FAQ
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With skyticket, you can search for rental cars all across Japan. One of the features of skyticket Rental Car is that you can pick up a rental car directly at the airport you use, such as New Chitose Airport and Naha Airport. One-way returns over long distances are also available, and you can search for nearby rental cars too. Of course, you can also book rental cars at central Tokyo locations like Shinjuku Station and Tokyo Station. If you already know which airport or station you want to rent from, try searching from the Airports, Stations, or Ferry Terminals pages.
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With skyticket, you can compare, search, and book budget rental plans from 176 rental car companies nationwide — from trusted major brands to local operators on remote islands. Times Car Rental, Toyota Rent a Car, Nippon Rent-A-Car, ORIX Rent-A-Car, Budget Rent a Car, Nissan Rent a Car, and more — you can narrow down your search by company too. To find out more about the available companies, visit the " Rental Car Company List".
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With skyticket, you can choose from a wide range of vehicle classes, from K-Cars to luxury and oversized vehicles.
Options include K-Cars such as the Moco and Wagon R, compact cars like the popular Vitz, minivans for group travel, and premium sports cars including the Mazda Roadster. We offer a wide variety of vehicles at competitive rates with the best plans. Options include 10-seaters, SUVs, luxury cars, and vehicles equipped with studless tires. -
Plans available on skyticket Rental Car start from as little as 1 hour. For those looking for longer rentals, we also offer plans for a week or even a month or more. Some locations operate 24 hours and accept same-day bookings. This is a comparison site that caters to a wide range of needs — from day trips and short-term sightseeing to long-term business travel.
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All plans offered by skyticket include the Collision Damage Waiver (CDW). Since coverage is included even in the event of an accident, you can use the service with peace of mind.
For those who want more comprehensive coverage, additional protection options — such as NOC (Non-Operation Charge) waiver coverage — can be added for an extra fee. -
With skyticket, you can book up to as little as 1 hour before departure (varies by plan, branch, and availability). Same-day bookings for urgent use are also accepted, but popular plans tend to fill up quickly, so we recommend booking early.
In particular, during peak seasons such as holidays, the chances of securing your preferred vehicle type and price can vary greatly — early booking is strongly advised. -
Yes, skyticket supports "one-way" rentals where the drop-off location differs from the pick-up location. This enables efficient travel planning such as inter-airport trips or one-way journeys. (Not all plans are eligible.)
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The Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) covers the "excess amount (out-of-pocket cost)" you would bear in the event of an accident.
Rental cars come with standard insurance coverage, but there is typically a certain excess amount you must pay when a claim is made.
Property damage excess: approx. ¥50,000
Vehicle damage excess: approx. ¥50,000–¥100,000
By purchasing the CDW, this out-of-pocket excess is waived.
NOC (Non-Operation Charge) coverage is a separate type of protection from the CDW.
CDW covers: the customer's share of repair costs
NOC covers: loss of income during the period the vehicle cannot be used for business (self-drivable: approx. ¥20,000 / non-drivable: approx. ¥50,000)
Having both provides comprehensive financial protection in the event of an accident.
・Long-distance or long-duration driving
・Routes with challenging conditions such as unfamiliar roads, snow-covered roads, or mountain passes
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The following are required:
・A valid driver's license (required)
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Cancellation fees are charged in accordance with the cancellation policy set for each plan. Be sure to review the terms of your specific plan before booking.
・Up to 7 days before departure: Free
・6 to 2 days before departure: 20–30% of the fare
・1 day before departure: 40–50% of the fare
・On the day of departure (before departure time): 50% of the fare
・After departure time or no-show: 100% of the fare
・No-show cancellations: A 100% cancellation fee applies. If you are unable to use the rental, please contact us before your scheduled departure time.
・Plans with advance card payment: A refund minus the cancellation fee will be issued at a later date.
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Yes, the standard policy is to return the vehicle with a full tank of gas.
Some plans offer an option where you pay a flat refueling fee at the start of the rental, allowing you to return the vehicle without refueling. (※ Varies by plan and rental car company)