The segments of standard, intermediate and full-size cars in Japan traditionally include the following vehicles: Hyundai Elantra, Mercedes C Class, Toyota Avensis, Nissan Primera, Hyundai Sonata, Nissan Maxima and others.
The process of a car reservation on OrangeSmile.com consists of 3 simple steps: (1) search by the dates and pick-up location, (2) car type selection, and (3) booking form completion. After the booking, you will receive a rental voucher at your e-mail address.
Before selecting a specific model to book, check your planned routes. If you are going to drive mostly within the Fukuoka borders, choose a car of 'Standard' or 'Compact' types. In case you plan long cross-countries trips or mountain adventures, the more comfortable and powerful 'Fullsize' models would become a better choice.
If you need a car with an automatic gearbox, try to make a reservation at least a few days before the pick-up date, since confirmation of such models in Fukuoka might be delayed for a day or two.
Upon the return of your car, carefully check that the total payment amount (invoice) is computed according to the original rental conditions.
We wish you 'smooth', secure and safe roads in Fukuoka!
Rental process FAQ
All kinds of roads have their own speed limits. In order to escape potential problems, drivers should not forget to pay attention to the road signs along roads. Within the city, the maximum permitted speed level is 40 km/h, and cars moving in the lane close to the pavement should not exceed the speed of 30 km/h. The maximal speed on highways is 80 km/h.
Surprisingly, the main violators of traffic rules in Japan are cyclists. They often cross roads in wrong places. If there is a bicycle in sight, drivers should act very carefully.
Drivers must always carry the car certificate, driving license and insurance. If the car does not belong to the driver, he must provide a proof of the right to drive the vehicle.
