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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 16 March 2026.

Most common car type

Compact
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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 33 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around AED 167/day on average when booked 33 days ahead, which saves you 230% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Japan?

Looking to hire a car in Japan? KS Rental Car had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only AED 71.81/day. BE KOBE Car Rental also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at AED 83.34/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 170 per day. In contrast, April is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 198. 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 196

April

AED 198

May

AED 191

June

AED 180

July

AED 184

August

AED 187

September

AED 170

October

AED 182

November

AED 180

December

AED 187

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), SUV cars (Mazda CX-5 or similar), and Compact cars (Nissan Versa Note or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Japan?

Toyota Rent a Car has 1,503 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. ORIX Rent a Car has the second-highest number of locations in Japan at 894.

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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 16 March 2026.

Toyota Rent a Car

1503 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•894 locations
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Cleanliness

9.8

Comfort

9.8

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

9.6

Value

9.4

Hertz

8.4
Very Good
20 reviews•220 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

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

Nippon Rent-A-Car

8.4
Very Good
1 review•810 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.6

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

9.6

Nissan Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very Good
23 reviews•517 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.4

Budget

7.8
Good
8 reviews•93 locations
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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 reviews•116 locations
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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 16 March 2026.

  • 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 COMPACT starting at AED 203/day about 250% more people book with Nissan Rent-A-Car than other companies in the country.

  • 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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