Car hire in Shinjuku, Tokyo

58% of momondo users prefer to hire Mini vehicles when visiting Shinjuku. You can expect daily hire prices for this type of car to be £35 on average. Rates might be different depending on what agency you rent your car from and what neighbourhood you intend to visit. Keep in mind that there are also other types of hire cars available in Shinjuku if this one doesn’t suit your needs.

The cheapest neighbourhood to hire a car when in Tokyo is Ōta. On average, the daily cost to hire a car in Ōta is £34 from Europcar. Another affordable neighbourhood to hire a car in is Edogawa, where Alamo has an average price of £64 per day.

Most people tend to hire a car in Shinjuku for 2 days which costs, on average, £57 per day. If you plan on hiring a car for one week, then you can expect to pay around £392 total. For a quick weekend hire, the total cost tends to average £105. £2,376 is the average cost of a month-long Shinjuku road trip car hire.

Consider hiring a car in Shinjuku during the month of October. This is the cheapest time of year to hire, and you can often find deals for £38/day on average. In contrast, the most expensive month to hire a car in Shinjuku is May, when prices are often £93/day on average. Be sure to book your car hire at least 66 days ahead of your intended pick-up date for the best deals.

Prices for cars in Shinjuku refresh daily.

As of December 2024, there are 18 operators available to choose from for cars in Shinjuku.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Shinjuku. 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 Shinjuku, 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.