Car rental in Japan
Transport
Why not try a self drive trip in Japan!
When people think of a trip to Japan, they usually imagine travelling by train rather than exploring the country by hire car. While Japan is indeed very easy to get around by train and other public transport, there are certain regions where hiring a car for a few days makes sense, offering greater flexibility and access to places that are otherwise difficult to reach. This is particularly recommended on our Kyushu round trip for the Aso region, for visiting the Iya Valley on Shikoku, and for exploring the Japanese Alps on Honshu in a more individual way.
A safe and flexible way to explore
Safety and security on the road are very important to us, which is why our Japan car rental prices include insurance. Road signage is in Japanese and sometimes English but with a GPS, driving in Japan is straightforward, allowing you to fully enjoy your journey. An English-language GPS is already included in the rental. The price shown covers standard insurance, unlimited mileage, and local taxes. We have also created Japan tours where you can explore the country of sushi, sake, and samurai in a well-planned and varied way with your own hire car. If you prefer to plan your route yourself, you’ll find helpful tips for mapping out your own journey on our building blocks page.
Car rental categories in Japan
The car rental is arranged through our local agent, who works with a range of reliable companies such as Europcar and Alamo. Below, you can see the cars we can reserve for you and read more about the rental conditions at Rickshaw Japan. Please note that all information regarding rates, insurance, and terms and conditions is subject to change without notice or due to local regulations. Detailed terms and conditions will be provided in your rental agreement when you collect the car.
Car rental category A
✓ Manual/automatic
✓ Air conditioning
✓ Sat nav
✓ Suitable for 2 people and 2 suitcases
Price
From £ 130,- per day incl. insurance for 1 day
From £ 110,- per day incl. insurance for 7 days
Car rental category B
✓ Manual/automatic
✓ Air conditioning
✓ Sat nav
✓ Suitable for 3 people and 3 suitcases
Price
From £ 150,- per day incl. insurance for 1 day
From £ 130,- per day incl. insurance for 7 days
Car rental category WS
✓ Manual/automatic
✓ Air conditioning
✓ Sat nav
✓ Suitable for 4 people and 4 suitcases
Price
From £ 162,- per day incl. insurance for 1 day
From £ 135,- per day incl. insurance for 7 days
Car rental category WS6
✓ Manual/automatic
✓ Air conditioning
✓ Sat nav
✓ Suitable for 6 people and 6 suitcases
Price
From £ 245,- per day incl. insurance for 1 day
From £ 190,- per day incl. insurance for 7 days
Rental conditions and useful information
✓ The cars are equipped with a navigation device in English.
✓ The car rental company will make copies of your documents when you pick it up. In addition, you will be asked to provide a mobile phone number.
✓ You may need to show your credit card when you pick up the car, e.g. for a deposit or an ETC card (Electronic Toll Collection).
✓ The rental car stations are often located near the train station and are therefore easy to reach.
✓ Some employees in the car rental stations speak only very simple English.
✓ The process from car pick-up to drop-off is the same as in other countries. You will fill out all normal paperwork when you accept and return the rental car, in which possible defects are recorded. Please check this accordingly.
✓ Please make sure to park the car only in official places. Fees for incorrect parking or towing will be your responsibility.
✓ The car will have a full tank of fuel and returned with a full tank. If the car is not fully fuelled when it is returned, the costs incurred will be passed on to the renter of the car.
✓ Only those persons who were registered as drivers at the time of acceptance of the rental car are allowed to drive the car.
✓ If you drop off your rental car at another location, a one-way fee will be charged. We will check this for you.