【Car Rental in Japan】Japanese Car Rental Companies: Recommendations, Comparisons, Choices and Rental Guide

Post date: 2025-08-07 | Categories: Japan Travel

Japanese car rental companies are numerous, and when renting a car in Japan, it can sometimes feel overwhelming to choose the right one or decide where to rent. Here, we’ll introduce the landscape of Japanese car rental companies to give you a basic understanding when renting a car in Japan, as well as compare some of the major rental companies to help you make an informed choice. Additionally, for the major Japanese car rental companies, this blog also has corresponding rental guide articles for reference if needed.

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Car Rental in Japan: Number and Types of Japanese Car Rental Companies

According to data from Rakuten Travel Car Rental, there are over 200 car rental companies of various sizes across Japan, which can be categorized differently based on various criteria.

1. National vs Regional Car Rental Companies

By operational scope, Japanese car rental companies can be divided into national companies and regional companies. National car rental companies have branches across Japan and are larger in scale, such as Toyota Rent a Car, Times Car Rental, Nissan Rent a Car, Nippon Rent a Car, and Orix Rent a Car. There are also some companies with nationwide coverage but fewer branches and smaller scale, such as JR Rent a Car and Budget Rent a Car.

Regional car rental companies operate in only one or two specific areas. Some of these are larger and operate in multiple regions, while smaller ones may only serve one area or even have just one or two locations. Hokkaido and Okinawa are the most popular destinations for self-driving tours, and since they are separated from Japan’s main islands, even Japanese tourists often need to rent cars locally. Thus, there are many regional rental companies in these areas. Among Japan’s regional rental companies, larger ones include OTS Rent a Car (Hokkaido, Okinawa, Okayama), Sky Rent a Car (Hokkaido, Okinawa, Kyushu), and Honda Car Rental (Hokkaido), along with numerous smaller local rental companies.

2. Manufacturer-Owned Rental Companies vs Independent Rental Companies

Among Japanese car rental companies, several are subsidiaries of major Japanese car manufacturers, specializing in renting out their own brand vehicles. For example, Toyota Rent a Car is a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, exclusively renting Toyota vehicles, while Nissan Rent a Car rents Nissan vehicles. The biggest advantage of renting from manufacturer-owned companies is that you can specify the vehicle model, but this is only possible when booking directly through the rental company’s official website.

The majority of Japanese car rental companies are independent businesses specializing in car rentals, such as Times Car Rental, Nippon Rent a Car, Orix Rent a Car, JR Rent a Car, Budget Rent a Car, OTS Rent a Car, and Sky Rent a Car. These companies purchase vehicles from various brands, not limited to one. When renting from these independent companies, you generally cannot specify the brand or model of the vehicle, only the class. The rental company will provide a vehicle based on availability, so you won’t know the exact brand or model until pickup.

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Recommended Japanese Car Rental Companies, Selection, and Rental Guides

Although there are over 200 car rental companies in Japan, most are small-scale operations. While these smaller companies may offer cheaper rates, their vehicles are often older, and mechanical reliability can be questionable. Additionally, foreign tourists are not the target customers for these small rental companies, and staff typically do not speak English. Therefore, if you’re a foreigner renting a car in Japan, it’s best to avoid these smaller companies.

Larger rental companies may be slightly more expensive, but their vehicles are newer and better maintained, ensuring better performance and lower chances of breakdowns. These companies also have more branches, making pickup and drop-off more convenient. Moreover, they have more experience serving foreign self-driving tourists, reducing communication issues. Some even have Mandarin-speaking staff. So, when renting a car for a self-driving tour in Japan, it’s recommended to choose one of these larger companies.

Below is a compilation of information about major car rental companies you might consider when renting in Japan. These companies all have official websites offering online booking services, and most have English or Chinese versions for foreign customers. Booking through their official websites usually allows you to choose between online payment or paying on-site when picking up the car.

In addition to booking directly through rental company websites, you can also use rental platforms like Rakuten Travel, ToCoo! Car Rental, or RentalCars.com. Additionally, the popular travel platform Klook now offers car rental services, providing booking options for Japan and other destinations worldwide. Booking through rental platforms allows you to compare prices and locations across multiple companies, and often offers better deals than official websites.

