The most widespread cabriolet models offered for rent in Japan are: BMW 3 series Cabriolet, Peugeot 206 Cabriolet, Renault Megane Cabriolet and Ford Mustang Convertible.
At the booking time, please check the rental conditions carefully. Quite often, rental offices in Niigata require two credit cards to guarantee issuance of a cabrio or a roadster.
We recommend ordering additional no-excess insurance that covers your risk (franchise), since the franchise amount for cabriolets in Japan is quite high.
Make sure to inspect the rental invoice issued at the office in Niigata and compare it with the information indicated in your voucher. Sometimes, rental officers make 'unintentional' mistakes in rental invoices.
In parking garage, examine the vehicle for defects and scratches carefully. If you find any of them, check whether they have been specified in your rental document.
When parking a cabriolet in Niigata, it is recommended to unfold the roof and close windows in order to prevent theft or robbery.
OrangeSmile.com wishes you an exciting journey with an open roof around Japan!
Help on the rental process
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.
