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Fukuoka is the gateway to Kyushu, Japan's southern main island of volcanoes, hot springs and coastal roads. Its airport is right next to the city, so you are on the road within minutes of landing.
Car hire prices in Fukuoka
From, total for 7 days
| Pick-up point | Small | Mid-size | Large / SUV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka Airport | €522 | €612 | €986 |
| Fukuoka city | €360 | €583 | €779 |
Total for a 7-day rental, fully insured with everything included. Rates vary by car, availability and how far ahead you book. Updated 10 November 2026. About this price
What's included in the price
Excess refunded in full
If the desk charges the excess after damage, Sunny Cars refunds it.
- Collision damage and theft cover
- Damage to windows, tyres, roof and undercarriage
- Lost or damaged keys and towing after an accident or breakdown
- Third-party liability, topped up to €10 million
- Unlimited mileage
- Local taxes and airport fees
- Fair fuel policy: return the car with the fuel level you picked it up with
Not included: Expressway tolls (an ETC card is available at the desk); fuel; child seats and other extras you add at the desk; traffic fines and parking.
What to bring
- Driving licence
- Your own licence held for at least 1 year, plus an International Driving Permit under the 1949 Geneva Convention. Licences from Belgium, France, Germany, Monaco, Switzerland and Taiwan need an official Japanese translation instead.
- Credit card
- In the main driver’s name, for the deposit.
- Deposit
- Up to about €284 (50,000 yen), held on a credit card in the main driver's name. Some cars at Fukuoka Airport have no deposit.
- Driver age
- From 18 on selected cars, from 21 on the others. Each car shows its age limits before you book.
- Additional driver
- Included with every car.
Picking up your car in Fukuoka
You can collect your car at Fukuoka Airport, about 10 to 15 minutes from Hakata, or in Fukuoka city. Few big-city airports in the world are this close to the centre.
Free cancellation
Cancel free of charge up to 1 hour before your rental starts. After that, the full price of the booking applies.
Driving in Kyushu
- Traffic drives on the left. Most hire cars in Japan are automatics.
- Sort out your licence before you fly. Most licences, including those from the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, need an International Driving Permit under the 1949 Geneva Convention. Licences from Belgium, France, Germany, Monaco, Switzerland and Taiwan need an official Japanese translation from JAF. Without it the desk cannot hand over the car.
- Save on tolls with the Kyushu Expressway Pass. Visitors from abroad can buy a flat-rate pass for unlimited expressway driving in the seven prefectures of Kyushu for a set number of days. It works with an ETC card from the rental desk; ask the desk whether they can add it.
- Speed limits are low. Usually 80 to 100 km/h on expressways and 40 to 60 km/h in towns.
Frequently asked questions
How much does car hire in Fukuoka cost?
A week of car hire in Fukuoka starts at €360 for a small car, €583 for a mid-size car and €779 for a large car or SUV. That is the total for seven days, fully insured with everything included. Rates vary by car, availability and how far ahead you book. Updated 10 November 2026.
Is there an excess when I hire a car in Fukuoka?
Excess refunded in full. If the desk charges the excess after damage, Sunny Cars refunds it. Updated 10 November 2026.
Can I cancel my car hire in Fukuoka for free?
Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 1 hour before your rental starts. After that, the full price of the booking applies.
Do I need a credit card to hire a car in Fukuoka?
Yes. Up to about €284 (50,000 yen), held on a credit card in the main driver's name. Some cars at Fukuoka Airport have no deposit.
How far is Fukuoka Airport from the city?
About 10 to 15 minutes by car to Hakata station.
Day trips by car
- Dazaifu, the shrine town south of the city, about 30 to 40 minutes.
- Itoshima, a coast of beaches and cafes west of Fukuoka, about 45 minutes.
- Beppu and Yufuin, Kyushu's famous hot spring towns, about 2 hours east.
- Nagasaki, about 2 hours south-west, or Mount Aso, the active volcano, about 2.5 hours south-east.
When to go
Spring and autumn are the best seasons. The rainy season runs from June into July, and late summer can bring typhoons.