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For beginners

For rental cars, you can use the car only when you need it and for the amount of time you need it.
You can rent a car that suits your purpose.

  • trip
  • moving
  • shopping
  • long term
  • business

Rental cars can be used safely and reliably.

Inspection

inspection

Every 6 months for passenger cars and subcompact car
Commercial vehicles every 3 months
We carry out regular inspections and maintenance!

Cleaning/Sterilization

Cleaning/Sterilization

Cleaning the inside of the car after each use
Because we are sterilizing
You can use it without any worries!

Initiatives for safety and security associated with preventing new coronavirus infections

Reliable insurance and compensation in the unlikely event of an accident or trouble

The basic price of a rental car includes compensation such as insurance.
Furthermore, we also offer a reliable system that will compensate you for the amount you will incur.
Click here for details about insurance and compensation >

Basic compensation Include rental car fee

Physical Injury/Death

Physical Injury/Death

Compensation for damage to the other party in the accident

Property Damage

Property Damage

Compensation for damage to the other party's vehicle, etc. (with deductible)

Rented Car

Rented Car

Compensation for damage to rental car during use (deductible amount included)

Personal Injury

Personal Injury

Compensation for damage to rental car passengers

Comprehensive compensation options available

Exclude payment of deductible*
We offer  “Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)”​ ​!
Subscription fee: 1,100 yen to 2,200 yen/day (tax included)

*In the event of an accident, the customer will be responsible for 50,000 yen to 150,000 yen.
Click here for details on the Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)>

Exemption from paying rental car out-of-business compensation (NOC)*
We offer “Extra Coverage Option (ECO)”​ ​!
Subscription fee: 440 yen/day (tax included)

*In the event of an accident or breakdown, the customer will be responsible for 20,000 yen or 50,000 yen.
Click here for details on Extra Coverage Option (ECO)>

Introducing the rental car process

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Let's reserve a rental car!

Let's reserve a rental car!

Reservations can be made through the website or at each location.
It is especially crowded during summer holidays and holidays such as Golden Week. Early reservations are recommended!
You can make reservations through the website up to 1 hour before pick-up.

Pick-up / Return location

Pick-up / Return location

NIPPON Rent-A-Car has locations near stations and airports nationwide!

One-way use (drop-off) is possible between NIPPON Rent-A-Car locations.

*Some locations cannot be used as drop return locations.
 Click here for details on drop-off (one-way rental)>

Choose a car

Choose a car

All passenger cars and wagons 
are non-smoking

No smoking

To make a reservation, you must select the "class" of your vehicle.
At Nippon Rent-A-Car, we define vehicle classes for each size and type of vehicle, and prices are determined by the class and usage time.

option

option

We offer options such as GPS, child seats, and winter tires.
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Pick-up

Pick-up

Please come to the location at your reserved time.
If you are at an airport location, please go to the designated counter.

What to prepare on the day

What to prepare on the day

  • A valid driver's license for the person driving the vehicle
    (If you forget it, we will not be able to lend it to you)
  • Nippon Rent-A-Car a Car member card (corporate customers)
  • Credit card or cash for payment
    *If paying by cash, auxiliary documents specified by our company

Pick-up procedures

  • ① When you arrive at the location, please tell the staff your [reservation number] or [name].
  • ② Please confirm your reservation details and sign the rental certificate (rental car contract). If more than one person is driving the vehicle, please sign all of their names on the rental document.
  • ③ Please pay the amount you plan to use the rental car in advance.
    As a general rule, please pay by credit card.
    If you wish to pay by cash, please check here.
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Return

Return

Please return to the location by the scheduled return time.

For fuel (gasoline, etc.), please return the vehicle with a full tank at the nearest gas station to the location where return the vehicle. Please present your refueling receipt to the location.

*Depending on the car model, there is a specified oil type (regular gasoline, high octane gasoline, diesel oil).

Payment to be made at the time return

① Excess Charges

If the scheduled return time is exceeded, an overage fee will be charged as specified in the price list.

  • If you wish to change the scheduled return time, please contact the location in advance.

② Halfway Cancellation Charges

If return is significantly earlier than the scheduled time, the basic fee for the unused period will be refunded, but Halfway Cancellation Charges.
Please note that if the difference between the scheduled return time at the time pick-up and the actual return time is less than 24 hours, we will not be able to refund the difference.

  • If you wish to change the scheduled return time, please contact the location in advance.
    Halfway Cancellation Charges: [Basic fee corresponding to the rental contract period - Basic fee corresponding to the period from rental to return] x 50% [However, up to 6,000 yen. ]
  • The limit for microbuses is subject to separate regulations.
  • Consumption tax (including local consumption tax) is not charged for Halfway Cancellation Charges.

③ Fuel

If for some reason it is not possible to return vehicle with a full tank, payment will be made based on a separately determined mileage conversion rate or the amount remaining in the fuel gauge.
Please note that in this case, the cost will be higher than the actual refueling amount.

Click here if you would like to check more details

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