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Cheap Car Rentals in Japan from ₱1,394

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Japan with a pick-up date of 6/10 and drop-off date of 6/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. 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 avril 13, 2025.

Most popular company

JDM Rent a car

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

₱3,211

Cheapest price per day

₱1,394

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 4,456 pickup locations in Japan to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on avril 13, 2025.

Price

₱1,848 - ₱3,418

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 avril 13, 2025.

January

₱3,576

February

₱3,406

March

₱3,349

April

₱3,406

May

₱3,349

June

₱3,235

July

₱3,349

August

₱3,519

September

₱3,235

October

₱3,463

November

₱3,406

December

₱3,690

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 avril 13, 2025.

There are 161 rental agencies servicing Japan. These agencies, altogether, have 6,575 rental locations available. Need an affordable rental? small car is the cheapest car type to rent in Japan with prices from ₱1,394 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can rent in Japan:

Economy

Economy

₱1,394+

Compact

Compact

₱1,394+

Intermediate

Intermediate

₱3,132+

Standard

Standard

₱4,044+

Minivan

Minivan

₱4,678+

Mini

Mini

₱2,836+

Passenger van

Passenger van

₱2,664+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

₱2,617+

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 avril 13, 2025.

Small cars

₱2,616 - ₱3,582

All Car Types

₱4,058 - ₱6,337

To rent a small car in Japan, you would pay an average price of ₱3,148/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Japan (~₱2,616/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~₱3,582/day). In fact, July is about 17% 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 37% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Japan, you would pay an average price of ₱5,964/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Japan (~₱4,738/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~₱6,822/day). In fact, June is about 21% 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 18% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Japan, you would pay an average price of ₱6,227/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Japan (~₱4,947/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~₱9,856/day). In fact, June is about 21% 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 ₱4,894/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Japan (~₱3,867/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~₱12,545/day). In fact, March is about 21% 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 1% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Japan, you would pay an average price of ₱7,123/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a van in Japan (~₱5,171/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~₱8,423/day). In fact, March is about 28% 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 31% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios₱1,394/day
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Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios
Toyota Corolla₱1,778/day
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Toyota Corolla

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 avril 13, 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Japan, including locations near Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

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 reviews225 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 ₱4,143. Data was last updated on avril 13, 2025.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car rentals in Japan, including locations near Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya. If these deals don't match what you're looking for, not to worry -- deals are updated on a regular basis.
Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios₱1,394/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios
Toyota Corolla₱1,778/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios₱1,956/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on avril 13, 2025.
  • Which car rental 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 rental car companies in Japan.

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

    With an average price of ₱2,781/day, Europcar is the most popular car rental provider in Japan, booking 188% more rental cars than any other provider.

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

    At ₱1,289/day, the cheapest car rental price in Japan was found in Narita. On average, Narita has the cheapest daily rental car price (₱1,522/day), which is 43% below average price for cities in Japan.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Japan?

    In Japan, drivers are expected to drive on the left side of the road.

Van rentals in Japan

Find van rental deals in Japan from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in Japan cost an average of ₱5,907 per day. Price data was last updated on avril 13, 2025.
Finding the right van for rent in Japan can be daunting, so we've assembled these deals for you, including pickup locations near Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya. To provide you with as many options as possible, we're constantly replacing these deals with new ones so be sure to check back soon.
Ford EcoSport₱2,553/day
5
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A/C
Ford EcoSport
Toyota Innova₱4,295/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova
Toyota Innova₱4,520/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova

Car rentals by fuel type in Japan

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Japan. Currently, Gas/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Japan. Deals were last updated on avril 13, 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Japan. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Gas/Diesel being the cheapest (₱58+).

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

₱58+

Hybrid

Hybrid

₱70+

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