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Cheap Car Rentals in Japan from AED 158

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Japan with a pick-up date of 27/6 and drop-off date of 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Japan car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Japan. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 April 2025.

Most popular company

Nissan Rent-A-Car

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

AED 212

Cheapest price per day

AED 158

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Japan and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 15 April 2025.

January

AED 231

February

AED 220

March

AED 216

April

AED 220

May

AED 216

June

AED 209

July

AED 216

August

AED 227

September

AED 209

October

AED 224

November

AED 220

December

AED 238

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

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Japan and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 15 April 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Japan this past week from 6,575 hire locations out of 161 hire agencies. Prices for a Japan small car hire start from AED 158/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

AED 158+

Compact

Compact

AED 190+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 250+

Standard

Standard

AED 307+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 334+

Mini

Mini

AED 157+

Passenger van

Passenger van

AED 289+

Luxury

Luxury

AED 270+

Compare available car types for rental in Japan

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Japan to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 April 2025.

Small cars

AED 158 - AED 343

All Car Types

AED 219 - AED 370

To rent a small car in Japan, you would pay an average price of AED 230/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Japan (~AED 158/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 343/day). In fact, January is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Japan, renting a small car saves you 26% 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 car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Japan, you would pay an average price of AED 364/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Japan (~AED 243/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~AED 556/day). In fact, August is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Japan, renting a medium car is 16% 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 medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Japan, you would pay an average price of AED 290/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Japan (~AED 320/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~AED 762/day). In fact, October is about 9% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Japan. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Japan, renting a large car saves you 6% 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 SUV in Japan, you would pay an average price of AED 272/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Japan (~AED 265/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 441/day). In fact, August is about 3% 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 saves you 12% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Japan, you would pay an average price of AED 391/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a van in Japan (~AED 250/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~AED 624/day). In fact, May is about 37% 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 is 22% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Suzuki SwiftAED 158/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift

Top rental agencies in Japan

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Japan known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Japan. Reviews were last updated on 15 April 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Japan, including those serving the greater Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka area. Helpful information on each car rental agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

Toyota Rent a Car

1491 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

ORIX Rent a Car

10.0
Wonderful
4 reviews886 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.7

Value

10.0

Alamo

8.9
Very Good
16 reviews112 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.0

Nissan Rent-A-Car

8.7
Very Good
23 reviews530 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.9

Hertz

8.2
Very Good
18 reviews225 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.2

Budget

8.0
Very Good
7 reviews87 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.9

Europcar

7.3
Good
1 review319 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.3

Nippon Rent-A-Car

7.0
Good
1 review806 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

9.0

Best Japan car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Japan. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Japan with an average daily rate of AED 270. Data was last updated on 15 April 2025.
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. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Suzuki SwiftAED 158/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Renault ClioAED 168/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Clio
Kia PicantoAED 188/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Japan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 April 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Japan?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, ME Rental Car (10.0 rating), Toyota Rent a Car (10.0 rating) and ORIX Rent a Car (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Japan.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Japan?

    The most popular car hire company at Japan is Europcar. With prices on ECONOMY starting at AED 139/day about 282% more people book with Europcar than other companies in the country.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Japan?

    At AED 168/day, the cheapest car rental price in Japan was found in Tokyo. On average, Tokyo has the cheapest daily rental car price (AED 215/day), which is 0% below average price for cities in Japan.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Japan?

    Cars travel on the left side of the road in Japan.

Small car rentals in Japan

Find small car rental deals in Japan from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Japan cost an average of AED 357 per day. Price data was last updated on 15 April 2025.
Kia PicantoAED 188/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia PicantoAED 189/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia PicantoAED 222/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

Luxury car rentals in Japan

Find luxury car rental deals in Japan from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Japan cost an average of AED 584 per day. Price data was last updated on 15 April 2025.
To help you decide on a luxury car rental in Japan, we've assembled the following deals, including options close to Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka. Before selecting a deal, make sure the details of the reservation work for you and your fellow passengers.
BMW X5AED 264/day
5
4
M
A/C
BMW X5
Audi A8AED 270/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A8
Lexus ESAED 275/day
5
4
M
A/C
Lexus ES

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