1. Manufacturer-Owned Rental Companies in Japan

Japan is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers, home to major brands like Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. These manufacturers operate their own rental companies in Japan, offering vehicles from their respective brands.

(1) Toyota Rent a Car

Toyota Rent a Car is a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, specializing in Toyota vehicle rentals. With around 1,200 branches nationwide, it’s Japan’s largest rental company. If you want to rent a Toyota, it’s best to book directly through Toyota Rent a Car’s Japanese website, where you can specify the model (Update: foreign-language websites now also allow model selection) and enjoy up to 20% discounts for members. However, Toyota Rent a Car’s prices are generally higher than other rental companies, even with discounts.

Previously, the Toyota Rent a Car website was only in Japanese, but the booking process is straightforward. Just follow the steps in the guide below to complete your reservation easily.

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Since late 2016, Toyota Rent a Car has added online booking systems to its English, Chinese, and Korean websites. Prices are the same as the Japanese site, and you can now specify the vehicle model on foreign-language sites. However, these sites do not offer member discounts or promotions, making them more expensive than the Japanese site.

Toyota Rent a Car operates through regional subsidiaries, so in addition to the official website, many subsidiaries have their own sites, some with English or even Chinese versions. For example, in central Hokkaido, Toyota rentals are handled by Toyota Rent a Car Sapporo and Toyota Rent a Car ShinSapporo, both of which have English websites for foreign renters. Other subsidiaries like Toyota Rent a Car ShinOsaka and Toyota Rent a Car Nagoya also offer English sites.

Alternatively, you can rent Toyota vehicles through Rakuten Travel. If you don’t need to specify the model, booking through Rakuten Travel is recommended. When Toyota Rent a Car offers promotions, Rakuten Travel often has corresponding deals, sometimes even better than the official site.

Here are some key details and services offered by Toyota Rent a Car:

Features	Japan’s largest rental company, Toyota brand. Drawback: higher rental costs.
Website	https://rent.toyota.co.jp/ (Japanese, Chinese, English, Korean, Thai)
Contact	Email: https://rent.toyota.co.jp/inquiry/form/ (Japanese only) Phone: 0800-7000-815 (domestic, English) / +81-92-577-0091 (international, English) Toyota Rent a Car Sapporo Email: https://www.toyotarentacar.net/contact/ (English) Toyota Rent a Car Nagoya Email: https://www.trl-nagoya.co.jp/eng/contact/ (English) Toyota Rent a Car ShinOsaka Email: https://www.r-shinosaka.jp/contact/ (Japanese)
ETC Card Rental	Yes, ¥330 per rental (incl. 10% tax).
Expressway Pass Sales	Select branches sell HEP, SEP, and TEP.
Rental Deductible	Third-party property: ¥50,000 Rental vehicle: Standard cars: ¥50,000 / Buses and trucks: ¥100,000
Loss of Use (NOC)	Vehicle drivable: ¥20,000 Vehicle undrivable: ¥50,000
Additional Insurance	Collision Damage Waiver (CDW): Standard cars: ¥1,100/24h, buses/trucks: ¥2,200/24h Comprehensive Plan (CDW + NOC waiver + roadside assistance): Standard cars: ¥1,650/24h, buses/trucks: ¥2,750/24h

(2) Nissan Rent a Car

Nissan Rent a Car rents Nissan vehicles. Since Nissan cars are relatively affordable, their rental prices are competitive. In recent years, Nissan Rent a Car has launched Chinese, English, and Korean websites for foreign customers. Having used Nissan Rent a Car many times over the years, its biggest advantage is its highly functional GPS navigation system, which is up-to-date and includes real-time road information like construction updates.

Booking through Nissan Rent a Car’s Japanese website offers a 5% discount, but the English and Chinese sites do not. If you want to rent from Nissan, consider using Rakuten Travel, which often has promotions for Nissan rentals at better prices than the official site.

