CAR RENTAL IN YOKOHAMA
Pick up near Haneda or Narita, then use Yokohama as a starting point for the Kanagawa coast, Kamakura or Hakone. Check the branch and vehicle collection details before you book.
Plan your Yokohama rental ↗Choose dates to compare options · Rates and availability vary by location and provider
Yokohama has no commercial airport of its own. Haneda is the closer gateway; Narita is farther away but offers another international arrival option. Both airports have rental-car counters.
Approximate driving time to central Yokohama. Traffic, exact branch location and your final destination can change the journey.
The closer airport for most Yokohama stays. Rental counters are available in Terminals 1, 2 and 3. Some providers take customers by shuttle to a separate vehicle branch, so check the collection point and allow time after landing.
Yokohama’s official access guide ↗Check Haneda rental counters ↗Narita is farther from Yokohama. Rental counters are in Terminals 1 and 2; Terminal 3 has no rental-car service, so follow the airport’s instructions for Terminal 2. Check opening hours against your flight time.
Yokohama Official Visitors Guide ↗Check Narita terminal details ↗Do you need a car inside Yokohama? For central areas such as Minato Mirai, Chinatown and the waterfront, trains and walking can be simpler than city driving and parking. Consider collecting your rental after your city stay, then use it for Kamakura, Hakone or the Miura Peninsula.
A rental car in Yokohama is most useful beyond the city centre. Use it to connect coastal towns, temple districts and mountain scenery across Kanagawa. For Minato Mirai and central Yokohama, compare the cost and convenience of parking with the city’s rail network.
Explore Kanagawa road trips ↗For a Yokohama car rental, compare airport and city pick-up branches, the total price for your dates and luggage space. A compact car suits a couple; a minivan gives a group more room.
Easy to park and a good fit for two.
More room for bags and long days.
Room for people, luggage and day bags.
Vehicle models, seating and luggage capacity vary by rental company. Check the details before booking.
Start with the daily rate, then add insurance options, tolls, fuel and any extras. Each rental company sets its own cover, fees and fuel policy.
Daily rate, insurance cover and any excess waiver. Check limits and exclusions.
Fuel, expressway tolls, parking and an ETC card fee.
Child seat, winter tyres, additional driver or one-way fee.
Using expressways? Ask whether the car has an ETC device and whether you can rent an ETC card. Ask how the rental company bills tolls and whether the ETC card has a rental fee.
Returning in another city? Check the one-way fee and whether the branch accepts your return location before you book.
Spring blossoms and autumn leaves draw visitors to popular areas. June brings the rainy season to much of the country. Demand rises around popular destinations and holiday periods. Rental companies may set seasonal rates, so compare your dates and pick-up locations before you book.
Flowering dates move north with the season. Golden Week brings a run of national holidays in late April and early May.
Rainy-season timing varies by region. Summer holidays make some routes busier, while Hokkaido has its own peak season.
Autumn leaves arrive earlier in northern Japan and later in the south. Check local forecasts before you book around peak foliage.
Snow changes the drive in Hokkaido and parts of northern Japan. Ask your rental company about winter tyres and road conditions.
Season notes: Japan National Tourism Organization, weather by season and travel tips. Rental prices depend on provider, region, car class and exact dates. The chart shows broad travel patterns, not collected rental-price data.
Yokohama makes a comfortable base for exploring Kanagawa. Leave the waterfront by car for temple towns, coastal viewpoints and hot-spring country; check parking and local access before setting off.
Places to see from Yokohama: Kamakura, Enoshima, Hakone, Miura Peninsula, Odawara and Lake Ashi.
Spend time among temple gardens, historic streets and the coast. A rental car can connect outlying stops, though parking near popular sites fills quickly on weekends.
Plan a Kamakura visit ↗Pair island views with a drive along the coast. Build in extra time on sunny weekends, when beach traffic and parking demand can slow the route.
Explore Kanagawa’s coast ↗Plan a mountain escape around hot springs, lake scenery and views of Mount Fuji on clear days. Check road and weather conditions, especially in winter.
Discover Hakone with JNTO ↗Follow the coast for fishing harbours, sea views and a slower day out. Check local parking and ferry schedules if you plan to include a boat trip.
Find more Kanagawa ideas ↗Visit the castle area and use Odawara as a gateway to western Kanagawa. It pairs naturally with a Hakone itinerary or a longer drive west.
Explore destinations in Kanagawa ↗Spend time around the lakeshore and historic route through the Hakone hills. Allow for narrow mountain roads and check access near the sites you plan to visit.
Read JNTO’s Hakone guide ↗Trip-planning sources: Destination notes link to the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) and Yokohama’s official visitor information. Driving times vary with traffic, weather and stops; check local road conditions and parking before departure.
Japan drives on the left, with the steering wheel on the right. Check your licence requirements before you travel, then plan for tolls, parking and mountain weather along your route.
Check your documents
Many visitors need a paper International Driving Permit issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention. Rules depend on where your licence was issued.
Budget for the full trip
Compare the rental rate, insurance, fuel, tolls and parking before you choose a car.
Carry your passport, home licence and the permit or translation required for your licence.
Ask which fuel the car takes and whether you must return it with a full tank.
Walk around with staff. Point out any scratches and save a few photos before leaving.
Ask about ETC, navigation language, child seats and the rental company’s emergency number.
Check the details that can change your plans, from licence rules to winter tyres.
Haneda is closer. Yokohama’s official visitor guide estimates about 30 minutes by car from Haneda and about 90 minutes from Narita. These are planning estimates; traffic and your exact destination affect the trip.
Yes. Haneda lists rental counters in Terminals 1, 2 and 3. Narita has counters in Terminals 1 and 2, but no rental-car service in Terminal 3. Confirm your provider’s counter, hours and vehicle handover instructions.
Many visitors need a paper International Driving Permit under the 1949 Geneva Convention, carried with their home licence. Some countries and regions use a Japanese translation instead. Check the rules for the country that issued your licence before you travel.
Drivers keep left, and most cars have the steering wheel on the right. Take extra care at intersections and when leaving a parking space if you usually drive on the other side.
Rates depend on the city, dates, car class and provider. Some companies apply seasonal pricing during busy dates such as Golden Week. Compare exact pick-up and return dates with the rental provider.
Yes. Ask the rental company whether winter tyres are included or available, especially for Hokkaido and snowy mountain regions. Check road and weather updates before each drive.
Children under six must use a child seat in Japan. Ask the rental company to add the right seat to your reservation, then check its fit when you collect the car.
Check the rental, insurance options, fuel, expressway tolls, parking and any one-way return fee. Include the rental rate, insurance options, fuel, expressway tolls, parking and any one-way rental fee. Check which items the quoted price includes.
Many expressways charge tolls. Drivers can pay at supported toll gates or use an ETC card with the car’s ETC device. Ask the rental company about card availability and fees before you set off.
Some companies allow one-way rentals, often with an extra fee and location restrictions. Check the return branch before you confirm your booking.
Confirm the car’s condition, fuel type and return policy. Set up navigation, check any ETC card or child seat, and save the rental company’s contact number.
For licence rules and current travel guidance, see the Japan National Tourism Organization’s guide to renting a car. Confirm licence documents with the issuing authority and rental company before travel.
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