Car Rental in Japan
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Akita Airport Car Rental
Economy
Mazda 2
or similar
$43.74
/ per day
Chitose Airport Car Rental
Compact
Suzuki Solio
or similar
$49.18
/ per day
Chitose Airport Car Rental
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla
or similar
$73.77
/ per day
Chitose Airport Car Rental
Standard Van
Mitsubishi Delica
or similar
$88.53
/ per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Akita Airport Car Rental
Premium Van
Mazda Biante
or similar
$111.75
/ per day
Chitose Airport Car Rental
Compact
Nissan Note
or similar
$49.18
/ per day
Naha Airport Car Rental
Compact
Toyota Roomy
or similar
$63.93
/ per day
Naha Airport Car Rental
Compact SUV
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
or similar
$72.12
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 16:54 on 2023-11-27. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Languages
Japanese
Currency
JPY
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+81
Average car rental price
$69 per day
Average car rental length
7 days
Speed limit within town
30 - 40 km/h or 19 - 25 mph
Speed limit out of town
60 - 100 km/h or 37 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.03%
Average gasoline price
$1.11 per liter or $4.20 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
$1.01 per liter or $3.81 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
$1.18 per liter or $4.47 / 1 gallon
Top 12 Most Popular Cities in Japan
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Car Rental in Tokyo from $43.74 per day
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Car Rental in Chitose from $45.52 per day
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Car Rental in Fukuoka from $44.95 per day
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Car Rental in Kyoto from $44.30 per day
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Car Rental in Nagasaki from $43.74 per day
Top 7 Most Popular Locations in Japan
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Car Rental at Tokyo Narita Airport from $43.74 per day
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Car Rental at Chitose Airport from $45.52 per day
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Car Rental at Tokyo Haneda Airport from $43.74 per day
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Car Rental at Fukuoka International Airport from $44.95 per day
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Car Rental at Kyoto Train Station from $44.30 per day
Map of Car Rental Locations
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Japan?
The cost of renting a car in Japan varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day in Japan
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Japan is July — when rental costs average $59.08 per day. This is 31% cheaper than the yearly average and 57% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $136.84 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What’s the average rental length in Japan?
How long renters typically keep their vehicle sometimes varies depending on the time of year. Travelers tend to keep their rental cars longer in December — an average of 10 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in April — an average of 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Japan
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Japan?
Based on how many customers search for a car in Japan, the most popular month is October, while the least popular is April.
Monthly searches in Japan by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Rental Information
| Car rental locations | 68 |
| Airport locations | 44 |
| Popular suppliers | Europcar, yesaway |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, Vans, SUVs |
| Lowest price | $44 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Europcar |
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europcar | Mazda 2 | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| yesaway | Mitsubishi Delica | 4 | 3 | Vans |
| Europcar | Nissan Note | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| yesaway | Toyota Roomy | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Europcar | Mazda Biante | 5 | 3 | Vans |
| yesaway | Nissan Note | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| yesaway | Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Europcar | Toyota Alphard | 5 | 3 | Vans |
| Eurocar Test | Audi A3 Sportback | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
Our Customers' Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
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Malaysia
Nissan Note
November 6, 2023
Nature sports
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Singapore
Nissan Note
November 3, 2023
Nature spots
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
Enterprise
8.6 / 10
Lowest rated company
Nico Nico Rent a Car
8.4 / 10
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
$69.02
Lowest daily price
$43.74
Total cars available
84
Top 9 Suppliers in Japan in 2023
Europcar
51 locations
Enterprise
15 locations
SIXT
25 locations
yesaway
2 locations
$49 - $119
Alamo
14 locations
Hertz
35 locations
National
20 locations
Nippon Rent a Car
32 locations
Nico Nico Rent a Car
6 locations
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Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2022
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Inc. 5000 Europe - Top 500 Companies 2019
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