Car hire in Chūō, Tokyo

Mini cars are the preferred type of car to hire while visiting Chūō. This is a popular car type among drivers thanks to its value at an average price of £87 per day. While 58% of momondo users settled on this type of car, you can always choose a different one based on your needs.

Ōta and Downtown are the cheapest neighbourhoods to hire a car in Tokyo. We found that Europcar is the cheapest car hire company in Ōta with an average cost of £34/day. Alamo is the most affordable hire company in Downtown with prices averaging £41/day.

The most popular length of time momondo users hire a car in Chūō is 16 days. For a 16-day hire the average daily price is £48, though prices are subject to change depending on the type of car you hire and what neighbourhood you stay in. To hire a car for a week in general is £370 on average and for a weekend hire, expect to pay a total of £98 on average. Month-long Chūō car hire are generally about £3,000 in total depending on your dates.

The best time to hire a car in Chūō is in the month of February, when prices are £34/day on average. June is often the most expensive month to hire a car, when average prices are £57/day. However, no matter what month you plan to visit Chūō, it’s recommended that you book your car hire around 70 days out for the best possible price.

Prices for cars in Chūō refresh daily.

As of April 2025, there are 25 operators available to choose from for cars in Chūō.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Chūō. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.

To rent a car in Chūō, all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.