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Most popular providerIX Rental
Most popular carMedium, compact
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Cheapest month to rentJune
Best time to book4 weeks before
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The cheapest month to rent a car in Japan is June, when the average cost per day is P3,325. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is August, when the average cost per day is P3,602. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Japan is October.
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Car rental in Japan: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Japan, but you won't necessarily need "extra" insurance. Different car rental companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.

To rent a car with most companies in Japan, you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.

Our travelers' best-rated car rental company in Japan is Times. You can rent a car with them for P3,740 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Times, you can dig deeper here.

The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Japan depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid driver's license, ID, and passport. Once you’ve booked a car rental in Japan, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.

It’s easy to rent a car in Japan. First, you need to decide where in Japan you want to pick up your car.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.

You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.

You may need a credit card to rent a car in Japan. It all depends on which car rental company you choose.