Car rental in Japan

You will need insurance to rent a car in Japan, but you won't necessarily need "extra" insurance. Different car rental 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 travelers' best-rated car rental company in Japan is Times. You can rent a car with them for 44 € 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 driver's license, ID, and passport. Once you’ve booked a car rental 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 Sapporo.

In Tokyo, it costs around 76 € per day or 149 € per week.

In Osaka, it costs around 59 € per day or 142 € per week.

In Sapporo, it costs around 39 € per day or 183 € per week.

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

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 rental company you choose.

It depends where in Japan you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Tokyo. On average, it costs 76 € per day to rent a car there. The lowest price we could find is 26 € per day.