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Questions To Ask Before Getting Japan Car Rentals

One of the things about car rental companies in Japan is that though most companies will let you go to a wide variety of locations as long as you are within Japan, there are some rentals companies that will not let you go beyond certain locations. Therefore, it will be wise to find out from the rental company the out of bound locations before you rent out the car.

You should also find out what happens when you experience a car breakdown. Does the company have a 24hour response unit that will come to your rescue or will you have to fix the car alone? Most rental companies in Japan will let you call them when you have car trouble any time of the day.

When you want to rent a car in Japan, find out whether the company offers one way rentals. This involves being able to pick up a car and dropping it off in another location without having to return to you original town of pick up.

Again, are there any age restrictions? Car rentals in Japan usually have maximum and minimum age restrictions. These usually vary according to the rental company. If you fall under the minimum age level or over the maximum age limit, you might have to pay extra in order to lease a car. Also, the number of people who can drive the car matters. Can anyone drive the car or is it just one particular person? Some rental companies will charge you extra if you will have any other additional drivers apart from the person who rented the car.

Rental cars Japan should be able to let you know whether you can use the rental car in another country. Can you drive past international borders with your rented car? In Japan car rentals, if you return your car before your lease period is over, you will not get a refund, just a hearty thank you.