Haneda Airport Car Rental: Pickup, Expressways and Returns

Quick summary: Haneda Airport, officially Tokyo International Airport, sits on the shore of Tokyo Bay and is closer to the city than Narita. Rental counters are in the arrival lobbies, and agents shuttle you and your luggage to rental offices a short distance away. The drive into central Tokyo is around 27 km on the tolled Metropolitan Expressway, though traffic and roadworks can slow it down. Most agencies require you to return the car to their office, not the airport.

At a glance
Airport	Tokyo International (Haneda)
Location	Shore of Tokyo Bay
Counters	Arrival lobbies
To central Tokyo	Around 27 km, tolled
Return	To the rental office
Tours	Mt Fuji tours

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How does pickup work at Haneda?

Find your company’s counter in the arrival lobby, and an agent will take you by shuttle to the nearby rental office.

How do you drive into Tokyo from Haneda?

Take the Metropolitan Expressway Bayshore Route, then the Inner Circular Route. Both are tolled. Hire a GPS, and carry a paper map as a backup.

Is Haneda good for Mt Fuji?

Yes, it’s on the right side of Tokyo for heading south-west. See Mt Fuji tours.

How do you return the car?

At the rental office, then take the shuttle back to the airport. Allow extra time before your flight.

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