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Cheap Car Rentals in Tokyo from $44

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Tokyo car rentals in 2023

Most popular company

NISSAN

Price of gas per gallon

$4.62

Average price per day

$53

Cheapest price per day

$43

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

January

$58

February

$54

March

$54

April

$57

May

$51

June

$49

July

$55

August

$65

September

$50

October

$51

November

$51

December

$56

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Tokyo is June. The most expensive time to rent a car is August. 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 Tokyo

Small is the cheapest car type you can rent in Tokyo this past week from 383 rental locations out of 18 rental agencies. Prices for a Tokyo Small rental start from $44/day. Check out available deals for 3 car types currently offered at listed car rental agencies here:

Compare available car types for rental in Tokyo

Small

$53 - $62

All Car Types

$99 - $121

To rent a Small in Tokyo, Japan, you would pay an average price of $56/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a Small in Tokyo, Japan (~$53/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~$62/day). In fact, July is about 6% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small rental for Tokyo. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Tokyo, renting a Small saves you 49% 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 Tokyo Small rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Medium in Tokyo, Japan, you would pay an average price of $89/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a Medium in Tokyo, Japan (~$76/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~$108/day). In fact, November is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium rental for Tokyo. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Tokyo, renting a Medium saves you 18% 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 Tokyo Medium rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Large in Tokyo, Japan, you would pay an average price of $141/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a Large in Tokyo, Japan (~$116/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~$157/day). In fact, September is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large rental for Tokyo. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Tokyo, renting a Large 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 in Tokyo, Japan, you would pay an average price of $91/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Tokyo, Japan (~$79/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$107/day). In fact, January is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Tokyo. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Tokyo, renting a SUV saves you 17% 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.

To rent a Van in Tokyo, Japan, you would pay an average price of $115/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a Van in Tokyo, Japan (~$104/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~$138/day). In fact, November is about 10% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Van rental for Tokyo. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Tokyo, renting a Van is 6% 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 Tokyo Van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Luxury in Tokyo, Japan, you would pay an average price of $166/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a Luxury in Tokyo, Japan (~$144/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$192/day). In fact, September is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Luxury rental for Tokyo. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Tokyo, renting a Luxury 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 Tokyo

Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Tokyo, such as Hertz, Europcar and National. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Hertz

10.0
Wonderful
1 review17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Europcar

10.0
Wonderful
1 review16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

National

16 locations

Nissan Rent-A-Car

8.8
Very good
1 review77 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.4

Toyota Rent a Car

47 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

15 locations

Times

29 locations

Nippon Rent-A-Car

74 locations

Best Tokyo car rental deals found

Check out some of the best deals for car rentals in Tokyo recently found.
These are the best deals we've found on rentals cars in Tokyo. Make sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for, as deals are updated frequently.

Car rental FAQs

What is the cheapest rental car found in Tokyo?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $53/day when booking a rental car in Tokyo. The best deal a user found was for $43/day from Hertz, booked on Sep. 24.

What car rental company is typically the cheapest in Tokyo?

According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Tokyo from the following companies over the past two weeks: Nissan Rent-A-Car ($44/day), Alamo ($46/day), and Avis ($46/day).

Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Tokyo?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Hertz (10.0 rating), Europcar (10.0 rating) and Nissan Rent-A-Car (8.8 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Tokyo.

What are gas prices like in Tokyo?

The average gas price in Tokyo is $4.62/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between $55 and $79 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Tokyo for a week from Nissan Rent-A-Car?

From Nissan Rent-A-Car you can rent a car in Tokyo from about $331 per week on average.

How far in advance should I rent a car in Tokyo for the best price?

Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting the vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 17% on your car rental. For a below average price in Tokyo, Cheapflights recommends booking your car rental at least 7 days in advance.

Can I rent a car for a month in Tokyo?

Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Tokyo. Check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Tokyo for a month?

Generally, a month-long car rental in Tokyo can be found for about $1,420, with the average price for a rental being around $47 a day. Book with Hertz, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 35% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Tokyo.

How much is a car rental in Tokyo for a weekend?

$71 is typically the average cost for a rental car for the weekend in Tokyo, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when traveling to Tokyo, then opt for a Economy rental vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of October, you can expect to find car rental prices on Cheapflights for as low as $59/day.

What car do most people rent in Tokyo?

The most popular car chosen by those traveling to Tokyo is Economy (Class Economy Car) based on our Cheapflights data.

Car type options available for Tokyo

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