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Airport Car Rental in Japan
Airport pickup, shuttles and how much time to allow.
holioo.com Japan Drive Editorial TeamLast updated：2026.09.01Information checked：2026.09
Two airport pickup formats
Most Japanese airports hand over cars off-site. You either check in at a terminal counter and take a shuttle, or go straight to a nearby branch. Either way, allow an extra 20–40 minutes.
Timing your pickup and return
- Arrival day: allow 90 minutes after landing before your first drive
- Departure: return the car three hours before an international flight
- Late arrivals: many airport branches close at 20:00–21:00
- Refuel before reaching the airport — stations near terminals are scarce
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