Self-driving Japan is easiest outside dense Tokyo cores. Compare five major rental brands before you book.

Popular companies

  • TOYOTA Rent a Car — dense branch network
  • Times Car Rental — budget-friendly, multilingual tips
  • Budget / Orix / Nippon Rent a Car — solid nationwide alternatives

Documents

Bring passport, home licence, and a valid International Driving Permit (1949) when required for your nationality. Register every driver and photograph the car at pickup.