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Cheap Car Rentals in Japan from RM 109

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 16/2 and drop-off date of 18/2. 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 17 tammikuu 2025.

Most popular company

Times

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

RM 347

Cheapest price per day

RM 109

What are the car hire 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 5,104 pickup locations in Japan to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 tammikuu 2025.

Price

RM 101 - RM 205

Out of all the popular cities in Japan, Okinawa is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just RM 101/day. Renting a car in Okinawa is 51% cheaper than renting one in Osaka where the per day rate is around RM 205. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Japan to get a rental car in are: Fukuoka (RM 167/day), Sapporo (RM 192/day), and Nagoya (RM 195/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 RM 198/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 17 tammikuu 2025.

January

RM 265

February

RM 260

March

RM 260

April

RM 260

May

RM 260

June

RM 247

July

RM 256

August

RM 274

September

RM 251

October

RM 274

November

RM 265

December

RM 292

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 17 tammikuu 2025.

There are currently 6,530 hire locations operating in Japan spread across 134 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Japan is small car at RM 109 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

RM 194+

Compact

Compact

RM 224+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 276+

Standard

Standard

RM 375+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 407+

Mini

Mini

RM 206+

Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 348+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

RM 277+

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 17 tammikuu 2025.

Small cars

RM 251 - RM 353

All Car Types

RM 325 - RM 444

To rent a small car in Japan, you would pay an average price of RM 287/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Japan (~RM 251/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 353/day). In fact, June is about 13% 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 27% 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 RM 472/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Japan (~RM 411/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~RM 530/day). In fact, June is about 13% 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 17% 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 RM 491/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Japan (~RM 413/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~RM 555/day). In fact, May is about 16% 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 20% 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 RM 464/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Japan (~RM 336/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~RM 571/day). In fact, June is about 28% 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 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 van in Japan, you would pay an average price of RM 533/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a van in Japan (~RM 500/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~RM 569/day). In fact, May is about 7% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Honda CityRM 109/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City
Proton PersonaRM 129/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona
Hyundai i20RM 164/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20

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 17 tammikuu 2025.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Japan region, including those located within the Tokyo, Sapporo and Osaka area. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

Toyota Rent a Car

1491 locations

ORIX Rent a Car

886 locations

Nippon Rent-A-Car

805 locations

Nissan Rent-A-Car

532 locations

Times

505 locations

keddy by Europcar

336 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 RM 254. Data was last updated on 17 tammikuu 2025.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on rental cars in Japan including options serving Tokyo, Sapporo and Osaka. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
Honda CityRM 109/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City
Proton PersonaRM 129/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona
Hyundai i20RM 164/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 tammikuu 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Japan?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, KS 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 RM 173/day about 174% more people book with Europcar than other companies in the country.

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

    When visiting Japan, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Okinawa where rental cars typically will cost around RM 119/day (63% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Japan was found in Okinawa for just RM 102/day.

  • 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 RM 208 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 tammikuu 2025.
Perodua MyviRM 181/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi
Perodua MyviRM 183/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi
Perodua MyviRM 184/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi

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 17 tammikuu 2025.

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 (RM 42+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 53+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 42+

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