Here are some key details and services offered by Nissan Rent a Car:

Features	Nissan brand, affordable rates, and superior GPS navigation.
Website	https://nissan-rentacar.com/ (Japanese, Chinese, English, Korean)
Contact	Email: https://nissan-rentacar.com/en/contact-us (English)
ETC Card Rental	Yes, ¥330 per rental (incl. 10% tax).
Expressway Pass Sales	Select branches sell HEP, KEP, SEP, and TEP.
Rental Deductible	Third-party property: ¥50,000 Rental vehicle: Standard cars: ¥50,000 / Buses and trucks: ¥100,000
Loss of Use (NOC)	Vehicle drivable: ¥20,000 (¥30,000 for 7-seaters) Vehicle undrivable: ¥50,000 (¥70,000 for 7-seaters)
Additional Insurance	Basic Plan (CDW + roadside assistance): Standard cars: ¥1,650/24h, luxury cars (incl. 7-seaters, SUVs): ¥2,200/24h, buses: ¥2,750/24h, trucks: ¥1,728/24h Full Support Plan (NOC waiver): Basic Plan + ¥550/24h

(3) Honda Rent a Car

In Hokkaido, there are four Honda rental companies: Honda Rent-A-Lease Sapporo, Honda Rent a Car Hokkaido, Honda Rent a Car Hakodate, and Honda Rent a Car Asahikawa. Only Honda Rent-A-Lease Sapporo has a basic English website; the others are Japanese-only. However, you can rent from all four through Rakuten Travel, often at better prices than their official sites.

Outside Hokkaido, there are no dedicated Honda rental companies in Japan. However, in late 2017, Honda launched Honda EveryGo, a membership-based car-sharing service, but it’s only available to Japanese residents.

2. Independent Car Rental Companies

Most Japanese car rental companies are independent businesses specializing in rentals. The majority are small or micro-sized regional operators, with only about 10 larger national or regional companies.

(1) Times Car Rental

Times Car Rental was originally known as Mazda Car Rental, specializing in Mazda vehicles, but it was reorganized into its current form in April 2013. After the reorganization, Times Car Rental no longer focuses exclusively on Mazda cars and now offers vehicles from various brands. However, based on recent experiences renting from Times Car Rental, the GPS navigation systems installed in their vehicles are somewhat outdated and less functional, though they remain usable for basic purposes.

Times Car Rental offers websites in multiple languages, including a Japanese version, as well as Chinese, English, and Korean, making it convenient for international travelers. Currently, the Japanese website only accepts reservations from Times Club members, but membership is limited to residents of Japan. This means foreign travelers cannot rent cars through the Japanese site and must use the foreign-language versions instead.

Times Car Rental is known for its affordable pricing, especially when booking through Rakuten Travel, where various discount plans are often available, offering significantly lower prices than the official website. Therefore, if you plan to rent from Times Car Rental, it is recommended to book through Rakuten Travel.

In addition to its competitive pricing, another advantage of Times Car Rental is its English and Chinese customer service. You can make inquiries in these languages through the official website, and if you encounter issues while driving in Japan, English-speaking staff are available to assist over the phone.

Below is some basic information and services provided by Times Car Rental:

Features	Affordable rental rates, English-speaking customer service, but GPS navigation systems are subpar.
Official Website	https://rental.timescar.jp/ (Japanese, Chinese, English, Korean)
Contact	Email inquiries: https://www.timescar-rental.com/en/ap/inquiry/general/ (English)
ETC Card Rental	Available for 330 JPY (including 10% consumption tax) per rental.
Highway Pass Sales	Select branches offer HEP, KEP, SEP, and TEP.
Rental Deductible	Third-party property: 50,000 JPY Rental vehicle: 50,000 JPY
Non-Operation Charge (NOC)	Vehicle operational: Compact cars: 20,000 JPY, 7-seaters: 30,000 JPY, minibuses: 50,000 JPY Vehicle non-operational: Compact cars: 50,000 JPY, 7-seaters: 70,000 JPY, minibuses: 100,000 JPY
Additional Insurance	Safety Package (Collision Damage Waiver): Compact cars: 1,100 JPY/24 hours, 7-seaters: 1,430 JPY/24 hours, minibuses: 2,200 JPY/24 hours Super Safety Package (Collision Damage Waiver + NOC waiver + Roadside Assistance): Compact cars: 2,200 JPY/24 hours, 7-seaters: 2,530 JPY/24 hours, minibuses: 3,300 JPY/24 hours

(2) Nippon Rent a Car

Nippon Rent a Car operates over 800 branches across Japan, making it one of the largest car rental companies in the country. A key advantage of Nippon Rent a Car is its extended business hours. While most Japanese rental companies close by 8 PM, many Nippon Rent a Car branches remain open until 11 PM, with some even operating 24 hours. However, its rental rates tend to be higher than competitors. With the increasing number of foreign tourists renting cars in Japan, Nippon Rent a Car launched an international website in March 2017, offering Chinese, English, Korean, and Thai language options.

