Car Rental in Japan

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- Cheapest car rental rates
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- Travel information
- Car rental prices in Japan
- The 11 most popular cities in Japan
- The 7 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 12 suppliers in Japan in 2025
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Travel information
The 11 most popular cities in Japan
The 7 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 monthJune | Most expensive month December | ||
Average price €66 | A good deal €52 | Cheapest supplier yesaway | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
€84
in January
€83
in February
€76
in March
€83
in April
€77
in May
€64
in June
€70
in July
€79
in August
€66
in September
€73
in October
€70
in November
€87
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Japan is June — when rental costs average €63.75 per day. This is 3% cheaper than the yearly average and 26% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average €86.71 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.
0.6 times in January
0.4 times in February
0.7 times in March
1.1 times in April
0.9 times in May
0.7 times in June
1.2 times in July
1.3 times in August
1.4 times in September
1.6 times in October
1.3 times in November
0.7 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 10 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in August — an average of 5 days.
10 days in January
7 days in February
8 days in March
6 days in April
7 days in May
6 days in June
7 days in July
5 days in August
5 days in September
5 days in October
5 days in November
6 days in December
Car rental information
📍 Car rental locations | 135 |
✈️ Airport locations | 48 |
🔥 Popular suppliers | Alamo, yesaway, Enterprise, Europcar, Relax Rent A Car |
🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars, Vans, Small cars, Large cars |
🤑 Lowest price | €32 per day |
👛 Cheapest supplier | yesaway |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alamo | Honda Fit | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
Alamo | Toyota Sienta | 4 | 2 | Van |
Alamo | Suzuki Wagon R | 4 | 2 | Small car |
Enterprise | Honda Fit | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
Alamo | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 4 | Large car |
yesaway | Toyota Roomy | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
yesaway | Toyota Alphard | 4 | 3 | Van |
Alamo | Suzuki Wagon | 2 | 1 | Small car |
yesaway | Mitsubishi Delica | 4 | 3 | Van |
Enterprise | Suzuki Wagon R | 4 | 2 | Small car |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Japan

Car rental statistics
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