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Cheapest car rental rates

Osaka Kansai Airport
Mini
Honda N-Box or similar
Honda N-Box
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
yesaway
DKK 328.98 per day
Ishigaki Airport
Compact
Honda Fit or similar
Honda Fit
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
DKK 423.44 per day
Hiroshima Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
DKK 575.59 per day
Tokyo Narita Airport
Economy
Toyota Aqua or similar
Toyota Aqua
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Relax Rent A Car
DKK 628.04 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Naha Downtown
Premium
Tesla Model 3 or similar
Tesla Model 3
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Lightmarks EV Rental
DKK 1,120.28 per day
Tokyo Narita Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Golf STW or similar
Volkswagen Golf STW
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
yesaway
DKK 526.26 per day
Tokyo Narita Airport
Luxury
BMW 3 Series or similar
BMW 3 Series
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
yesaway
DKK 656.92 per day
Tokyo Narita Airport
Special Van
Toyota Alphard or similar
Toyota Alphard
  • 7
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
yesaway
DKK 674.00 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 4:57 AM on 3/10/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
Japanese
Currency
JPY
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+81
Average car rental price
DKK 617 per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
30 - 40 km/h or 19 - 25 mph
Speed limit out of town
60 - 100 km/h or 37 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.03%
Rating
8.5 / 10
Average gas price
DKK 4.54 per liter or DKK 17.18 per gallon
Lowest gas price
DKK 4.03 per liter or DKK 15.24 per gallon
Highest gas price
DKK 4.88 per liter or DKK 18.49 per gallon

The 11 most popular cities in Japan

  1. Tokyo from DKK 418.97 per day
  2. Chitose from DKK 358.08 per day
  3. Fukuoka from DKK 382.55 per day
  4. Osaka from DKK 328.98 per day
  5. Kyoto from DKK 394.87 per day
  6. Kagoshima from DKK 425.46 per day
  7. Nagasaki from DKK 387.26 per day
  8. Miyazaki from DKK 382.03 per day
  9. Yokohama from DKK 382.03 per day
  10. Sendai from DKK 382.55 per day
  11. Hiroshima from DKK 381.51 per day

The 7 most popular locations in Japan

  1. Chitose Airport from DKK 358.08 per day
  2. Tokyo Narita Airport from DKK 435.53 per day
  3. Fukuoka International Airport from DKK 386.73 per day
  4. Tokyo Haneda Airport from DKK 445.46 per day
  5. Osaka Kansai Airport from DKK 328.98 per day
  6. Kyoto Train Station from DKK 514.70 per day
  7. Kagoshima Airport from DKK 425.46 per day

Map of car rental locations

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.
Average rental costs per day in Japan
DKK 623.26
January
DKK 621.18
February
DKK 506.42
March
DKK 504.78
April
DKK 507.61
May
DKK 495.30
June
DKK 573.50
July
DKK 589.69
August
DKK 494.70
September
DKK 541.11
October
DKK 521.64
November
DKK 646.99
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Japan is September — when rental costs average DKK 494.70 per day. This is 10% cheaper than the yearly average and 24% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average DKK 646.99 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 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 April — an average of 5 days.
Average number of rental days in Japan
10
January
7
February
6
March
5
April
5
May
5
June
5
July
5
August
5
September
5
October
5
November
6
December

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.
Monthly searches in Japan by pick-up date relative to the average
54%
January
39%
February
97%
March
131%
April
121%
May
68%
June
107%
July
120%
August
129%
September
146%
October
121%
November
65%
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 108
Airport locations 47
Popular suppliers Alamo, yesaway, Enterprise, Europcar, Relax Rent A Car
Popular car categories Medium cars, Vans, Small cars, Large cars
Lowest price DKK 329 per day
Cheapest supplier yesaway

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Alamo Honda Fit 4 2 Medium cars
Alamo Suzuki Wagon R 4 2 Small cars
Enterprise Honda Fit 4 2 Medium cars
Alamo Toyota Sienta 4 2 Vans
Alamo Toyota Corolla 4 2 Large cars
Alamo Toyota Corolla 4 4 Large cars
yesaway Toyota Roomy 4 2 Medium cars
yesaway Mitsubishi Delica 4 3 Vans
Enterprise Suzuki Wagon R 4 2 Small cars
Europcar Mazda 2 4 1 Small cars

