Car hire in Osaka, Japan

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When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Osaka?

Our data shows that June is the cheapest month to rent a car in Osaka. It’s around 803 Kč per day in June, compared to the yearly average of 1 321 Kč per day.
Cheapest month avgJune • 803 Kč
Yearly avg price1 321 Kč

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There are 245 car hire providers in Osaka. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Osaka

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Osaka. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Osaka

What's the most popular car to hire in Osaka?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Nissan Z is the most popular car to hire in Osaka, with prices starting from 253 Kč per day. The Honda Fit EV and similar models are also popular drives in Osaka.
Nissan Z
Nissan Z16% chose this
Honda Fit EV
Honda Fit EV6% chose this
Nissan Versa
Nissan Versa5% chose this
Nissan Leaf
Nissan Leaf5% chose this
Most popular carNissan Z
Why?Small, practical, easy to park

Osaka's cheapest car hire providers

IX Rental has the cheapest car hire in Osaka right now, with prices from 253 Kč per day. You'll save an average of 108 Kč per day when you book with them.
IX Rentalfrom 253 Kč per day
HM Rent-a-Carfrom 281 Kč per day
KuMa Rental Carfrom 283 Kč per day
ワンズ351from 519 Kč per day
Cheapest providerIX Rental
Book with them to save around108 Kč per day

Hiring a car in Osaka: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyIX Rental
Most popular carIntermediate/Standard, 4-5 doors
Average daily price2 085 Kč
Best time to bookLess than 1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Osaka

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Osaka car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Osaka that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Osaka for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Osaka avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Osaka, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Osaka car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Osaka will set you back around 2 085 Kč per day or 13 696 Kč per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Osaka is a mini estate (sometimes known as a station wagon). The most popular is Intermediate/Standard, 4-5 doors.

The cheapest car hire companies in Osaka are currently IX Rental and Nico Nico Rent a Car.

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Osaka is currently August.

On average, around 13 696 Kč. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Osaka is 1 764 Kč.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Osaka for a whole month is 62 264 Kč. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

If you're looking for freedom to explore Osaka, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Osaka that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Osaka.

Most places – Osaka included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 281 Kč per day. The average price per day is around 2 643 Kč.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like IX Rental, CG Car Rental and HM Rent-a-Car offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated National as the best overall in terms of experience.

Yes – van hire is available in Osaka.