Car Rental in Japan

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Nissan Note


Nissan Note


Toyota Prius


Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross


Honda Fit


Toyota Aqua


Toyota Aqua


Honda Fit


Toyota Roomy


Suzuki Alto


Honda Freed


Daihatsu Cuore


Nissan Note


Toyota Vitz


Nissan Note


Honda Fit


Toyota Corolla


Mazda Demio


Toyota Yaris


Honda Fit


Toyota Corolla


Daihatsu Move


Suzuki Palette


Toyota Prius


Honda N-Box


Suzuki Wagon R


Nissan Note


Honda Fit


Toyota Probox


Honda Fit


Honda N-Box


Toyota Yaris Cross


Nissan Serena


Nissan Note


Suzuki Wagon R


Honda Fit


Honda N-Box


Nissan Roox


Toyota Voxy


Nissan Serena


Toyota Aqua


Toyota Roomy


Nissan Note


Toyota Prius


BMW 2 Series


Toyota Corolla


Toyota Prius


BMW 1 Series


Honda Stepwgn


Suzuki Wagon R


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- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- The 30 most popular cities in Japan
- The 30 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
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Japan
- Car rental statistics
- Top 17 suppliers in Japan in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
The 30 most popular cities in Japan
The 30 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 monthApril | Most expensive month August | ||
| Average price $54 | A good deal $27 | Cheapest supplier IX Rental | Cheapest car type Small cars |
$83
in January
$71
in February
$61
in March
$57
in April
$61
in May
$75
in June
$84
in July
$89
in August
$68
in September
$70
in October
$69
in November
$73
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Japan is April — when rental costs average $57.03 per day. This is -5% cheaper than the yearly average and 36% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $88.53 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 April, while the least popular is June.
0.9 times in January
Same as average in February
1.5 times in March
1.9 times in April
1.2 times in May
0.5 times in June
0.6 times in July
0.7 times in August
Same as average in September
0.9 times in October
0.8 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 July — an average of 9 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in February — an average of 6 days.
7 days in January
6 days in February
6 days in March
7 days in April
6 days in May
6 days in June
9 days in July
6 days in August
6 days in September
6 days in October
6 days in November
7 days in December
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 171 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 49 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Alamo, yesaway, Avis, IX Rental, Relax Rent A Car |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars, small cars, SUVs, vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $24 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | IX Rental |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Honda Fit | 4 | Medium car |
| Alamo | Toyota Raize | 5 | SUV |
| Alamo | Toyota Sienta | 4 | Van |
| Avis | Honda Fit | 4 | Small car |
| yesaway | Toyota Roomy | 4 | Medium car |
| Alamo | Suzuki Wagon R | 2 | Small car |
| Alamo | Toyota Corolla STW | 5 | Station wagon |
| yesaway | BMW 1 Series | 4 | Medium car |
| yesaway | Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 4 | SUV |
| Avis | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Medium car |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Japan

Car rental statistics
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