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Do I need an International Drivers License to rent a car in Japan?

We recommend that you check the licence requirements for your specific car rental booking as this will advise if you will need an international licence for your car hire. When you are making a booking online you can check this by clicking the Important Information button and going to the Driver section. If you already have a booking you can check the Driver's Licence section of your rental conditions by clicking the "Car Hire Voucher" button/link on your confirmation voucher/email. If your licence is not printed in the Roman alphabet (i.e Arabic, Greek, Russian) you will almost always need an international licence. If an international licence is required for your booking, you must also bring your domestic licence with you to present it along with your international licence. International Drivers Permits (IDP) are valid identification in over 150 countries and contain your driver information in the 12 most widely used languages. Some car rental companies will insist on you having one, and in certain countries they are mandatory depending on your country of origin - Hit this link to organise your international drivers permit - digital version delivered in just 2 hours or less (printed version will be mailed).

What side of the road do you drive on in Japan?

In Japan you must drive on the Left.

Can I rent a car if I'm under 25 years old in Japan?

Yes, most car rental agents have a minimum age limit of 21 years for car rentals in Japan. However, requirements may vary depending on the car rental supplier and destination country. Please note that there may be additional charges if the main driver is under 25 old to cover the extra insurance cost. When you run a search, make sure to include your age if you are under 25. This way any applicable young driver fee will be included in the total rate displayed online.

Can I rent a car if I'm under 21 years old in Japan?

There are only a few locations and suppliers that will permit under 21's to rent a vehicle in Japan - those that do invariably tend to have very high additional fees to do so.

Can I rent a car if I am over 75 years old in Japan?

Yes - most car rental companies will rent cars to the over 75's in Japan - specific age limits can apply in certain locations, and many car rental companies have no age limit at all. However, there invariably tends to be an increased day rate and/or insurance cover required for those over 75

Which Ports have car rental offices in Japan?

There are 6 ports in Japan that have car rental offices in or nearby - Click here to see a full list of all ports with car rental offices located in or near ports in Japan.

Which car rental companies have offices at Sea/Ferry Ports in Japan?

Some car rental companies have offices in or near most port locations in Japan - Click here to see which car rental companies have offices in each port in Japan.

Which Train Stations have car rental offices in Japan?

There are 315 train stations in Japan with car rental offices in or nearby - Click here to see a full list of all Train Stations with car rental offices located in or near the Train Stations in Japan

Which car rental companies have offices at Train Stations in Japan?

Some car rental companies have offices in or near Train Stations in Japan - Click here to see which car rental companies have offices in or nearby Train Stations in Japan

Can I rent a road toll/charge payment device with a rental car in Japan??

The following car rental companies offer toll/charge payment devices for rent with a rental car in Japan:

• Alamo
• Avis
• Budget
• Europcar
• Jr Hokkaido
• Niconico
• Nissan
• Times

Airport Car Rental Locations in Japan

Ferry/Port Car Rental Locations in Japan

Train Station Car Rental Locations in Japan