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Cheap Car Rentals in Japan from AED 175

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 1/6 and drop-off date of 8/6. 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 22 avril 2025.

Most popular company

Nissan Rent-A-Car

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

AED 230

Cheapest price per day

AED 175

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Japan and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 22 avril 2025.

January

AED 231

February

AED 220

March

AED 216

April

AED 224

May

AED 216

June

AED 209

July

AED 216

August

AED 227

September

AED 209

October

AED 224

November

AED 220

December

AED 238

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Japan is June. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 22 avril 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Japan this past week from 6,594 hire locations out of 167 hire agencies. Prices for a Japan small car hire start from AED 175/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

AED 175+

Compact

Compact

AED 192+

Standard

Standard

AED 331+

Mini

Mini

AED 199+

Passenger van

Passenger van

AED 303+

Intermediate estate car

Intermediate estate car

AED 270+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 283+

Standard estate car

Standard estate car

AED 381+

Compare available car types for rental in Japan

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Japan to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 22 avril 2025.

Small cars

AED 158 - AED 370

All Car Types

AED 219 - AED 391

To rent a small car in Japan, you would pay an average price of AED 232/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Japan (~AED 158/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 370/day). In fact, January is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Japan, renting a small car saves you 24% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Japan small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Japan, you would pay an average price of AED 350/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Japan (~AED 243/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~AED 556/day). In fact, August is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Japan, renting a medium car is 14% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Japan medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Japan, you would pay an average price of AED 235/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Japan (~AED 320/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~AED 762/day). In fact, October is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Japan, renting a large car saves you 23% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a SUV in Japan, you would pay an average price of AED 270/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Japan (~AED 265/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 441/day). In fact, August is about 2% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Japan, renting a SUV saves you 11% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Japan SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Japan, you would pay an average price of AED 372/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a van in Japan (~AED 194/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~AED 625/day). In fact, March is about 48% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Japan, renting a van is 19% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Japan van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Suzuki SwiftAED 175/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Nissan SunnyAED 192/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Sunny
Toyota YarisAED 194/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

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 22 avril 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Japan, including those serving the greater Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka area. Helpful information on each car rental agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

Toyota Rent a Car

1491 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

ORIX Rent a Car

10.0
Wonderful
4 reviews886 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.7

Value

10.0

Alamo

8.9
Very Good
16 reviews112 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.0

Nissan Rent-A-Car

8.7
Very Good
23 reviews530 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.9

Hertz

8.2
Very Good
18 reviews226 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.2

Budget

8.0
Very Good
7 reviews87 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.9

Europcar

7.3
Good
1 review319 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.3

Nippon Rent-A-Car

7.0
Good
1 review806 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

9.0

Best Japan car rental deals found

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 280. Data was last updated on 22 avril 2025.
These are some of the best options we've found for those looking for car rentals in Japan, including options within a close proximity to Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Suzuki SwiftAED 175/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Nissan SunnyAED 192/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Sunny
Toyota YarisAED 194/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 22 avril 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Japan?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, ME Rental Car (10.0 rating), Toyota Rent a Car (10.0 rating) and ORIX Rent a Car (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Japan.

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

    The most popular car hire company at Japan is Europcar. With prices on ECONOMY starting at AED 139/day about 282% more people book with Europcar than other companies in the country.

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

    At AED 168/day, the cheapest car rental price in Japan was found in Tokyo. On average, Tokyo has the cheapest daily rental car price (AED 215/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.

Small car rentals in Japan

Find small car rental deals in Japan from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Japan cost an average of AED 250 per day. Price data was last updated on 22 avril 2025.
Kia PicantoAED 199/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia PicantoAED 247/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia PicantoAED 247/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

Car rentals by fuel type in Japan

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Japan. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Japan. Deals were last updated on 22 avril 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Japan. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (AED 81+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 81+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 87+

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