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 Kumamoto 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 Kumamoto 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 Kumamoto!
Rental process FAQ
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.
In some car parking areas, there are special places for the disabled. It is very simple to distinguish them from other stalls as they have a special marking directly on the asphalt. Other drivers (who are not disabled) are strictly forbidden to occupy these stalls. This is considered a serious violation.
