requirements

What You Need to Rent a Car

Required documents differ for Japanese residents and foreign visitors.

Required ItemDetails
🪪 Driver’s License A valid Japanese driver’s license (automatic transmission permitted)
💳 Credit Card In the name of the driver
*Cash payment may be accepted at some locations
Required ItemDetails
🪪 Valid Driver’s License in Japan One of the following:
・Japanese Driver’s License
・International Driving Permit (issued by a Geneva Convention country)
・Foreign License + Official Japanese Translation (by JAF or Embassy)
*Translation accepted from: Taiwan, Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium, Monaco
🛂 Residence Card or Passport For identity and visa/residency verification
💳 Credit Card Major credit card in the driver's name (e.g., VISA, MasterCard)