Tokyo car rentals

Apart from expressways and highways, Tokyo has some narrow roads that may be hard to navigate. That being said, you should reserve a compact car from car rentals in Tokyo. This mostly applies to rural roads, so if you intend to venture out and experience the outskirts of the city, a compact car will do you justice. Rural roads can be gravel or dirt roads, so depending on how much time you’ll be spending outside the city, having a four-wheel-drive or a compact SUV might be preferable.

Speed limits in Tokyo are listed inkm/h. On expressways, expect to drive at limits of 100km/h (63mph), 40km/h (24mph), 30km/h (18mph) on side streets and 60km/h (37mph) on other roads. Pay attention to traffic signs when going to the countryside to ensure you’re keeping at recommended speed limits.

Parking in Tokyo City Center can be expensive, and the spaces can be few and far between. Still, you can park on the street as long as there’s a passenger in the car. You might find it more convenient to park in the smaller towns in the countryside where parking is free. You can also park in the parking lots at national parks or close to other tourist attractions where you’re likely to get a flat fee of around ¥200 ($1.90) to ¥500 ($4.75).

On average a rental car in Tokyo costs $52 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Tokyo found in the last 2 weeks is $43.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Hertz ($32/day), Alamo ($44/day) and Avis ($44/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Hertz 2-17-7 Minamicho 185-0021 (16 miles from city center).

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Tokyo. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Tokyo is $4.50 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $54 and $72, depending on the car size.

Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Tokyo.

Car rental companies onsite at Narita airport include Alamo and Toyota Rent a Car.

Car rental companies onsite at Haneda airport include Nissan Rent-A-Car, Europcar, ORIX Rent a Car, Budget, Avis, Alamo, Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Nico Nico Rent-a-Car and National.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Narita airport to off-airport locations include Nissan Rent-A-Car, Europcar, ORIX Rent a Car, Budget, Hertz, Nico Nico Rent-a-Car, National, Nippon Rent-A-Car, and Times.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Haneda airport to off-airport locations include Nissan Rent-A-Car, Europcar, ORIX Rent a Car, Hertz, Nico Nico Rent-a-Car, National, Nippon Rent-A-Car, and Times.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

An Economy car rental in Tokyo costs $64 per day, on average.

A Luxury car rental in Tokyo costs $153 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Tokyo costs $51 per day, on average.

In Tokyo, cars are most frequently rented at Avis 1513-1 Komaino (35 miles from city center).

On average a rental car in Tokyo costs $365 per week ($52 per day).

On average a rental car in Tokyo costs $1,564 per month ($52 per day).

Most car rental providers in Tokyo offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Tokyo, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 18 car rental agencies in Tokyo.

Some car rental companies in Tokyo which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Europcar, Budget and Avis

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Tokyo so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

Before considering Tokyo car rentals, make sure you have an International Driving Permit that has been issued in accordance with the Geneva Convention, which you will have to use with your local license. You should also have a credit card as most car rental companies use a credit card as the preferred payment method.

Most rental companies include basic insurance in the car rental contract. However, you can pay for additional insurance, such as non-operation charges and collision damage waiver, to reduce liability payments if something goes wrong. Make sure to make inquiries about insurance coverage from the car rental company.