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Cheap Car Rentals in Japan from AED 160

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 17/5 and drop-off date of 27/5. 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 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 2 April 2026.

Most popular company

Nissan Rent-A-Car

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

AED 185

Cheapest price per day

AED 160
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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 2 April 2026.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Japan this past week from 6,806 hire locations out of 221 hire agencies. Prices for a Japan small car hire start from AED 160/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

AED 165+

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Compact

Compact

AED 207+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 247+

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Standard

Standard

AED 165+

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People carrier

People carrier

AED 327+

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Mini

Mini

AED 160+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

AED 208+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

AED 522+

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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 PicantoAED 160/day
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Mitsubishi Mirage G4AED 165/day
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Mitsubishi Mirage G4
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Peugeot 301AED 167/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 281. Data was last updated on 2 April 2026.
Kia PicantoAED 160/day
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Kia Picanto
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Ford FusionAED 165/day
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Ford Fusion
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Peugeot 301AED 165/day
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Peugeot 301
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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 166/day on average when booked 33 days ahead, which saves you 231% off the average price.

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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 125.71/day. AMB Rental Car also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at AED 140.88/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 196. 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 196

May

AED 191

June

AED 179

July

AED 184

August

AED 186

September

AED 170

October

AED 181

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 1,500 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 4,230 pickup locations in Japan to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 2 April 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 109/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 2 April 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

8.4
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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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•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

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 2 April 2026.

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

    The most popular car hire company at Japan is Alamo. With prices on ECONOMY starting at AED 170/day about 140% more people book with Alamo 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 46% 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 2 April 2026.
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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 24+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 26+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 24+

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