The most popular SUV models offered at rental locations in Hiroshima are: Hyundai Tuscon, Toyota Fortuner, Chrysler Journey, Toyota Landcruiser, Toyota 4Runner, Suzuki Jimny and others.
While selecting your preferred model of an off-road vehicle, please examine the rental conditions. In particular, those requirements that concern credit cards – when it comes to renting an expensive car, sometimes offices in Japan ask information about two credit cards.
Before signing the contract in the rental office upon arrival, check that the invoice figures match with figures in your voucher.
Once the vehicle is assigned, inspect it carefully before leaving the parking. Crossovers and SUVs are often used in tough road conditions, therefore scratches and other exteriour defects are inevitable. Due to this, it is important to check and specify all existing defects in your rental documents.
If you plan to use an off-road vehicle in the mountains, it is recommended to order snow chains. This will save you from unexpected incidents. Other important equipment in Japan are mandatory child seats for travellers with children.
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Common questions on rental process
It is quite simple to define the social status of drivers by the cars they drive. For example, students use economy cars only, and if you see an expensive car on the road, there is no doubt that the status of the car is in full compliance with the high status of the owner. Local people drive massive SUV cars rarely; as a rule, these vehicles are the choice of tourists and people who make frequent rides to the mountains.
There are many motorcyclists on the roads of Japan. Local policemen also enjoy using motorbikes to patrol the streets. Unlike many countries, motorcycle and moped riders are also distinguished by following all the traffic rules, so they are not dangerous to other drivers.
The majority of street parking areas are equipped with special small curbs. They are used to control drivers and do not give them the opportunity to leave the parking lot. Many local residents set such curbs in their garages, so they do not accidentally bump into a wall when parking a car.
