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Nagoya sits in the middle of Japan, between Tokyo and Osaka. From here the roads lead into the Japanese Alps: the thatched farmhouses of Shirakawa-go, the old town of Takayama and the post towns of the Kiso Valley.
Car hire prices in Nagoya
From, total for 7 days
| Pick-up point | Small | Mid-size | Large / SUV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nagoya Chubu Airport | €548 | €679 | €822 |
| Nagoya city | €548 | €679 | €822 |
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.
- Driver age
- 18 or older. Each car shows its age limits before you book.
- Additional driver
- Included with every car.
Picking up your car in Nagoya
You can collect your car at Chubu Centrair Airport, on an island about 40 minutes south of the city, or in Nagoya itself.
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 central Japan
- 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.
- Tolls are paid by card. Ask for an ETC card at the desk, for a small fee; it records the expressway tolls and you settle them when you return the car.
- Mountain roads close in winter. Some high passes in the Alps are closed or need winter tyres from about December to April; check before you set out.
Frequently asked questions
How much does car hire in Nagoya cost?
A week of car hire in Nagoya starts at €548 for a small car, €679 for a mid-size car and €822 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 Nagoya?
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 Nagoya 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 Nagoya?
Yes. Up to about €284 (50,000 yen), held on a credit card in the main driver's name.
How far is Shirakawa-go from Nagoya by car?
About 2.5 hours by expressway.
Day trips by car
- Inuyama, with one of Japan's original castles, about 45 minutes north.
- Magome and Tsumago, old post towns on the Nakasendo trail in the Kiso Valley, about 1.5 hours north-east.
- Takayama, with its old merchant streets, about 2.5 hours north.
- Shirakawa-go, the UNESCO village of thatched farmhouses, about 2.5 hours north. Ise Grand Shrine is about 1.5 to 2 hours south.
When to go
Spring and autumn are the best seasons for the mountains. Summer is hot in the city but cooler in the Alps; in winter Shirakawa-go is snowbound and beautiful, but roads need care.