Car Rental Requirements.
Visitors from Hong Kong renting a car in Japan must meet the following requirements:
📌 Valid Hong Kong driver's license
📌 International Driving Permit
📌 Credit card
⚠️ Some rental companies require a driving history of one year or more.
⚠️ Temporary licenses and photocopies of driving licenses are not accepted.
⚠️ Certain companies may require drivers to be at least 21 years old.
2️⃣ Car Rental Process.
After deciding on your itinerary, you can book a car through a travel rental website.
Choose your vehicle type, pick-up and drop-off dates and times.
Select add-on services (such as insurance, child safety seats, etc.).
Fill in driver information and make the order payment.
3️⃣ Vehicle Pickup Steps.
🔑 Inform other drivers (if applicable).
🔑 Check the rental agreement, including insurance coverage.
🔑 Inspect the vehicle condition; it's best to take photos as evidence for your protection.
🔑 Install a GPS.
🔑 Understand the type of gasoline required for the vehicle.
🔑 Familiarize yourself with the vehicle's features.
🔑 Learn about the return policy (e.g., if refueling is required).
🔑 Have the car rental company's contact information handy.
Return Car Steps
🚗 Return vehicle on time (notify in advance if returning late)
🚗 Check fuel level (most companies require full tank return, keep records if refilling)
🚗 Inspect vehicle condition
🚗 Settle toll fees (ETC) charges (if ETC device was rented, ensure payment is cleared).
