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
