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Cheap Car Rentals in Japan from ₱1,992

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car rental in Japan with a pick-up date of 5/24 and drop-off date of 5/31. 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 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 May 16, 2024.

Most popular company

Times

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

₱3,678

Cheapest price per day

₱1,992

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 5,097 pickup locations in Japan to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on May 16, 2024.

Price

₱2,464 - ₱2,881

Out of all the popular cities in Japan, Tokyo is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just ₱2,464/day. Renting a car in Tokyo is 14% cheaper than renting one in Osaka where the per day rate is around ₱2,881. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Japan to get a rental car in are: Fukuoka (₱2,558/day), Okinawa (₱2,872/day), and Osaka (₱2,881/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Tokyo should expect to spend around ₱2,464/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Japan is Tokyo.

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 May 16, 2024.

January

₱3,272

February

₱3,387

March

₱3,330

April

₱3,330

May

₱2,928

June

₱2,813

July

₱3,157

August

₱3,789

September

₱2,870

October

₱2,870

November

₱2,985

December

₱3,502

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 May 16, 2024.

Small cars

₱2,685 - ₱3,755

All Car Types

₱3,943 - ₱5,978

To rent a small car in Japan, you would pay an average price of ₱3,231/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Japan (~₱2,685/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~₱3,755/day). In fact, August 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 ₱6,028/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Japan (~₱4,442/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~₱9,070/day). In fact, June is about 27% 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 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.

To rent a large car in Japan, you would pay an average price of ₱6,037/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Japan (~₱3,684/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~₱11,665/day). In fact, March is about 39% 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 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.

To rent a SUV in Japan, you would pay an average price of ₱5,132/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Japan (~₱4,720/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~₱7,295/day). In fact, July is about 9% 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 is 1% 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 van in Japan, you would pay an average price of ₱6,992/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a van in Japan (~₱5,703/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~₱9,632/day). In fact, November is about 19% 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 27% 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₱1,992/day
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Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios

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 May 16, 2024.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Japan, including locations near Tokyo, Osaka and Narita. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

Toyota Rent a Car

1492 locations

ORIX Rent a Car

885 locations

Nippon Rent-A-Car

802 locations

Nissan Rent-A-Car

529 locations

Times

507 locations

keddy by Europcar

333 locations

Europcar

321 locations

Shouqi

228 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 ₱5,263. Data was last updated on May 16, 2024.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car rentals in Japan, including locations near Tokyo, Osaka and Narita. 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₱1,992/day
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Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios
Toyota HiAce₱3,516/day
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Toyota HiAce
Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios₱3,741/day
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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 May 16, 2024.
  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Japan?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Flight Rent A Car (10.0 rating), Enterprise 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 ₱2,603/day, Times is the most popular car rental provider in Japan, booking 457% more rental cars than any other provider.

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

    At ₱1,862/day, the cheapest car rental price in Japan was found in Okinawa. On average, Fukuoka has the cheapest daily rental car price (₱2,645/day), which is 35% 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.

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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 ₱8,605 per day. Price data was last updated on May 16, 2024.
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 Narita. 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.
Honda BR-V₱5,277/day
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Honda BR-V
Toyota Innova₱5,298/day
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Toyota Innova
Toyota Innova₱6,217/day
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Toyota Innova

Car rentals by fuel type in Japan

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Japan. Deals were last updated on May 16, 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Japan. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Hybrid

Hybrid

₱52+

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