Narita Airport features counters for the main car hire companies located on the arrivals level (1F) of Terminals 1 and 2. Passengers arriving at Terminal 3 should use the offices located in Terminal 2, which can be reached via the covered pedestrian walkway or by using the free inter-terminal shuttle bus service. Most offices operate daily between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm.
Car hire companies
Requirements for hiring a vehicle
Driving in Japan requires strict compliance with local regulations. In order to hire a car at the airport, you will need to present the following documents:
- International Driving Permit (IDP): It is essential to present a permit issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention. Japan does not recognise permits based on the 1926 or 1968 conventions.
- National driving licence: It must be valid and issued in your country of residence.
- Official Japanese translation: Citizens holding driving licences issued in Belgium, France, Germany, Monaco, Switzerland or Taiwan do not require the 1949 IDP, but must present their original licence together with an official Japanese translation issued by the JAF (Japan Automobile Federation) or by the relevant consular authorities.
- Passport: Original and valid identity document.
- Credit card: Used for the security deposit and payment of the service.