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Cheap Car Rentals in Japan from AED 169
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 22/8 and drop-off date of 29/8. 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 17 August 2025.
Most popular company | IX Rental |
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Most common car type | Full-size |
Average price per day | AED 149 |
Cheapest price per day | AED 169 |
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 17 August 2025.
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Japan this past week from 6,633 hire locations out of 182 hire agencies. Prices for a Japan small car hire start from AED 169/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Economy
AED 169+
Compact
AED 183+
Intermediate
AED 259+
Standard
AED 302+
Mini
AED 176+
Passenger van
AED 278+
Intermediate SUV
AED 223+
Intermediate estate car
AED 260+
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 medium 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:
Kia RioAED 169/day
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Fiat 500AED 176/day
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Seat LeonAED 183/day
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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 264. Data was last updated on 17 August 2025.
Kia RioAED 169/day
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Seat LeonAED 183/day
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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 35 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around AED 178/day on average when booked 35 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? Crq-carrent had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only AED 72.29/day. IX Rental also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at AED 78.71/day.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Japan?
Planning to hire a car in Japan? June is the cheapest month, costing about AED 177 per day. In contrast, October is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 212. 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 204
February
AED 201
March
AED 192
April
AED 206
May
AED 195
June
AED 177
July
AED 191
August
AED 197
September
AED 190
October
AED 212
November
AED 201
December
AED 209
What car do most people hire in Japan?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Japan are the following: Passenger van cars (Toyota Sienna or similar), Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar), and Compact cars (Toyota Sienna or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Japan?
Toyota Rent a Car has 1,493 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. ORIX Rent a Car has the second-highest number of locations in Japan at 887.
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 17 August 2025.
Toyota Rent a Car
1493 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
8.0
ORIX Rent a Car
4 reviews•887 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.7
Value
10.0
Alamo
16 reviews•112 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Overall
8.9
Pick-up/drop-off
9.0
Value
9.0
Nissan Rent-A-Car
23 reviews•529 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
8.7
Overall
8.7
Pick-up/drop-off
8.8
Value
8.9
Hertz
18 reviews•222 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Overall
8.3
Pick-up/drop-off
8.5
Value
8.3
Budget
8 reviews•86 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.9
Pick-up/drop-off
8.2
Value
7.8
Europcar
1 review•311 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.7
Overall
7.7
Pick-up/drop-off
7.4
Value
7.7
Nippon Rent-A-Car
1 review•806 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
7.0
Pick-up/drop-off
6.0
Value
9.0
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 August 2025.
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 79/day about 125% 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 143/day, the cheapest car rental price in Japan was found in Tokyo. On average, Tokyo has the cheapest daily rental car price (AED 179/day), which is 0% 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.
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 17 August 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 (AED 51+).
Hybrid
AED 76+
Petrol/Diesel
AED 51+