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Japan Car Rental Mini Guide

We search for deals on car hire in Tokyo, Osaka and all other top cities from the airports or within the city centres. Car hire is extremely well catered for in Japan with leading rental agents like Budget and Europcar well represented here. Nippon, a highly reputed Japan-only car rental agent are at most major airports as are Nissan Rent a Car and Toyota Rent A Car who provide direct car rental services offering a wide range of cars at very competitive prices.

Where to pick-up car hire in Japan

Facts about Japan

  • Whilst it doesn’t look it on a map, Japan is made up of nearly seven thousand islands.
  • The metropolitan area of Tokyo has the largest population in the world at over thirty million people.
  • The Japanese name for Japan translates as ‘Nippon’.
  • The country has the highest life expectancy in the world.
  • Only Singapore has a lower murder rate than Japan.
  • Splashing a pedestrian with your car is not allowed and you may receive a fine. - See Weird Driving Laws

Cheapest car hire in Japan

Suzuki Wagon R

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 51.25 EUR/day
Suzuki Wagon R

7 Days rental at 358.75 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Wagon R

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 51.25 EUR/day
Suzuki Wagon R

7 Days rental at 358.75 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Wagon R

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 51.25 EUR/day
Suzuki Wagon R

7 Days rental at 358.75 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Wagon R

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 51.25 EUR/day
Suzuki Wagon R

7 Days rental at 358.75 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Wagon R

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 51.25 EUR/day
Suzuki Wagon R

7 Days rental at 358.75 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Wagon R

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 51.25 EUR/day
Suzuki Wagon R

7 Days rental at 358.75 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Wagon R

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 51.25 EUR/day
Suzuki Wagon R

7 Days rental at 358.75 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Wagon R

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 51.25 EUR/day
Suzuki Wagon R

7 Days rental at 358.75 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Wagon R

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 51.25 EUR/day
Suzuki Wagon R

7 Days rental at 358.75 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Note

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 55.27 EUR/day
Nissan Note

7 Days rental at 386.93 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Note

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 55.27 EUR/day
Nissan Note

7 Days rental at 386.93 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Note

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 55.27 EUR/day
Nissan Note

7 Days rental at 386.93 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Note

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 55.27 EUR/day
Nissan Note

7 Days rental at 386.93 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Note

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 55.27 EUR/day
Nissan Note

7 Days rental at 386.93 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Note

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 55.27 EUR/day
Nissan Note

7 Days rental at 386.93 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Note

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 55.27 EUR/day
Nissan Note

7 Days rental at 386.93 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Note

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 55.27 EUR/day
Nissan Note

7 Days rental at 386.93 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Note

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 55.27 EUR/day
Nissan Note

7 Days rental at 386.93 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mazda 2

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 45.97 EUR/day
Mazda 2

7 Days rental at 321.81 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mazda 2

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 45.97 EUR/day
Mazda 2

7 Days rental at 321.81 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mazda 2

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 45.97 EUR/day
Mazda 2

7 Days rental at 321.81 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mazda 2

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 45.97 EUR/day
Mazda 2

7 Days rental at 321.81 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mazda 2

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 45.97 EUR/day
Mazda 2

7 Days rental at 321.81 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mazda 2

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 45.97 EUR/day
Mazda 2

7 Days rental at 321.81 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mazda 2

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 45.97 EUR/day
Mazda 2

7 Days rental at 321.81 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mazda 2

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 45.97 EUR/day
Mazda 2

7 Days rental at 321.81 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mazda 2

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 45.97 EUR/day
Mazda 2

7 Days rental at 321.81 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Noah

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 180.79 EUR/day
Toyota Noah

7 Days rental at 1265.55 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Noah

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 180.79 EUR/day
Toyota Noah

7 Days rental at 1265.55 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Noah

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 180.79 EUR/day
Toyota Noah

7 Days rental at 1265.55 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Noah

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 180.79 EUR/day
Toyota Noah

7 Days rental at 1265.55 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Noah

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 180.79 EUR/day
Toyota Noah

7 Days rental at 1265.55 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Noah

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 180.79 EUR/day
Toyota Noah

7 Days rental at 1265.55 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Noah

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 180.79 EUR/day
Toyota Noah

7 Days rental at 1265.55 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Noah

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 180.79 EUR/day
Toyota Noah

7 Days rental at 1265.55 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Noah

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 180.79 EUR/day
Toyota Noah

7 Days rental at 1265.55 EUR from 22/05/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 68.07 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla

