The segments of standard, intermediate and full-size cars in Japan traditionally include the following vehicles: VW Passat, Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Peugeot 508, Ford Mondeo, Toyota Avensis 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 Kobe 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 Kobe 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 Kobe!
Rental process FAQ
Solid lines that separate different lanes are often equipped with rather large metal fettlings. At night, these fettlings glow, so drivers needn’t worry about crossing another lane neither in the daytime nor at night.
In addition to the usual "zebra" marking, many crossroads have an alternative way to cross the road – the overhead one. Pedestrians do not always have to wait for the traffic light to switch to green as the overhead crossing is always available.
Foreign drivers should remember that the international driving license is invalid in Japan. In order to drive vehicles, drivers must exchange the international driving license to the local one. It is worth noting that the exchange procedure is simple and free of long formalities.
