Car hire in Japan

You will need insurance to rent a car in Japan, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.

To rent a car with most companies in Japan you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.

Our travellers best rated car hire company in Japan is Times. You can rent a car with them for 59 € on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Times, you can dig deeper here.

The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Japan depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Japan, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.

It depends on where in Japan you visit. The most popular places to rent a car are Tokyo, Osaka and Okinawa.

In Tokyo, it costs around 78 € per day or 102 € per week.

In Osaka, it costs around 61 € per day or 73 € per week.

In Okinawa, it costs around 57 € per day or 106 € per week.

It’s easy to hire a car in Japan. First, you need to decide where in Japan you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.

You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.

You may need a credit card to rent a car in Japan. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.

It depends where in Japan you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Tokyo. On average, it costs 78 € per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is 17 € per day.