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Cheap Car Rentals in Japan from RM 170

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Japan with a pick-up date of 10/5 and drop-off date of 13/5. 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.
Tokyo, Japan
3 May — 10 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Tokyo, Japan
Fri 3/5
Noon
Fri 10/5
Noon

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 26 April 2024.

Most popular company

Avis

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

RM 295

Cheapest price per day

RM 170

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 5,082 pickup locations in Japan to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 26 April 2024.

Price

RM 200 - RM 300

Out of all the popular cities in Japan, Kobe is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just RM 200/day. Renting a car in Kobe is 33% cheaper than renting one in Osaka where the per day rate is around RM 300. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Japan to get a rental car in are: Tokyo (RM 200/day), Nagoya (RM 204/day), and Fukuoka (RM 232/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 200/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Japan is Tokyo.

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 26 April 2024.

January

RM 272

February

RM 281

March

RM 277

April

RM 277

May

RM 243

June

RM 234

July

RM 262

August

RM 310

September

RM 238

October

RM 238

November

RM 248

December

RM 291

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Japan is June. 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 26 April 2024.

There are currently 6,225 hire locations operating in Japan spread across 58 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Japan is small car at RM 170 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

RM 209+

Compact

Compact

RM 210+

Standard

Standard

RM 499+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 593+

Mini

Mini

RM 259+

Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 478+

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

RM 513+

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 26 April 2024.

Small cars

RM 249 - RM 344

All Car Types

RM 319 - RM 484

To rent a small car in Japan, you would pay an average price of RM 291/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Japan (~RM 249/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~RM 344/day). In fact, January is about 15% 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 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 rent a medium car in Japan, you would pay an average price of RM 488/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Japan (~RM 428/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 590/day). In fact, November is about 13% 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 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. 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 561/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Japan (~RM 466/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~RM 637/day). In fact, June is about 17% 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 27% 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 495/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Japan (~RM 374/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~RM 608/day). In fact, October is about 25% 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 17% 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 van in Japan, you would pay an average price of RM 556/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a van in Japan (~RM 520/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 614/day). In fact, August is about 7% 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 26% 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 413/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Japan (~RM 674/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~RM 737/day). In fact, December is about 63% 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 saves you 1% 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.

Proton SagaRM 170/day
2
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A/C
Proton Saga
Honda CivicRM 170/day
4
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A/C
Honda Civic
Hyundai i20RM 180/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i20

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 26 April 2024.
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

1490 locations

ORIX Rent a Car

885 locations

Nippon Rent-A-Car

802 locations

Nissan Rent-A-Car

529 locations

Times

500 locations

keddy by Europcar

322 locations

Europcar

321 locations

Hertz

233 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 RM 365. Data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
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 SagaRM 170/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Honda CivicRM 170/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Civic
Proton SagaRM 171/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 26 April 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Japan?

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

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

    The most popular car hire company at Japan is Europcar. With prices on ECONOMY starting at RM 196/day about 96% more people book with Europcar 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 Narita where rental cars typically will cost around RM 200/day (36% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Japan was found in Narita for just RM 175/day.

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

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

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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 26 April 2024.

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 44+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 55+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 44+

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