The segments of standard, intermediate and full-size cars in Japan traditionally include the following vehicles: VW Passat, Toyota Camry, Ford Mondeo, Hyundai Elantra, Mazda 6, Toyota Altis 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 Nagoya 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 Nagoya 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 Nagoya!
Rental process FAQ
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.
Traffic violations in Japan are due to a number of serious penalties. For example, there is a risk of losing the driving license even for a small violation that can be categorized as minor in many countries.
Passing a red light is considered one of the most serious violations. In most cases such a violation results in suspension of the driving license and a fine of approximately US$400. In some cases drivers can even be imprisoned for up to 6 months.
