Cheap Car Rentals in Japan from S$ 33
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 16-3 and drop-off date of 21-3. 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.
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 21 February 2025.
Most popular company | Times |
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Most common car type | Compact |
Average price per day | S$ 73 |
Cheapest price per day | S$ 33 |
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 5,100 pickup locations in Japan to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 February 2025.
Price | S$ 34 - S$ 94 |
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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 21 February 2025.
January
S$ 84
February
S$ 78
March
S$ 76
April
S$ 78
May
S$ 77
June
S$ 74
July
S$ 77
August
S$ 81
September
S$ 76
October
S$ 81
November
S$ 78
December
S$ 86
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 21 February 2025.
There are, in total, 6,527 car hire locations in Japan that are operated by 134 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: S$ 33/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Japan hire providers:
Economy
S$ 57+
Compact
S$ 57+
Intermediate
S$ 78+
Standard
S$ 77+
People carrier
S$ 167+
Mini
S$ 58+
Passenger van
S$ 82+
Compact estate car
S$ 93+
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 21 February 2025.
Small cars | S$ 73 - S$ 102 | |
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All Car Types | S$ 102 - S$ 134 |
To hire a small car in Japan, you would pay an average price of S$ 83/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Japan (~S$ 73/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~S$ 102/day). In fact, March is about 14% 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 28% 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 S$ 126/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Japan (~S$ 111/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~S$ 140/day). In fact, July is about 12% 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 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 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 S$ 142/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Japan (~S$ 123/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~S$ 158/day). In fact, March is about 14% 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 19% 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 S$ 132/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Japan (~S$ 116/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~S$ 163/day). In fact, July 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 is 13% 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 hire a van in Japan, you would pay an average price of S$ 148/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a van in Japan (~S$ 123/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~S$ 170/day). In fact, August is about 18% 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 23% 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 S$ 200/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Japan (~S$ 136/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~S$ 281/day). In fact, July is about 32% 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 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.
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 21 February 2025.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Japan region, including those located within the Tokyo, Sapporo and Fukuoka area. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.
Toyota Rent a Car
ORIX Rent a Car
Nippon Rent-A-Car
Nissan Rent-A-Car
Times
keddy by Europcar
Europcar
Shouqi
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 S$ 62. Data was last updated on 21 February 2025.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car rentals in the Japan region, including options close to Tokyo, Sapporo and Fukuoka. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 February 2025.
Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Japan?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Toyota Rent a Car (10.0 rating), ORIX Rent a Car (10.0 rating) and Flight Rent A Car (9.4 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 Nissan Rent-A-Car. With prices on MINI starting at S$ 49/day about 242% more people book with Nissan Rent-A-Car than other companies in the country.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Japan?
At S$ 30/day, it is 62% cheaper on average to rent a car in Naha than any other city in Japan. The cheapest price found in Japan was for S$ 30/day in Naha.
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.
Small car rentals in Japan
Find small car rental deals in Japan from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Japan cost an average of S$ 57 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 February 2025.
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 21 February 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 (S$ 44+).
Hybrid
S$ 52+
Petrol/Diesel
S$ 44+