7 Days rental at 476.54 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 68.07 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla

7 Days rental at 476.54 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 68.07 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla

7 Days rental at 476.54 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 68.07 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla

7 Days rental at 476.54 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 68.07 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla

7 Days rental at 476.54 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 68.07 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla

7 Days rental at 476.54 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 68.07 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla

7 Days rental at 476.54 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 68.07 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla

7 Days rental at 476.54 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 68.07 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla

7 Days rental at 476.54 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Note e-Power

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 81.53 EUR/day
Nissan Note e-Power

7 Days rental at 570.77 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Note e-Power

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 81.53 EUR/day
Nissan Note e-Power

7 Days rental at 570.77 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Note e-Power

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 81.53 EUR/day
Nissan Note e-Power

7 Days rental at 570.77 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Note e-Power

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 81.53 EUR/day
Nissan Note e-Power

7 Days rental at 570.77 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Note e-Power

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 81.53 EUR/day
Nissan Note e-Power

7 Days rental at 570.77 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Note e-Power

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 81.53 EUR/day
Nissan Note e-Power

7 Days rental at 570.77 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Note e-Power

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 81.53 EUR/day
Nissan Note e-Power

7 Days rental at 570.77 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Serena e-power

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 143.52 EUR/day
Nissan Serena e-power

7 Days rental at 1004.69 EUR from 21/12/2020

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Note e-Power

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 75.74 EUR/day
Nissan Note e-Power

7 Days rental at 530.21 EUR from 21/12/2020

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Aqua

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 64.25 EUR/day
Toyota Aqua

7 Days rental at 449.77 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Prius Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 78.78 EUR/day
Toyota Prius Hybrid

7 Days rental at 551.51 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Prius Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 80.73 EUR/day
Toyota Prius Hybrid

7 Days rental at 565.14 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Aqua

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 65.85 EUR/day
Toyota Aqua

7 Days rental at 460.97 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Prius Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 82.75 EUR/day
Toyota Prius Hybrid

7 Days rental at 579.25 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Aqua

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 67.45 EUR/day
Toyota Aqua

7 Days rental at 472.16 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Prius Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 80.73 EUR/day
Toyota Prius Hybrid

7 Days rental at 565.14 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Aqua

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 65.85 EUR/day
Toyota Aqua

7 Days rental at 460.97 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Aqua

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 64.25 EUR/day
Toyota Aqua

7 Days rental at 449.77 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Top tips when hiring a car in Japan

  • Drive on the left-hand side of the road in Japan
  • Toyota and Nissan both have direct car rental branches in Japan
  • The speed limit is just 100km/h on the motorways, one of the slowest in the world
  • Japan has an excellent road safety record thanks to the significant investment in roads and low speed limits
  • Aim to book car hire in Japan at least 4 weeks in advance for the widest choice of cars and lowest prices
 

Popular car hire destinations in Japan

Laws and rules of the road when driving in Japan

  •  

    L

    Road Driving Side

  •  

    30-50kph

    Urban speed Limit

  •  

    80kph

    Rural Speed Limit

  •  

    100kph

    Motorway Speed Limit

  •  

    JPY  150.26/Ltr

    Current Petrol Price

  •  

    0mg

    Drink Drive Limit

  •  

    JPY

    Currency

  •  

    YES

    Tolls

  •  

    21

    Min Rental Age

    18

    Min Driving Age

  •  

    Front and Rear

    Seatbelts

  •  

    Fixed and Mobile

    Speed Cameras

  •  

    Hands Free Only

    Mobile Phones

Compare car rental agents in Japan

Rental Agent
Locations
Rating (/10)
Customer Reviews
Mini (€/day)
Compact (€/day)
Intermediate (€/day)
Standard (€/day)
 Nissan
255
8.2/10
1,800
€ 68.86
€ 81.53
€ 85.35
€ 125.40

