Car Hire in Japan

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In which month is car hire in Japan the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car in Japan fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
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| Cheapest monthSeptember | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price TRY 2,774 | A good deal TRY 1,632 | Cheapest supplier Nemo Rent a Car | Cheapest car type Small cars |
TRY 4,121
in January
TRY 4,108
in February
TRY 3,759
in March
TRY 4,153
in April
TRY 3,815
in May
TRY 3,145
in June
TRY 3,525
in July
TRY 3,749
in August
TRY 2,853
in September
TRY 2,951
in October
TRY 2,908
in November
TRY 4,348
in December
The best month to hire a car in Japan is September — when the average price for a hire is TRY 2,852.88 per day. This is -3% less than the yearly average and 34% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is TRY 4,347.91 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
Which month is most favoured for hiring a car in Japan?
Given the number of customers searching for a car in Japan, September is the most popular, while February is the month that sees the lowest demand.
0.7 times in January
0.5 times in February
0.8 times in March
1.2 times in April
Same as average in May
0.8 times in June
Same as average in July
Same as average in August
1.6 times in September
1.5 times in October
1.3 times in November
0.7 times in December
How many days do people keep their hire cars, on average, 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 April — an average of 6 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
9 days in July
7 days in August
6 days in September
6 days in October
6 days in November
6 days in December
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 158 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 48 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Alamo, yesaway, Enterprise, Avis, EASYCAR |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars, People Carriers, Small cars, SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | TRY 1,420 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Nemo Rent a Car |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Honda Fit | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Alamo | Toyota Sienta | 4 | 2 | Van |
| Alamo | Toyota Raize | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Alamo | Suzuki Wagon | 2 | 1 | Small car |
| yesaway | Toyota Roomy | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Alamo | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 4 | Large car |
| Alamo | Suzuki Wagon R | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Avis | Honda Fit | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Alamo | Toyota Corolla STW | 5 | 3 | Station wagon |
| yesaway | Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 4 | 2 | SUV |
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