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Cheap Car Rentals in Japan from $32

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What are the car rental prices for popular cities in Japan?

Below are the cheapest cities to rent a car in Japan

Price

$30 - $47

Out of all the popular cities in Japan, Okinawa is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $30/day. Renting a car in Okinawa is 36% cheaper than renting one in Sapporo where the per day rate is around $47. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Japan to get a rental car in are: Kumamoto ($38/day), Fukuoka ($38/day), and Osaka ($42/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Tokyo should expect to spend around $43/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Japan is Tokyo.

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Japan?

January

$57

February

$54

March

$54

April

$56

May

$50

June

$49

July

$55

August

$54

September

$49

October

$49

November

$50

December

$54

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Japan is June. The most expensive time to rent a car is January. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular Car Types in Japan

In Japan, there are 4,727 active rental locations from 41 car rental companies. Small is the cheapest car type to rent in Japan in the past week - currently priced from $32/day. View deals for 4 car types available to rent in this destination:

Compare available car types for rental in Japan

Small Cars

$50 - $61

All Car Types

$100 - $120

To rent a Small car in Japan, you would pay an average price of $55/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a Small car in Japan (~$50/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$61/day). In fact, October is about 10% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small rental for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Japan, renting a Small car saves you 50% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Japan Small rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Medium car in Japan, you would pay an average price of $89/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a Medium car in Japan (~$81/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~$108/day). In fact, August is about 10% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium rental for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Japan, renting a Medium car saves you 19% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Japan Medium rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Large car in Japan, you would pay an average price of $142/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a Large car in Japan (~$123/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$162/day). In fact, December is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large rental for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Japan, renting a Large car is 24% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a SUV car in Japan, you would pay an average price of $95/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a SUV car in Japan (~$79/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~$111/day). In fact, September is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Japan, renting a SUV car saves you 14% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Japan SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Van car in Japan, you would pay an average price of $115/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a Van car in Japan (~$99/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~$133/day). In fact, July is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Van rental for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Japan, renting a Van car is 5% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Japan Van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Luxury car in Japan, you would pay an average price of $167/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a Luxury car in Japan (~$126/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$201/day). In fact, July is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Luxury rental for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Japan, renting a Luxury car is 35% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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Top rental agencies in Japan

Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Japan, including those that serve Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.

Toyota Rent a Car

842 locations

Nippon Rent-A-Car

663 locations

Times

488 locations

Nissan Rent-A-Car

471 locations

Europcar

321 locations

keddy by Europcar

319 locations

Sunnycars

277 locations

ORIX Rent a Car

240 locations

Best Japan Car Rental Deals Found

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These are some of the best options we've found for those looking for car rentals in Japan, including options within a close proximity to Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.

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