Japan Car Hire
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Most popular cities to hire a car in Japan
Compare car hire prices for the most popular cities in the country
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Current price range
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$69 - $94 per day
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| CHEAPEST CITY IN JAPAN | Okinawa | 15% cheaper | Car hire in Okinawa is usually the cheapest in Japan at $69 per day on average. |
| MOST EXPENSIVE CITY IN JAPAN | Osaka | 15% more expensive | Osaka usually has the highest-priced car hire rates in Japan, with rentals averaging $94 per day. |
| MOST POPULAR CITY IN JAPAN | Tokyo | 77% more users visited | More momondo users search for car hire in Tokyo than any other region in Japan. |
Car hire companies in Japan
Below is a list of every nation-wide car hire agency, how many locations they have across the country, and what popular cities you can find them in
Most popular car hire types
Below are the most popular car hire types in Japan and the cheapest cities in which to rent them
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Hiring a car in Japan
Before you book your car hire, here are a few tips and rules you should know about driving in Japan
What is the cheapest car hire agency in Japan?
The most affordable car hire agency in Japan is ORIX Rent a Car. Travellers have found ORIX Rent a Car rental cars for as little as $42/day at some locations, which is a cheaper deal compared to the national average price of $86/day. Keep in mind that prices tend to vary depending on your car hire needs.
What car hire company in Japan has the most locations?
Times is the car hire company in Japan that currently has the most locations. With 408 car rental centres across the country, you should have no issue finding one of their locations at your destination. Not sure what city you want to visit but know that you want to hire a car from Times? Sapporo is the most popular city to visit in Japan, with 9 Times car rental locations.
What side of the road do people in Japan drive on?
In Japan, drivers are required to drive on the left at all times. Not doing so can result in traffic violation tickets.
How good are the roads in Japan?
Japan has a road quality score of 6 on a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is the lowest rated score. This puts Japan at 8 out of 137 countries for road conditions. You may find that depending on where you travel within Japan that the road quality will vary.
What is the drink driving limit in Japan?
The drinking and driving limit in Japan is 0.03%. Regions and cities within Japan might have their own local drinking and driving laws on top of the country-wide mandated law, so be sure to check before booking your car hire. Keep in mind that you must also be at least 20 years of age to consume alcoholic beverages, and it is not recommended to operate a motor vehicle under the influence.
What is the most popular type of car to hire in Japan?
Travellers to Japan usually opt to hire a Economy as their car of choice. This may be due to the weather during their stay, the activities they have planned, or their budget. In the past 30 days, 32% of our users rented a Economy for their trip to Japan at an average cost of $50 per day.
How much does petrol cost in Japan?
The average price of petrol in Japan is $1.70 per litre as of last week. If you change your mind about hiring a car in Japan, Kuwait has some of the lowest petrol prices in the world at $0.46 per litre as of last week. Hong Kong, in comparison, has on average the most expensive prices at $3.14 per litre but is still a great option for those looking to rent a car.
Car hire in other cities in Japan
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