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Car rental in Japan

58 airports · 2 ports · 168 train stations · 172 cities · drives on the left

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  • 12rental companies
  • 88pick-up points
  • from $52 per day
  • 8.7 top rated · Nissan

Half of the offers here cost under $112 a day, and one in ten under $61. The companies with the most offices here are National, Alamo and Nissan. Based on 1,530 offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.

  • Free shuttle bus: 8 · In the terminal: 2 · Meet and greet: 2
  • Free cancellation: 12 of 12
  • National
  • Alamo
  • Nissan
  • Enterprise
  • Times
  • Avis
  • +6

Where to rent a car in Japan

Data from the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Tōkyō

Kanagawa

Ōsaka

Aichi

Hokkaidō

Hyōgo

Kyōto

Fukuoka

All 58 airports in Japan All 172 cities in Japan All 168 train stations in Japan All 2 ports in Japan

Rental prices in Japan by car class

Class Typical cars Suppliers Cheapest at From / day Typical / day
Mini Suzuki Wagon R, Nissan Dayz ROOX, Nissan Dayz 9 Kumamoto Airport $56 $72
Economy Honda Fit, Toyota Aqua, Mazda Demio 10 Okinawa Naha Airport $54 $87
Compact Nissan Note e-Power, Toyota Corolla, Nissan Note 8 Tokyo Narita International Airport $52 $78
Intermediate Toyota Prius Hybrid, Toyota Corolla, Honda Freed 7 Kumamoto Airport $73 $113
Standard Toyota Rav4, Volvo S60 2 Rinku -town Station $55
Full size BMW 5 Series 1 Fukuoka Tenjin Watanabedori $73
Station wagon Toyota Sienta, Toyota Corolla Estate, Volvo V60 Estate 6 Fukuoka Tenjin Watanabedori $55 $87
Medium SUV Subaru Forester 1 Haneda International Airport $62
SUV Nissan X-Trail, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, Toyota Corolla Cross 8 Fukuoka Tenjin Watanabedori $72 $116
Minivan Nissan Serena, Toyota Alphard, Honda Stepwagon 12 Kumamoto Airport $92 $140
5-seat MPV Toyota Sienta, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer, Honda Freed 5 Okinawa Naha Kumoji $79 $151
7-seat minivan Honda Stepwagon, Toyota Alphard, Toyota Noah 9 Kumamoto Airport $120 $215
9-seat van Toyota Hiace, Toyota Hiace Grand Cabin 2 Rinku -town Station $140
Premium BMW 3 Series, Audi A5 1 Tokyo Narita International Airport $70

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on 1,530 offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Nissan Note rental car in Japan Wheego

Nissan Note

or similar

Chiba Narita Rr

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $52/day See prices
Toyota Roomy rental car in Japan Wheego

Toyota Roomy

or similar

Chiba Narita Rr

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $52/day See prices
Toyota Yaris rental car in Japan Europcar

Toyota Yaris

or similar

Haneda International Airport

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $54/day See prices
Honda Fit rental car in Japan Europcar

Honda Fit

or similar

Haneda International Airport

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $54/day See prices
Toyota Aqua rental car in Japan National

Toyota Aqua

or similar

Niigata Airport

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Hybrid
  • Air conditioning
from $55/day See prices
Honda Fit Hybrid rental car in Japan Green Motion

Honda Fit Hybrid

or similar

Hokkaido New Chitose Airport

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Hybrid
  • Air conditioning
from $55/day See prices
Mazda CX-5 rental car in Japan Yesaway

Mazda CX-5

or similar

Rinku -town Station

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $55/day See prices
Mazda Demio rental car in Japan Times

Mazda Demio

or similar

Hokkaido Hakodate Airport

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $56/day See prices

Car rental companies in Japan

Rating is the average over the company's offices in Japan. Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Sep 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Rental conditions in Japan

Based on 12 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Driver age Minimum age 18.
Debit card Not accepted by any of the 12 suppliers.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 12 of 12 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at all 11 suppliers that list a mileage policy. The other 1 do not list one.
Fuel policy Full to full (9 suppliers), Same to same (1 supplier)
Transmission All cars are automatic.
Electric and hybrid Nissan Note e-Power, Toyota Corolla Estate, Toyota Aqua and Toyota Prius Hybrid, from $55 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 12 suppliers.
Insurance included Collision damage waiver (CDW) (12 suppliers), Theft protection (TP) (11 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (8 suppliers). Deductible: $7–$1 193.
Included in the price Taxes, Breakdown assistance, Airport fee
One-way rental Allowed by 1 supplier. One-way fee seen: $77.
Free additional driver Nissan
Extras Child seat (12 suppliers), Infant seat (11 suppliers), Booster seat (10 suppliers), Winter tires (6 suppliers), GPS (4 suppliers), Snow chains (4 suppliers)
Special offers Free GPS included (3 suppliers), Pre-registration available (2 suppliers), Free additional driver (1 supplier), Special discount (1 supplier)

Prices in Japan in numbers

Price per day. Data from the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Cheapest places lowest price seen
  1. Fukuoka Tenjin Watanabedori $37
  2. Fukuoka Gofukumachi Station $37
  3. Oita Airport $39
  4. Rinku -town Station $42
  5. Niigata Airport $42
  6. Fukuoka Airport Domestic Terminal $43
  7. Takamatsu (Kagawa) $48
  8. Kumamoto Airport $51
  9. Kobe Airport $52
  10. Tokyo Narita International Airport $53

Van, SUV and luxury car rental in Japan

Data from the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Car rental in Japan: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car in Japan?
Half of the offers we have seen in Japan cost under $112 a day, and one in ten under $61. The cheapest class is Compact, from $52 a day. Based on 1,530 offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Which car rental company is cheapest in Japan?
Wheego is the cheapest for a small car, about $39 a day. Based on 1,530 offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews in Japan?
Nissan, rated 8.7 out of 10 from 50+ reviews. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Sep 2026.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Japan?
The lowest minimum age among our partners in Japan is 18.

Can I rent a car in Japan with a debit card?
None of our partners in Japan accept a debit card. You need a credit card.

Which side of the road do they drive on in Japan?
In Japan you drive on the left. 100% of the rental cars are automatic.

What are the driving rules in Japan?
Speed limits: 60 km/h in towns · 60 km/h on rural roads · 100 km/h on motorways. Drink-drive limit: 0.03% blood alcohol. Sources: WHO Global status report on road safety 2023, EU Your Europe road rules and national road operators, checked October 2026. Local signs always apply.

Where is car rental cheapest in Japan?
The lowest prices we have seen are at Fukuoka Tenjin Watanabedori ($37), Fukuoka Gofukumachi Station ($37) and Oita Airport ($39). Data from the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Can I return the car somewhere else in Japan?
2% of searches in Japan are one-way. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see the one-way fee.

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