Nippon Rent a Car’s official website features a membership program that offers discount coupons, with savings of up to 10%. Additionally, booking through Rakuten Travel often yields lower prices than the official site, and Rakuten frequently provides discount coupons.

Below is some basic information and services provided by Nippon Rent a Car:

Features	Extended business hours, with some branches open 24 hours, but rental rates are relatively high.
Official Website	https://www.nipponrentacar.co.jp/ (Japanese, Chinese, English, Korean, Thai)
Contact	Email inquiries: https://www.nipponrentacar.co.jp/contact/en.html (English)
ETC Card Rental	Available for 330 JPY (including 10% consumption tax) for rentals under 7 days; 1,100 JPY (including 10% consumption tax) for rentals over 7 days.
Highway Pass Sales	Select branches offer HEP, KEP, SEP, and TEP.
Rental Deductible	Third-party property: 50,000 JPY Rental vehicle: Standard cars: 50,000 JPY, buses and trucks: 100,000 JPY
Non-Operation Charge (NOC)	Vehicle operational: 20,000 JPY Vehicle non-operational: 50,000 JPY
Additional Insurance	Collision Damage Waiver: Standard cars: 1,100 JPY/day, large vehicles/buses: 1,430 JPY/day, trucks/luxury cars: 2,200 JPY/day Extra Coverage Option (ECO, NOC waiver): 440 JPY/day

(3) Orix Rent a Car

Orix Rent a Car is another nationwide car rental company, though its branch network is relatively limited. Orix now offers websites in Chinese, English, and Korean.

Booking through Rakuten Travel often yields lower prices than the official website, and Orix frequently offers substantial discount coupons on Rakuten, making it a cost-effective option.

Below is some basic information and services provided by Orix Rent a Car:

Features	Affordable rental rates, but the company is smaller with fewer branches.
Official Website	https://car.orix.co.jp/ (Japanese, Chinese, English, Korean)
Contact	Email inquiries: https://car.orix.co.jp/eng/contacts/ (English)
ETC Card Rental	Available for 330 JPY (including 10% consumption tax) per rental.
Highway Pass Sales	Select branches offer HEP, KEP, SEP, and TEP.
Rental Deductible	Third-party property: 50,000 JPY Rental vehicle: Standard cars: 50,000 JPY, trucks: 70,000 JPY, buses: 100,000 JPY
Non-Operation Charge (NOC)	Vehicle operational: 20,000 JPY Vehicle non-operational: 50,000 JPY
Additional Insurance	Collision Damage Waiver: Standard cars (including 7-seaters): 1,100 JPY/24 hours, SUVs and luxury cars: 2,200 JPY/24 hours Rental Assurance Plan (RAP, NOC waiver + Roadside Assistance): Standard cars (excluding 7-seaters): 660 JPY/24 hours, 7-seaters and above: 1,320 JPY/24 hours

(4) Budget Rent a Car

Budget Rent a Car Japan is the Japanese subsidiary of the international Budget Rent a Car brand, though the two operate independently. Budget Rent a Car Japan has branches nationwide, though their numbers are limited. Previously, the company only had a Japanese website, but in mid-2016, it launched Chinese, English, and Korean versions.

Booking through Rakuten Travel often yields lower prices than the official website, and Budget frequently offers substantial discount coupons on Rakuten, making it a cost-effective option.

Below is some basic information and services provided by Budget Rent a Car:

Features	Affordable rental rates, but the company is smaller with fewer branches.
Official Website	https://www.budgetrentacar.co.jp/ (Japanese, Chinese, English, Korean)
Contact	Email inquiries: https://www.budgetrentacar.co.jp/en/inquiry/input/ (English)
ETC Card Rental	Available for free.
Highway Pass Sales	Select branches offer HEP, KEP, SEP, and TEP.
Rental Deductible	Third-party property: 50,000 JPY Rental vehicle: Compact cars: 50,000 JPY, 7-seaters and above: 100,000 JPY
Non-Operation Charge (NOC)	Vehicle operational: 20,000 JPY Vehicle non-operational: 50,000 JPY
Additional Insurance	Collision Damage Waiver: Compact cars: 1,430 JPY/day, 7-seaters and above: 2,530 JPY/day Safety Pack (NOC waiver): Fees vary by branch.

