Japan

Cheap Car Hire in Japan from AED 148

Tokyo, Japan
5 Apr — 12 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Tokyo, Japan
Fri 5/4
Noon
Fri 12/4
Noon

Japan car rentals in 2024

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 29 March 2024.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

AED 253

Cheapest price per day

AED 148

Japan car rental prices in popular cities

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 5,080 pickup locations in Japan to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 March 2024.

Price

AED 178 - AED 347

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 29 March 2024.

January

AED 209

February

AED 216

March

AED 212

April

AED 212

May

AED 190

June

AED 179

July

AED 201

August

AED 238

September

AED 183

October

AED 183

November

AED 190

December

AED 223

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Japan is June. The most expensive time to rent a car is August. 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.

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 29 March 2024.

Small cars

AED 175 - AED 254

All Car Types

AED 185 - AED 351

To rent a small car in Japan, you would pay an average price of AED 203/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Japan (~AED 175/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~AED 254/day). In fact, February is about 14% 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 30% 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 283/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Japan (~AED 267/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 406/day). In fact, January is about 6% 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 saves you 2% 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 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 363/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Japan (~AED 420/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~AED 713/day). In fact, February is about 15% 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 is 21% 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.

To rent a SUV in Japan, you would pay an average price of AED 281/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Japan (~AED 337/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~AED 463/day). In fact, March is about 19% 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 3% 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 339/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a van in Japan (~AED 300/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~AED 713/day). In fact, October is about 12% 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 16% 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:

Kia PicantoAED 148/day
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Kia Picanto
Nissan SunnyAED 152/day
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Nissan Sunny

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 29 March 2024.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Japan, including those serving the greater Tokyo, Fukuoka and Osaka area. Helpful information on each car rental agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

Toyota Rent a Car

1490 locations

ORIX Rent a Car

885 locations

Nippon Rent-A-Car

802 locations

Nissan Rent-A-Car

529 locations

Times

500 locations

keddy by Europcar

322 locations

Europcar

321 locations

Hertz

231 locations

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 244. Data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
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, Fukuoka and Osaka. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Kia PicantoAED 148/day
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Kia Picanto
Nissan SunnyAED 152/day
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Nissan Sunny
Hyundai AccentAED 162/day
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Hyundai Accent

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 March 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Japan?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Flight Rent A Car (10.0 rating), ORIX Rent a Car (10.0 rating) and Europcar (9.8 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 156/day about 54% 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 161/day, the cheapest car rental price in Japan was found in Tokyo. On average, Tokyo has the cheapest daily rental car price (AED 252/day), which is 16% 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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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 209 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
Kia PicantoAED 148/day
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A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia PicantoAED 148/day
2
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A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia PicantoAED 156/day
2
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A/C
Kia Picanto
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