Car Hire in Japan
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Osaka Kansai Airport
Mini
Honda N-Box or comparable
£33.95 per day
Ishigaki Airport
Compact
Honda Fit or comparable
£41.13 per day
Fukuoka International Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or comparable
£60.69 per day
Tokyo Narita Airport
Economy
Toyota Aqua or comparable
£72.31 per day
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Naha City Centre
Premium
Tesla Model 3 or comparable
£128.97 per day
Tokyo Narita Airport
Compact Elite
BMW 2 Series or comparable
£59.28 per day
Hiroshima Airport
Standard
Toyota Prius or comparable
£65.10 per day
Tokyo Haneda Airport
Luxury
Toyota Crown or comparable
£74.58 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 23:24 on 07/04/2025. 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
Dialing code
+81
Average car hire price
£67 per day
Average car hire length
5 days
Speed limit within city centre
30 - 40 km/h or 19 - 25 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
60 - 100 km/h or 37 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.03%
Average petrol price
£0.52 per litre or £1.98 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.46 per litre or £1.75 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£0.56 per litre or £2.13 per gallon
Map of Car Hire Destinations
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.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Japan
The best month to hire a car in Japan is September — when the average price for a hire is £57.24 per day. This is 11% less than the yearly average and 24% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is £75.50 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.
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.
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 5 days.
Average number of hire days in Japan
Which month is most favoured for hiring a car in Japan?
Given the number of customers searching for a car in Japan, October is the most popular, while February is the month that sees the lowest demand.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Japan Compared to the Yearly Average
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 112 |
| Airport locations | 47 |
| Popular suppliers | Alamo, yesaway, Enterprise, Europcar, Relax Rent A Car |
| Popular car categories | Medium cars, People Carriers, Small cars, Large cars |
| Lowest price | £34 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | yesaway |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | 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 | People Carriers |
| 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 | People Carriers |
| Enterprise | Suzuki Wagon R | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| yesaway | Toyota Alphard | 4 | 3 | People Carriers |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
yesaway
8.2 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Europcar
7.5 / 10
Total number of reviews
4
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
£67.00
Lowest daily price
£33.95
Total cars available
1673
Top 12 suppliers in Japan in 2025
yesaway
5 locations
£34 - £165
Alamo
70 locations
£37 - £102
Enterprise
79 locations
£45 - £120
SIXT
22 locations
£45 - £120
Nico Nico Rent a Car
6 locations
£45 - £120
National
72 locations
£45 - £120
Hertz
21 locations
£45 - £120
Avis
20 locations
£45 - £120
Nippon Rent a Car
32 locations
£45 - £120
Relax Rent A Car
2 locations
£72 - £148
Lightmarks EV Rental
1 location
£129
Europcar
33 locations
£129
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