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

Australia
Suzuki Wagon R
11/12/24
The car hire provided me with an opportunity to explore parts of Kyushu and see elements that I wouldn't of been able to otherwise. This was exactly what I was after.
Hong Kong
Toyota Aqua
3/4/24
Restaurants are good and not expensive.
Malaysia
Nissan Note
11/6/23
Nature sports
Photo by Tsu Ching W. about renting a Nissan Note in Japan (11/6/23)
Singapore
Nissan Note
11/3/23
Nature spots

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
yesaway
8.2 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Europcar
7.5 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
4
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
DKK 616.70
Lowest daily price
DKK 328.98
Total cars available
1664

Top 11 suppliers in Japan in 2025

yesaway
yesaway
Very good 8.2 / 29 reviews
4 locations
DKK 329 - DKK 1,539
Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.2 / 50 reviews
70 locations
DKK 382 - DKK 1,054
Enterprise
Enterprise
Average 7.9 / 15 reviews
79 locations
DKK 426 - DKK 1,093
SIXT
SIXT
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
22 locations
DKK 426 - DKK 1,093
Nico Nico Rent a Car
Nico Nico Rent a Car
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
6 locations
DKK 426 - DKK 1,093
National
National
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
74 locations
DKK 426 - DKK 1,093
Hertz
Hertz
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
21 locations
DKK 426 - DKK 1,093
Nippon Rent a Car
Nippon Rent a Car
Average 7.6 / 1 review
32 locations
DKK 426 - DKK 1,093
Relax Rent A Car
Relax Rent A Car
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
2 locations
DKK 628 - DKK 1,284
Lightmarks EV Rental
Lightmarks EV Rental
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
1 location
DKK 1,120
Europcar
Europcar
Average 7.5 / 24 reviews
33 locations
DKK 1,120

Highly recommended by our customers

Mar 16, 2025
Easy to select and to pay
Easy to select and to pay
Rob van haaren
Mar 16, 2025
Fun in La Paz Mexico
Car was waiting for us. no hassle at pick up or drop off. Had car for 12 days added 2000 KM to it, returned it dusty and dirty and no hassles or extra cleaning fees. Roads outside lapaz (esp north to Loreta and beyond to Guerro Negre are filled with pot holes)
Steve M
Mar 16, 2025
price
good price as always
Jacek Rzepka
Mar 16, 2025
Everything is ok
The staff came to pick us up at the airport, they explained everything to us in English. When we brought the car back, they took us back to the airport, which is a 3 minute drive away.
Barbara Skvarca
Mar 16, 2025
Very simple to book...terms clearly…
Very simple to book...terms clearly legible and fre cancellation
Sinead
Mar 16, 2025
The best beder
The best beder
Michal Krasilinec
Mar 16, 2025
Overall good experience
Good price. Car was nearly new, in a very good condition. No fuss rental and return.
Dariusz Jankowski
Mar 16, 2025
Easy filters allowing me to select what…
Easy filters allowing me to select what I want not what is being pushed at you. Loved it
Dave
Mar 16, 2025
Reliable service
Reliable service. They provided fully detailed information about the rental. My friend booked a car through this service and was not asked for a credit card when leaving a deposit. I assumed the same conditions would apply to me, so I purchased insurance from Discover Cars and opted for no coverage at the same rental agency since the Discover Cars option was cheaper. At the rental agency, I noticed that my booking was slightly different from my friend's, as I didn't have the option to leave a deposit using a Visa or MasterCard debit card, while he did. It seems something has changed. I had to buy full coverage at the rental agency to rent a car without a credit card. Right before taking the car, I requested the cancellation of the full coverage I bought through Discover Cars. After a short discussion, the support specialist Atena accepted my refund request, and I received the money within minutes. Pay attention to the conditions under which you make the booking—Discover Cars describes everything really well.
Vladimir Klipert
Mar 16, 2025
Easy to book
Easy to book. Clear web site
Eran Sharon
Mar 16, 2025
excellent experience
excellent experience
Christine
Mar 16, 2025
easy booking
Liked the full coverage option. Friend highly recommends Discover Cras.
John Andrew Walker
Mar 16, 2025
great price and also website user…
great price and also website user friendly
LUDOVICO MANZELLA
Mar 15, 2025
Great value
Great value, great service. Nice clean car, helpful service agent on pick-up/drop-off. Deposit was refunded within a few days.
James P
Mar 15, 2025
Couldnt be easier
I just love how easy it is to book and the selection is great.
Van Huddleston
Mar 15, 2025
Easy & affordable
Easy, clear, affordable!
Leili Sinaei

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