Car rental agent statistics in Japan

  • 8.2/10
    Highest rated agent:
    NISSAN
  • 8.2/10
    Lowest rated agent:
    NISSAN
  • 1,800
    Total number of reviews in
    Japan
  • 180
    Most Locations in Japan:
    NISSAN
  • 24
    Average wait time
    (Min.)
  • 11
    Total rental companies
     

Average prices per day for car hire in Japan

ItemPercent
January€ 72
February€ 71
March€ 74
April€ 72
May€ 72
June€ 74
July€ 85
August€ 85
September€ 71
October€ 71
November€ 71
December€ 74
ItemPercent
January€ 59
February€ 59
March€ 60
April€ 59
May€ 62
June€ 60
July€ 65
August€ 64
September€ 57
October€ 56
November€ 59
December€ 60
ItemPercent
January€ 86
February€ 101
March€ 122
April€ 117
May€ 109
June€ 120
July€ 129
August€ 122
September€ 87
October€ 93
November€ 90
December€ 110
ItemPercent
January€ 90
February€ 91
March€ 95
April€ 73
May€ 90
June€ 87
July€ 102
August€ 93
September€ 89
October€ 90
November€ 89
December€ 92
ItemPercent
January€ 58
February€ 57
March€ 58
April€ 60
May€ 61
June€ 60
July€ 70
August€ 67
September€ 58
October€ 57
November€ 59
December€ 60
ItemPercent
January€ 102
February€ 102
March€ 103
April€ 103
May€ 106
June€ 101
July€ 107
August€ 109
September€ 96
October€ 93
November€ 102
December€ 106
ItemPercent
January€ 71
February€ 76
March€ 83
April€ 73
May€ 69
June€ 70
July€ 104
August€ 68
September€ 71
October€ 71
November€ 69
December€ 83
ItemPercent
*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices.

Fuel prices in Japan

DieselUnleaded
Apr , 2022

€ 1.08

€ 1.24

May , 2022

€ 1.08

€ 1.23

Jun , 2022

€ 1.01

€ 1.16

Jul , 2022

€ 1.05

€ 1.20

Aug , 2022

€ 1.07

€ 1.23

Sep , 2022

€ 1.03

€ 1.19

Oct , 2022

€ 1.00

€ 1.15

Nov , 2022

€ 0.97

€ 1.12

Dec , 2022

€ 0.99

€ 1.14

Jan , 2023

€ 1.00

€ 1.15

Feb , 2023

€ 1.01

€ 1.16

Mar , 2023

€ 0.98

€ 1.13

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
Mar , 2023 0.98 1.13
Feb , 2023 1.01 1.16
Jan , 2023 1.00 1.15
Dec , 2022 0.99 1.14
Nov , 2022 0.97 1.12
Oct , 2022 1.00 1.15
Sep , 2022 1.03 1.19
Aug , 2022 1.07 1.23
Jul , 2022 1.05 1.20
Jun , 2022 1.01 1.16
May , 2022 1.08 1.23
Apr , 2022 1.08 1.24

Car rental price statistics in Japan

  • € 321.79
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • € 207.37
    Highest daily price:
    Toyota Alphard
  • 1,531
    Total cars available
     
  • 178
    Most popular model:
    Nissan March
  • 24
    Location with most cars:
    Sendai
  • € 46.0 per day
    Cheapest daily price:
    EUROPCAR - Nagaoka - Railway Station
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€51.6
 
 
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€58.4
 
 
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Tokyo
€51.6
 
 
Economy 3 5 2 from €51.6 per day
Estate 5 5 5 from €87.9 per day
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