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Cheap Car Rentals in Japan from AED 158

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 21/12 and drop-off date of 4/1. 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 29 November 2025.

Most popular company

Avis

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

AED 238

Cheapest price per day

AED 158

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 29 November 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Japan this past week from 6,695 hire locations out of 190 hire agencies. Prices for a Japan small car hire start from AED 158/day. Check out available deals for 3 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

AED 158+

Mini

Mini

AED 163+

Passenger van

Passenger van

AED 394+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 257+

Compare car rental deals in Japan by type

Here are the best Japan small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Japan SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Japan van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai i10AED 158/day
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Hyundai i10
Kia PicantoAED 163/day
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A/C
Kia Picanto
Peugeot 301AED 203/day
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Peugeot 301

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 AED 235. Data was last updated on 29 November 2025.
Hyundai i10AED 158/day
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A/C
Hyundai i10
Kia PicantoAED 163/day
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A/C
Kia Picanto
Peugeot 301AED 203/day
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Peugeot 301

Cheapflights insights for Japan car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Japan, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Japan?

Book your car hire in Japan 13 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around AED 173/day on average when booked 13 days ahead, which saves you 230% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Japan?

Looking to hire a car in Japan? Times had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only AED 103.27/day. Nico Nico Rent-a-Car also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at AED 104.85/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Japan?

Planning to hire a car in Japan? September is the cheapest month, costing about AED 173 per day. In contrast, April is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 206. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

AED 198

February

AED 201

March

AED 193

April

AED 206

May

AED 195

June

AED 177

July

AED 192

August

AED 186

September

AED 173

October

AED 188

November

AED 185

December

AED 201

What car do most people hire in Japan?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Japan are the following: Mini cars (Suzuki Swift or similar), Passenger van cars (Mazda Biante or similar), and Economy cars (Honda Fit or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Japan?

Toyota Rent a Car has 1,495 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. ORIX Rent a Car has the second-highest number of locations in Japan at 890.

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 29 November 2025.

Toyota Rent a Car

1495 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

7.3

ORIX Rent a Car

10.0
Wonderful
4 reviews890 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.7

Value

9.5

Nippon Rent-A-Car

8.5
Very Good
1 review806 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

9.5

Hertz

8.4
Very Good
20 reviews223 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

Alamo

8.4
Very Good
16 reviews111 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.5

Nissan Rent-A-Car

8.2
Very Good
23 reviews526 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

8.3

Budget

7.8
Good
8 reviews93 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
5 reviews110 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.4

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 November 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Japan?

    The most popular car hire company at Japan is Times. With prices on COMPACT starting at AED 117/day about 100% more people book with Times than other companies in the country.

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

    At AED 101/day, the cheapest car rental price in Japan was found in Narita. On average, Narita has the cheapest daily rental car price (AED 152/day), which is 39% below average price for cities in Japan.

  • 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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