Car Rental in Japan

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Cheapest car rental rates

Naha Airport
Compact
Nissan Note or similar
Nissan Note
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
yesaway
$42.86 per day
Hiroshima Airport
Mini
Suzuki Wagon or similar
Suzuki Wagon
  • 4
  • 1
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$50.85 per day
Fukuoka International Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$76.02 per day
Tokyo Narita Airport
Economy
Toyota Aqua or similar
Toyota Aqua
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Relax Rent A Car
$90.56 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
$161.55 per day
Hiroshima Airport
Standard
Toyota Prius or similar
Toyota Prius
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$89.25 per day
Tokyo Narita Airport
Special Van
Toyota Alphard or similar
Toyota Alphard
  • 7
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
yesaway
$97.28 per day
Osaka Kansai Airport
Compact Elite SUV
Toyota FJ Cruiser or similar
Toyota FJ Cruiser
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
yesaway
$122.81 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 6:09 AM on 2/27/25. 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
$91 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
$0.64 per liter or $2.43 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.57 per liter or $2.16 per gallon
Highest gas price
$0.69 per liter or $2.60 per gallon

The 11 most popular cities in Japan

  1. Tokyo from $55.44 per day
  2. Chitose from $49.97 per day
  3. Fukuoka from $50.99 per day
  4. Osaka from $50.92 per day
  5. Kyoto from $52.73 per day
  6. Nagasaki from $51.65 per day
  7. Kagoshima from $56.47 per day
  8. Miyazaki from $50.92 per day
  9. Yokohama from $50.99 per day
  10. Sendai from $50.99 per day
  11. Hiroshima from $50.85 per day

The 7 most popular locations in Japan

  1. Chitose Airport from $49.97 per day
  2. Tokyo Narita Airport from $57.72 per day
  3. Fukuoka International Airport from $51.58 per day
  4. Tokyo Haneda Airport from $59.30 per day
  5. Osaka Kansai Airport from $51.53 per day
  6. Kyoto Train Station from $68.16 per day
  7. Kagoshima Airport from $56.47 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
$87.59
January
$86.47
February
$68.96
March
$70.94
April
$71.34
May
$69.86
June
$80.60
July
$82.87
August
$69.52
September
$76.13
October
$73.80
November
$90.92
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Japan is March — when rental costs average $68.96 per day. This is 11% cheaper than the yearly average and 24% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $90.92 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 October — an average of 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Japan
10
January
6
February
5
March
5
April
5
May
5
June
5
July
5
August
5
September
4
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
41%
February
110%
March
130%
April
120%
May
67%
June
107%
July
119%
August
128%
September
137%
October
125%
November
64%
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 $43 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
Europcar Mazda 2 4 1 Small cars
Alamo Toyota Corolla 4 4 Large cars
yesaway Toyota Roomy 4 2 Medium cars
Enterprise Suzuki Wagon R 4 2 Small cars
yesaway Mitsubishi Delica 4 3 Vans

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
Alamo
8.2 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Lightmarks EV Rental
7.6 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
4
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
$91.40
Lowest daily price
$42.86
Total cars available
1737

Top 11 suppliers in Japan in 2025

Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.2 / 49 reviews
70 locations
$51 - $139
yesaway
yesaway
Very good 8.1 / 27 reviews
4 locations
$43 - $222
Enterprise
Enterprise
Average 7.9 / 15 reviews
79 locations
$56 - $144
SIXT
SIXT
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
22 locations
$56 - $144
Nico Nico Rent a Car
Nico Nico Rent a Car
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
6 locations
$56 - $144
National
National
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
72 locations
$56 - $144
Hertz
Hertz
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
21 locations
$56 - $144
Europcar
Europcar
Average 7.6 / 24 reviews
33 locations
$56 - $144
Nippon Rent a Car
Nippon Rent a Car
Average 7.6 / 1 review
32 locations
$56 - $144
Relax Rent A Car
Relax Rent A Car
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
2 locations
$91 - $185
Lightmarks EV Rental
Lightmarks EV Rental
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
1 location
$162

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Feb 28, 2025
easy to book and fast confirmation
easy to book and fast confirmation
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Feb 28, 2025
price selection and value
price selection and value
katherine mclachlan
Feb 28, 2025
easy to book
easy to book
Elaine Kong
Feb 28, 2025
Simple and easy what else needs to be…
Simple and easy what else needs to be said . Perfect
gyslain lacasse
Feb 28, 2025
Best car rental company
Best car rental company
Joe
Feb 28, 2025
very good
it very very good experiance
Wikmedia Agency
Feb 28, 2025
Simple and easy dealing with third…
Simple and easy dealing with third party. No surprises on final price.
Gino
Feb 28, 2025
It was quick and efficient.
It was quick and efficient.
Jermaine Kirksey
Feb 28, 2025
Easy booking service
Easy booking service, lets hope the car is as good!!
Mr Pounder
Feb 28, 2025
All OK
Easy, fast and effective service
Turek Tomasz
Feb 28, 2025
Easy to find and compare alternatives
Easy to find and compare alternatives
Peter Paznokas
Feb 28, 2025
Cheaper price than I've been looking at…
Cheaper price than I've been looking at and website very easy to get through
Kym Mosgeller
Feb 28, 2025
fast and easy
fast and easy
Jerry Martin
Feb 28, 2025
Quick comparisons
Quick comparisons, clear options, easy bookings, great prices
Jeffrey Weir
Feb 28, 2025
Quick and easy
Quick and easy. Competitive prices.
Marek Kossowski

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