(5) OTS Rent a Car

OTS Rent a Car is a regional rental company primarily operating in two popular tourist destinations: Hokkaido and Okinawa. It has recently expanded to Okayama and Shikoku.

Booking through Rakuten Travel often yields lower prices than the official website.

Below is some basic information and services provided by OTS Rent a Car:

Features	A regional rental company focused on Okinawa and Hokkaido, popular among foreign tourists (especially Taiwanese). It has Chinese-speaking staff and a Taipei office, but the number of branches is limited.
Official Website	https://www.otsinternational.jp/otsrentacar/ (Japanese, Chinese, English, Korean)
Contact	Email inquiries: https://www.otsinternational.jp/otsrentacar/en/inquiry/ (English)
ETC Card Rental	Available, but fees are unclear.
Highway Pass Sales	Select branches offer HEP, as well as its own Okinawa Expressway Pass.
Rental Deductible	Third-party property: 0 JPY Rental vehicle: 100,000 JPY
Non-Operation Charge (NOC)	Vehicle operational: 20,000 JPY Vehicle non-operational: 50,000 JPY
Additional Insurance	Collision Damage Waiver: Standard cars: 1,650 JPY/24 hours, buses: 2,200 JPY/24 hours (Okinawa) Peace of Mind Insurance (NOC waiver + Roadside Assistance): 550 JPY/24 hours (Basic), 1,100 JPY/24 hours (Premium)

(6) Sky Rent a Car

Sky Rent a Car is a regional rental company previously operating only in Hokkaido, Okinawa, Kyushu, and Shikoku. It has since expanded to Kanto, Kansai, Hokuriku, Tohoku, and Chugoku. Sky Rent a Car is known for its affordable pricing, but its official website is only in Japanese. However, you can book through Rakuten Travel.

Below is some basic information and services provided by Sky Rent a Car:

Features	Affordable pricing with newer vehicles, but the number of branches is limited, and there is no Chinese customer service. Staff English proficiency is also limited.
Official Website	https://www.skyrent.jp/ (Japanese only)
ETC Card Rental	Available for 550 JPY (including 10% consumption tax) per rental.
Highway Pass Sales	Select branches offer HEP and KEP.
Rental Deductible	Third-party property: 50,000 JPY Rental vehicle: Standard cars: 50,000 JPY, minibuses: 100,000 JPY
Non-Operation Charge (NOC)	Vehicle operational: 20,000 JPY Vehicle non-operational: 50,000 JPY
Additional Insurance	Collision Damage Waiver: Standard cars (Okinawa): 1,650 JPY/day, (Kyushu): 1,430 JPY/day, (Hokkaido): 1,320 JPY/day, (Honshu/Shikoku): 1,100 JPY/day, minibuses: 2,200 JPY/day Wide Coverage Plan (NOC waiver): Standard cars (Okinawa): 880 JPY/day, (Kyushu): 770 JPY/day, (Hokkaido): 880 JPY/day, (Honshu/Shikoku): 1,100 JPY/day, minibuses: 1,100 JPY/day

(7) JR Rent a Car (JR駅レンタカー)

JR Rent a Car (JR駅租車) is a subsidiary company of Japan Railways Group, primarily offering car rental services to passengers traveling on JR trains, though non-JR passengers can also rent vehicles. JR Rent a Car is divided into regional branches: JR Rent a Car Hokkaido, JR Rent a Car East Japan, JR Rent a Car West Japan, and JR Rent a Car Kyushu, with approximately 260 locations, typically situated near major JR train stations. Originally targeting Japanese customers, JR Rent a Car has increasingly attracted foreign tourists as self-driving travel grows in popularity, and now offers multilingual websites in English and Chinese.

