 326+

Mini

Mini

RM 187+

Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 285+

Intermediate estate car

Intermediate estate car

RM 261+

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 25 May 2025.

Small cars

RM 236 - RM 347

All Car Types

RM 331 - RM 441

To rent a small car in Japan, you would pay an average price of RM 287/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Japan (~RM 236/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 347/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 27% 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 rent a medium car in Japan, you would pay an average price of RM 454/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Japan (~RM 347/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~RM 525/day). In fact, March is about 24% 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 14% 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 rent a large car in Japan, you would pay an average price of RM 462/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Japan (~RM 307/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~RM 555/day). In fact, May is about 34% 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 16% 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 RM 425/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Japan (~RM 366/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~RM 475/day). In fact, July is about 14% 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 is 8% 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Japan, you would pay an average price of RM 510/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a van in Japan (~RM 470/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~RM 593/day). In fact, March is about 9% 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 24% 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 rent a luxury car in Japan, you would pay an average price of RM 493/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Japan (~RM 364/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~RM 1,082/day). In fact, September is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Japan, renting a luxury 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.

Proton PersonaRM 93/day
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Proton Persona
Proton PersonaRM 105/day
2
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Proton Persona

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 25 May 2025.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Japan region, including those located within the Tokyo, Sapporo and Osaka area. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

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 RM 326. Data was last updated on 25 May 2025.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on rental cars in Japan including options serving Tokyo, Sapporo and Osaka. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
Proton PersonaRM 93/day
4
M
A/C
Proton Persona
Proton PersonaRM 105/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona
Hyundai MatrixRM 194/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Matrix

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 25 May 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Japan?

    The most popular car hire company at Japan is Avis. With prices on ECONOMY starting at RM 196/day about 192% more people book with Avis 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 Fukuoka where rental cars typically will cost around RM 217/day (23% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Japan was found in Osaka for just RM 184/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

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Japan. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Japan. Deals were last updated on 25 May 2025.

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 55+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 73+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 55+

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