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Japan car rentals in 2026

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 12 May 2026.

Most popular company

Nissan Rent-A-Car

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

AED 198

Cheapest price per day

AED 81
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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 23 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around AED 163/day on average when booked 23 days ahead, which saves you 227% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Japan?

Looking to hire a car in Japan? IX Rental had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only AED 61.44/day. Easy Car also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at AED 109.51/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 168 per day. In contrast, March is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 190. 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 179

February

AED 185

March

AED 190

April

AED 186

May

AED 189

June

AED 176

July

AED 186

August

AED 181

September

AED 168

October

AED 179

November

AED 178

December

AED 187

What car do most people hire in Japan?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Japan are the following: Compact cars (Toyota Prius c or similar), Mini cars (Suzuki Swift or similar), and SUV cars (Mazda CX-5 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Japan?

Toyota Rent a Car has 1,500 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. ORIX Rent a Car has the second-highest number of locations in Japan at 876.

What are the car rental 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 4,608 pickup locations in Japan to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 May 2026.

Out of all the popular cities in Japan, Osaka is the cheapest city to rent a car (AED 81/day). Other popular cities in Japan to get a cheap rental car are: Tokyo (AED 102/day), Okinawa (AED 171/day), and Sapporo (AED 274/day).

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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 12 May 2026.

Toyota Rent a Car

1500 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

7.3

ORIX Rent a Car

9.4
Wonderful
4 reviews•876 locations
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Cleanliness

9.8

Comfort

9.8

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

9.6

Value

9.4

Hertz

8.8
Very Good
18 reviews•220 locations
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Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.6

Nippon Rent-A-Car

8.6
Very Good
1 review•810 locations
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Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.6

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

9.6

Times

8.5
Very Good
1 review•491 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.5

Alamo

8.4
Very Good
16 reviews•116 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.6

Nissan Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very Good
23 reviews•499 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.4

Budget

8.0
Very Good
7 reviews•96 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.1

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 May 2026.

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

    The most popular car hire company at Japan is IX Rental. With prices on COMPACT starting at AED 61/day about 8% more people book with IX Rental than other companies in the country.

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

    At AED 86/day, the cheapest car rental price in Japan was found in Narita. On average, Narita has the cheapest daily rental car price (AED 113/day), which is 47% 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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