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Car Rentals in Tokyo




Tokyo car rental services are availed by many tourists and citizens. There are various car rental companies in Tokyo, such as Fuel Corporation KK-Tokyo, National-Tokyo and Hertz Tokyo to name a few. The rules of imposing extra charges differ
from agency to agency but the clients are entitled to some special rights in case of inconvenience caused by the the car rental agencies Tokyo, Japan.

Charges Implied on Tokyo Car Rental Clients
The initial prices quoted by the car rental company might not include all final charges. Extra charges are implied for hiring drivers, as insurance coverage and for fuel refilling. Most of the car rental companies rent out cars on per day basis but some of the car rental agencies might follow different rules.

The pricing might be on the basis of distance traveled or even on the number of hours for which the car was rented. In case of last minute cancellation, the clients are fined. Special rebates are considered in case the car is rented for an entire week.

Reasons for Refusal by Car Rental Tokyo Japan
At times, the car rental agencies refuse to rent out their cars. Usually clients under the age of twenty one and at time 25 are refused service. Also, a faultless driving record and a valid driving license is a must. Most importantly, the client ought to have a credit card or a debit card for payment.

Car Rental in Tokyo Japan and Rights of the Clients
In case, the car availed is not the same as the car booked, the company is bound to arrange for a car of same status or of better status. In any case, no extra charges would be implied on the client. If the rental agency cannot arrange for a suitable alternative, it has to reimburse the client the expense of hiring a taxi or a car from another agency.

Tokyo is easily navigable by the efficient local transportation like the city buses, taxis and subways. Tokyo Car Rentals are however an essential option in case of exploring the surrounding suburbs and can be an economic option if traveling in large groups. Tokyo Car Rentals offer the best of Japanese automobiles from Mazda, Nissan and Toyota for rent.

The leading local Tokyo Car Rentals are Japaren Car Rentals, Mazda Rent-A-Car, Nissan Rent-A-Car, Toyota Rent-A-Car, Nippon Rent-A-Car, Northwing Car Rental and Orix Rent-A-Car. International Tokyo Car Rental Agencies like Hertz, Avis and Budget also have a strong presence in Tokyo. There are also local online Tokyo Car Rental Agencies like ToCoo! which offer cars at a considerably low rental range. Tokyo Car Rental Agencies offer a choice of vehicles cars in all sizes, SUVs and even RVs.

Tourists exploring Tokyo and its suburb by driving rented vehicles should possess an international driving license. Tourists from France, Germany and Switzerland can also produce their local driving licenses for verification. People on temporary assignment to Japan can also drive with a international driving permit, valid up to one year. Tourists should note that it is not advisable to drive rental cars in downtown Tokyo due to the heavy traffic, narrow streets and high parking fees.

Majority of International Tokyo Car Rental Agencies offer pickups at the Tokyo Narita Airport or NRT. Charges begin at $70.24 for a Compact car like the Ford Focus with weekly rentals rising to $280.97. An intermediate range car like an Oldsmobile Alero can be rented for a daily rate of $87.53 and weekly rates of $350.14. Local Car Rentals offer small cars for around 6,000 Yen, midsized cars for 10,000 Yen and about 15,000 Yen for full sized cars. Tokyo Car Rentals also charge a mandatory insurance fee of around 1000 Yen per day for every car. Tourists should book early to avoid the exorbitant Rental Rates during the peak season.

Some popular Tokyo Car Rental Agencies -
  • Mazda Car Rental Corporation
    Phone: 03-5286-0712 (With Assistance in English)
    Toll Free: 0120-57-6701

  • Avis Rent-A-Car
    Phone: 03-5397 8915
    Toll Free: 0120 311 911

  • Hertz Rent-A-Car
    Toll Free: 0120 489 882

  • Nippon Rent-a-Car
    Phone: 03-3485 7196 (With Assistance in English)

  • Nissan Rent-A-Car
    Phone: 03-5424-4111
    Toll Free: 0120 004 123

  • Orix Rent-A-Car
    Phone: 03-3779- 0543