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Cheap Car Hire in Japan from £30

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 18/5 and drop-off date of 31/5. 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.
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Japan car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Japan. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 April 2025.

Most popular company

Nissan Rent-A-Car

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

£43

Cheapest price per day

£30

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Japan?

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Japan, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 4,456 pickup locations in Japan to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 April 2025.

Price

£23 - £59

Out of all the popular cities in Japan, Okinawa is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just £23/day. Renting a car in Okinawa is 61% cheaper than renting one in Miyazaki where the per day rate is around £59. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Japan to get a rental car in are: Nagoya (£29/day), Fukuoka (£33/day), and Osaka (£33/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 £34/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 12 April 2025.

January

£48

February

£45

March

£45

April

£45

May

£44

June

£43

July

£45

August

£47

September

£43

October

£46

November

£45

December

£49

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Japan is June. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. 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 hire in Japan and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 12 April 2025.

There are, in total, 6,575 car hire locations in Japan that are operated by 161 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: £30/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Japan hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

People carrier

People carrier

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

Intermediate estate car

Intermediate estate car

Compare available car types for hire in Japan

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire 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 April 2025.

Small cars

£41 - £57

All Car Types

£61 - £73

To hire a small car in Japan, you would pay an average price of £48/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Japan (~£41/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~£57/day). In fact, January is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Japan, hiring a small car saves you 26% 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 hire a medium car in Japan, you would pay an average price of £70/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Japan (~£61/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~£82/day). In fact, February is about 13% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Japan, hiring a medium car is 6% 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 hire a large car in Japan, you would pay an average price of £95/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Japan (~£87/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£108/day). In fact, May is about 10% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Japan, hiring a large car is 32% 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 hire a SUV in Japan, you would pay an average price of £61/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Japan (~£54/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~£75/day). In fact, February is about 13% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Japan, hiring a SUV saves you 7% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Japan, you would pay an average price of £87/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a van in Japan (~£71/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~£99/day). In fact, May is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Japan, hiring a van is 25% 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 hire a luxury car in Japan, you would pay an average price of £130/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Japan (~£114/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~£146/day). In fact, November is about 13% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Japan, hiring a luxury car is 50% 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.

Toyota Yaris£30/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Volkswagen Polo£31/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Ford Ka£32/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka

Top hire agencies in Japan

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Japan known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Japan. Reviews were last updated on 12 April 2025.
Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Japan, including pickup locations serving Tokyo, Fukuoka and Okinawa. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

Toyota Rent a Car

1491 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 reviews886 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 reviews225 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.2

Budget

8.0
Very Good
7 reviews87 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.9

Europcar

7.3
Good
1 review319 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.3

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 Japan car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Japan. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Japan with an average daily rate of £53. Data was last updated on 12 April 2025.
These are some of the most attractive deals we've found on car hires within the Japan region, including options close to Tokyo, Fukuoka and Okinawa. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Toyota Yaris£30/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Volkswagen Polo£31/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Ford Ka£32/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 April 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Japan?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, ME Rental Car (10.0 rating), Toyota 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?

    With an average price of £40/day, Europcar is the most popular car hire provider in Japan, booking 215% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At £36/day, it is 20% cheaper on average to rent a car in Osaka than any other city in Japan. The cheapest price found in Japan was for £32/day in Osaka.

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

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

Small car hires in Japan

Find small car hire deals in Japan from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Japan cost an average of £34 per day. Price data was last updated on 12 April 2025.
Kia Picanto£32/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia Picanto£32/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Hyundai i10£32/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10

Car hires by fuel type in Japan

Browse car hires by fuel type in Japan. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Japan. Deals were last updated on 12 April 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Japan. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (£56+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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