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Cheap Car Rentals in Japan from C$ 39

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 12/5 and drop-off date of 25/5. 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 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 11 April 2025.

Most popular company

JDM Rent a car

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

C$ 74

Cheapest price per day

C$ 39

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 4,456 pickup locations in Japan to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 11 April 2025.

Price

C$ 40 - C$ 289

Out of all the popular cities in Japan, Tokyo is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just C$ 40/day. Renting a car in Tokyo is 86% cheaper than renting one in Hiroshima where the per day rate is around C$ 289. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Japan to get a rental car in are: Okinawa (C$ 43/day), Osaka (C$ 45/day), and Fukuoka (C$ 50/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 C$ 40/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 11 April 2025.

January

C$ 88

February

C$ 84

March

C$ 82

April

C$ 84

May

C$ 81

June

C$ 80

July

C$ 82

August

C$ 87

September

C$ 80

October

C$ 85

November

C$ 84

December

C$ 91

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 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 11 April 2025.

There are, in total, 6,575 car rental locations in Japan that are operated by 161 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can rent (cheapest price last found: C$ 39/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Japan rental providers:

Economy

Economy

C$ 39+

Compact

Compact

C$ 39+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 68+

Standard

Standard

C$ 91+

SUV

SUV

C$ 105+

Minivan

Minivan

C$ 91+

Mini

Mini

C$ 42+

Passenger Van

Passenger Van

C$ 64+

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 11 April 2025.

Small cars

C$ 76 - C$ 101

All Car Types

C$ 106 - C$ 139

To rent a small car in Japan, you would pay an average price of C$ 91/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Japan (~C$ 76/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~C$ 101/day). In fact, May 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 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 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$ 127/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Japan (~C$ 101/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~C$ 145/day). In fact, April 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 3% 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$ 169/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Japan (~C$ 153/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~C$ 192/day). In fact, February is about 10% 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 28% 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$ 146/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Japan (~C$ 111/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 261/day). In fact, September 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 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 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$ 156/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a van in Japan (~C$ 136/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~C$ 179/day). In fact, January is about 14% 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 22% 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:

To rent a luxury car in Japan, you would pay an average price of C$ 211/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Japan (~C$ 123/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~C$ 305/day). In fact, June is about 42% 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 42% 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 YarisC$ 39/day
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Toyota Yaris
Nissan VersaC$ 39/day
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Nissan Versa

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 11 April 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Japan, including those serving the Tokyo, Osaka and Okinawa area. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

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 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$ 89. Data was last updated on 11 April 2025.
We've found these great deals on car rentals in Japan, including options within the Tokyo, Osaka and Okinawa area. If these deals don't match what you're looking for, not to worry -- deals are updated on a regular basis.
Toyota YarisC$ 39/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Nissan VersaC$ 39/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Versa
Toyota YarisC$ 40/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 April 2025.
  • Which car rental 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 rental car companies in Japan.

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

    The most popular car rental company in Japan is Times. With prices on COMPACT starting at C$ 44/day about 349% more people book with Times than other companies in the country.

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

    At C$ 54/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$ 49/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.

Van rentals in Japan

Find van rental deals in Japan from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in Japan cost an average of C$ 70 per day. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.
To make it easier to find a van rental in Japan, we've compiled these deals for you, including pickup options near Tokyo, Osaka and Okinawa. To find more great van rental deals, make sure to check back soon.
Toyota SiennaC$ 60/day
5
5
M
A/C
Toyota Sienna
Dodge Grand CaravanC$ 60/day
5
M
A/C
Dodge Grand Caravan
Chrysler PacificaC$ 72/day
5
M
A/C
Chrysler Pacifica

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