FAQ

1 What do I need to rent a car?

The following items are required:

Valid driver's license in Japan
Passport
Credit card (when you pay by credit card)

※For the online reservation, You will need to pay through Web payment (online credit card payment service).

2 Can I drive in Japan with the driver's license of my own country?

The driver's license from your home country alone does not allow you to drive in Japan. Please see here for information about valid driver's licenses in Japan.
If you do not have a valid license, we cannot lease a car to you. Please make sure to bring it with you on the day of your rental.

3 When do I need to reserve the car by?

You can make a reservation online up to one hour before the pick-up time, but cars may be fully booked. To secure a rental, please make a reservation as soon as you make a final decision on your rental details.

4 Do cars ever become fully booked?

Yes. The following periods are especially busy due to the holiday season in Japan. We recommend early reservations.

Late April to Early May
Mid-August
End of the year and beginning of the new year

5 When can I make a reservation from?

Online reservations are available from 3 months before the pick-up date.

6 Do I need to return the car to the same shop I picked it up at?

You can return your rental car to a different TOYOTA Rent a Car shop than where you rented it (One-Way System).

Some car models and shops may not be available through the One-Way System. For details, please see the information of the shop you are planning to use or call the TOYOTA Rent a Car Reservation Center.

7 How much does it cost if I use the One-Way System?

For more information about the One-Way System and its surcharges, please see here.

8 How should I pay the car rental fee?

Please make the payment at the shop when you pick up the car. We ask you to pay by credit card in principle, but cash payment is also possible for some car classes.※QR code payment not available.
※For the online reservation, You will need to pay through Web payment (online credit card payment service).

9 Can I pay the car rental fee by cash?

We accept cash payment for some car grades under certain conditions.

C4, C5, Speciality, SUV3, SUV4, ZE3, ZE4 and Lexus classes must be paid by credit card.
If you are renting other classes, credit card payment is preferable. If you wish to pay by cash, please also present your passport.
※For the online reservation, You will need to pay through Web payment (online credit card payment service).

10 I made the reservation under my name. Can my travelling companions also drive?

In addition to the person who made the reservation, travelling companions can also drive. Please show the valid driver's license and passport of all drivers.
No surcharge is required for additional drivers.

11 Can I change my reservation details?

If you would like to change the date, shop or car class, it can be modified online up to one hour before the pick-up time.
If it is less than an hour before the pick-up time, please contact the TOYOTA Rent a Car Reservation Center or the pick-up shop.

12 Can I cancel my reservation?

Your reservation can be cancelled online up to one hour before the pick-up time.
If it is less than an hour before the pick-up time, please contact the TOYOTA Rent a Car Reservation Center or the pick-up shop.
Please note that the prescribed cancellation charges will be charged in case of cancellation.