To rent a car from JR Rent a Car, you can also make reservations through Rakuten Travel Japan. Below are the dedicated pages and special offers for the four JR Rent a Car branches on Rakuten Travel:

Below is some basic information and services provided by JR Rent a Car:

Features	A JR-affiliated company offering discounts for JR ticket holders, but rental locations are limited to areas near JR stations.
Website	https://www.jrh-rentacar.jp/ (JR Rent a Car Hokkaido) https://www.jrerl.co.jp/ (JR Rent a Car East Japan) https://www.ekiren.com/ (JR Rent a Car West Japan) https://www.jr-rp.jp/ (JR Rent a Car Kyushu)
Contact	Email inquiry: https://www.jrh-rentacar.jp/eng/inquiry
ETC Card Rental	Not available
Highway Pass Sales	Selected branches offer HEP and SEP
Rental Deductible	Third-party property: ¥50,000 Rental vehicle: Standard cars: ¥50,000, Minibuses: ¥100,000
Non-Operation Charge (NOC)	Vehicle operational: ¥20,000 Vehicle non-operational: ¥50,000
Additional Insurance	Collision Damage Waiver: ¥1,100/24 hours NOC Support (NOC Waiver): ¥550/24 hours

Renting a Car in Japan Through Rental Agents

In addition to booking directly through Japanese car rental company websites, you can also arrange rentals through agents such as hotel booking sites, car rental platforms, travel product providers, or local travel agencies. These agents are not car rental companies themselves; their role is to facilitate rentals on your behalf. When booking through an agent, you can choose the rental company but not the specific vehicle make or model—only the vehicle class.

There are many types of rental agents, including international hotel booking sites like Expedia and Trip.com; international car rental platforms like Hertz and RentalCars.com; and local travel agencies offering car rental services. However, the number of Japanese rental companies partnering with foreign agents is limited, resulting in fewer choices and often higher prices—though occasionally, RentalCars.com may offer competitive rates. Additionally, the popular travel platform Klook now provides car rental services.

Japan also has many domestic hotel booking and car rental sites offering rental services, such as Rakuten Travel Japan, Jalan.net, and ToCoo! Car Rental. Compared to foreign agents, Japanese rental agents offer advantages such as partnerships with more rental companies and generally lower prices.

1. Domestic Rental Agents in Japan

Below are some major domestic rental agents in Japan:

(1) Rakuten Travel Japan

Rakuten Travel Japan is Japan’s largest travel website, offering services such as hotel bookings, car rentals, express bus tickets, and travel packages. Partnering with numerous Japanese rental companies, Rakuten Travel allows you to book rentals from almost all major providers, excluding some small local operators.

Booking through Rakuten Travel offers many benefits, including a wide selection of rental companies and pickup/drop-off locations, frequent promotional offers, and the availability of discount coupons, often making prices cheaper than booking directly with rental companies. It also allows easy comparison of prices across different providers without navigating multiple websites. The downside is that special requests, such as reserving highway passes or ETC cards, cannot be made during booking—though these can often be arranged later by contacting the rental company directly. In recent years, most of my car rentals in Japan have been booked through Rakuten Travel Japan.

Although Rakuten Travel’s website is in Japanese, the rental process is straightforward. Follow the guide below to complete your booking easily.

【Rental Guide >> How to Rent a Car Through Rakuten Travel Japan: Step-by-Step Guide for Non-Japanese Speakers】

(2) ToCoo! Car Rental

ToCoo! Car Rental was one of the first Japanese rental platforms to cater to foreign travelers, offering an English website early on and later adding a Chinese version. While its network of rental companies and locations is smaller than Rakuten Travel’s, its multilingual websites make bookings easier for non-Japanese speakers. ToCoo! also offers rental packages with GPS devices in Chinese. However, a downside is the mandatory purchase of a TAS insurance plan, which increases rental costs.

ToCoo! has expanded its services in recent years, introducing offerings like the ToCoo! Expressway Pass, ETC card rentals, and rental packages that include free WiFi devices or SIM cards. For guidance on using ToCoo!, refer to the tutorial below.

(3) Jalan.net

Jalan.net is another major Japanese travel website, offering hotel and car rental services similar to Rakuten Travel.

2. Foreign Rental Agents

Below are some major foreign rental agents offering services in Japan:

(1) RentalCars

RentalCars is a leading international car rental platform offering services worldwide, including Japan, though options are limited.

(2) Klook Car Rental

Klook is a popular travel platform in Hong Kong and Taiwan, primarily selling tickets for attractions, activities, transportation, and SIM cards. It now also offers car rental services worldwide, including Japan, making it a convenient option for regular Klook users.