Tokyo Car Rental: Narita, Haneda and Day Trips
Quick summary: Tokyo car rental is for day trips, not the city. Both Narita and Haneda airports have rental kiosks in their arrival lobbies, where agents shuttle you to rental offices a short distance away. Most agencies don’t allow airport drop-off, so you’ll return the car to the office and take a shuttle back. Inside Tokyo, street parking is limited, police monitor parking closely, and trains are faster, so rent a car for Mt Fuji, Hakone and the countryside.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Narita | Around 80 km from Tokyo |
| Haneda | Around 27 km from central Tokyo |
| Pickup | Kiosks in arrivals, then a shuttle |
| Return | To the rental office, then a shuttle |
| City parking | Limited and closely monitored |
| Tours | Featured tours |
Compare car rental at Haneda Airport
Which Tokyo airport should you rent from?
| Airport | Guide |
|---|---|
| Narita | Narita car rental |
| Haneda | Haneda car rental |
Compare car rental at Narita Airport
What else should you know?
See driving from Tokyo and car rental or tours?
Can you rent closer to home base?
Chiba, east of Tokyo, is another option.
Frequently Asked Questions
At Narita and Haneda airports, among other locations.
Most agencies require you to return it to their office, then shuttle you back.
Not for the city; it’s useful for day trips.
No, it’s limited and closely monitored.