Question 1

What documents do I need to prepare to rent a car in Japan?

Accepted Answer

For Japanese drivers (those holding a Japanese-issued driver's license), please bring the following documents when picking up your vehicle:

1. Original valid Japanese driver's license

2. Original credit card used for booking

For non-Japanese citizens, please prepare the following documents:

1. Original passport

2. Original valid driver's license from your country of origin

3. Original international driving permit recognized by Japan or an official Japanese translation (depending on the driving license regulations of the country where you will pick up your vehicle)

4. Original credit card used for booking

Question 2

When is the peak season for car rental in Japan? How far in advance should I book?

Accepted Answer

Peak seasons for car rentals in Japan are mainly concentrated during national holidays, cherry blossom season, autumn foliage season, and summer vacation. For these peak periods, we strongly recommend booking 1.5 to 3 months in advance.

Main Peak Seasons:

Cherry Blossom Season: Late March to April (varies by region).

Golden Week: Late April to early May, a long holiday in Japan.

Summer and Winter Vacations: July and August are summer vacation in Taiwan.

Autumn Foliage Season: Late October to November (varies by region).

New Year Holiday: Late January to early February, a long holiday in Taiwan (subject to the current year's calendar).

Question 3

What fees are included in the car rental prices in Japan displayed on the platform?

Accepted Answer

The total rental price shown on gogoout includes all necessary costs for renting a car in Japan, including Japanese consumption tax and all items covered by the rental insurance for your chosen vehicle.

Items not included: Fuel (you will need to refuel yourself), highway tolls (ETC), parking fees, optional accessories (such as child seats, ETC cards), and advanced insurance (such as NOC compensation).

Question 4

When booking a car rental in Japan on a website, is the payment made in Japanese Yen or Taiwanese Dollars?

Accepted Answer

When you book a car rental in Japan on gogoout, the price will be settled in New Taiwan Dollars (TWD).

The reference prices you see on the rental page are all in New Taiwan Dollars (TWD), and the final bill will also be settled in New Taiwan Dollars (TWD).

Question 5

How to book a car rental in Japan?

Accepted Answer

Booking a car rental in Japan through gogoout involves four main steps:

1. On the homepage, select "Japan" and find your desired pick-up city (e.g., Fukuoka, Okinawa), as well as the pick-up and drop-off dates and times.

2. You can compare and select rental options based on price, vehicle size, rental company reviews, and rental policies.

3. Accurately fill in the driver's passport information (in English spelling) and personal details. At this step, you can also select any optional add-ons you need, such as a child safety seat.

4. Securely complete the online payment using your credit card. Once the order is confirmed, you will immediately receive a booking confirmation email from gogoout.

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