Car Rental in Japan

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Honda N-Box


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Honda N-Box


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Nissan Note


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Honda Fit


Nissan Note

Honda Fit

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Nissan Note

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- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- The 11 most popular cities in Japan
- The 8 most popular locations in Japan
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Japan and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Nov 14, 2026)
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Japan
- Car rental statistics
- Top 29 suppliers in Japan in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
The 11 most popular cities in Japan
The 8 most popular locations in Japan
Map of top car rental locations
When to book in Japan and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Japan?
The cost of renting a car in Japan varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthOctober | Most expensive month January | ||
| Average price $53 | A good deal $27 | Cheapest supplier BE KOBE | Cheapest car type Small cars |
$73
in January
$67
in February
$58
in March
$54
in April
$53
in May
$52
in June
$52
in July
$54
in August
$51
in September
$50
in October
$54
in November
$66
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Japan is October — when rental costs average $49.70 per day. This is 6% cheaper than the yearly average and 32% cheaper than renting a car in January (when prices average $72.83 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.
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 February.
Same as average in January
0.7 times in February
Same as average in March
1.2 times in April
1.2 times in May
0.7 times in June
Same as average in July
0.8 times in August
Same as average in September
1.3 times in October
1.2 times in November
0.9 times in December
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 January — an average of 8 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in February — an average of 6 days.
8 days in January
6 days in February
7 days in March
7 days in April
6 days in May
6 days in June
7 days in July
7 days in August
6 days in September
6 days in October
6 days in November
8 days in December
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 219 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 52 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Alamo, yesaway, IX Rental, Avis, EASYCAR |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars, small cars, SUVs, vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $21 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | BE KOBE |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Honda Fit | 4 | Medium car |
| Alamo | Toyota Raize | 5 | SUV |
| Avis | Honda Fit | 4 | Small car |
| National | Honda Fit | 4 | Medium car |
| Alamo | Toyota Sienta | 4 | Van |
| yesaway | BMW 1 Series | 4 | Medium car |
| yesaway | Nissan Note | 4 | Medium car |
| Alamo | Honda StepWGN | 4 | Van |
| Alamo | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Large car |
| Avis | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Medium car |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Nov 14, 2026)
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Japan

Car rental statistics
Top 29 suppliers in Japan in 2026





























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