User’s Guide
Flow from pick-up to return
Reservation
Make a car rental reservation online.
*A credit card is required to use Karī Rental Car’s rental vehicle.
Information you need for the quick process to rent a car:
- Pick-up date and time, return date and time
- Preferred car (number of passengers, model)
- Preferred options
Departure
Visit our rental location and pick-up your car
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Visit our rental office(delivery service is available)
The staff will pick you up at the airport.
We also offer a car delivery and collection service at hotels, facilities in Tomigusuku and Naha airport area. -
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Explanation of your rental
Our staff provide prompt and detailed explanations. It reduces the stress of the procedure.
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Vehicle body check
We save time with a speedy vehicle body check. It will guarantee a safe trip with careful inspection.
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Hand over the car key at the parking lot.
The car key is handed over at the parking lot. You can start your journey with a quick procedure.
Your reserved car may be picked up in the yard (parking lot).
*If you contact our staff (080-2578-2424) after arrival, we will guide you smoothly.
If you cannot reach the above number, please call 098-996-5898.
Delivery Service
One way 3,000 yen + tax (To the airport area. Please contact us by e-mail in advance as we may not be able to deliver a vehicle depending on our reservation status, or hotel parking availability.)
Naha Airport 3rd Floor
(International flights)
If you go outside near exit 5 or 6, you will find the shuttle bus.
Free shuttle bus
[What you need to complete the procedure]
Driver's license of the person driving
In order to verify your identity, we may ask you to present one of the following along with your driver’s license.
- Credit card
- Driver’s license
- International driving permit
Return
Returning your car
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Park at our parking lot.
Return the car to the parking lot.
Please return the car at least 2 hours prior to your flight departure time.
Return Parking Address: 2 doors south of Yone Shokudo, 337 Zayasu, Tomigusuku City, Okinawa -
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Vehicle body check
We will check the vehicle body immediately. Leave your vehicle in a safe condition for a thorough inspection.
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Fuel check
Fuel level check Please fill up the vehicle at a nearby gas station before returning it. Please present your receipt when returning the car.
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Completion of return and drop off near the airport
Upon return, we can drop you off near the airport for your departure. *If you would like us to drop you off near the airport, please return your car at least 2 hours prior to your flight departure time.
*Note that if we find any forgotten items, we will not mail them to you. Please understand that we will dispose of them.
Insurance and compensation
Category of compensation
| Bodily injury coverage | Unlimited |
|---|---|
| Property damage coverage | Unlimited |
| Vehicle coverage | Deductible 50,000 yen (virtually zero yen) |
| Personal injury compensation | Unlimited |
| Non-operation charge | Drivable: 30,000 yen or more / Un-drivable: From 60,000 yen or more |
Any amount of compensation or indemnity in excess of the limits of the compensation system shall be borne by the customer.
If you fall under the disclaimer clause of the insurance policy, or if you violate the Karī Rental Car rental car terms and conditions, none of Karī Rental Car's compensation plans that have been chosen for the rental car will be applied. You will be responsible for the full amount of damages and compensation.
You will be responsible for all indirect damage, including business damage and cargo damage, due to malfunction of equipment installed in the rental car. The customer is responsible for providing insurance and other compensation for these indirect damages.
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) / Day *Required
| Vehicle model | CDW | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche 911 Gabriele | ¥4,000 | 30+ (license held for 5 or more years) to the age of 70 |
| Lexus LC Convertible | ||
| Mercedes-Benz AMG SL43 RHD | ||
| Mercedes-Benz C180 Convertible | ¥2,000 | 21+ (license held for 3 or more years) to the age of 70 |
| Mercedes-Benz SLC180 | ||
| Mercedes-Benz GLA Sky Roof | ||
| BMW 220i Convertible | ||
| Mini Cooper S Convertible | ||
| Mini Cooper Convertible | ||
| Chevrolet Camaro Convertible | ¥3,000 | 23+ (license held for 3 or more years) to the age of 70 |
| Jeep Wrangler Sky Roof | ||
| Tundra TRD model | ||
| Alphard 2.5 C package | ¥2,000 | 21+ (license held for 3 or more years) to the age of 70 |
| Alphard 3.5 Executive |
Porsche 911 Gabriele
| CDW | Age |
|---|---|
| ¥4,000 | 30+ (license held for 5 or more years) to the age of 70 |
Lexus LC Convertible
| CDW | Age |
|---|---|
| ¥4,000 | 30+ (license held for 5 or more years) to the age of 70 |
Mercedes-Benz AMG SL43 RHD
| CDW | Age |
|---|---|
| ¥4,000 | 30+ (license held for 5 or more years) to the age of 70 |
Mercedes-Benz C180 Convertible
| CDW | Age |
|---|---|
| ¥2,000 | 21+ (license held for 3 or more years) to the age of 70 |
Mercedes-Benz SLC180
| CDW | Age |
|---|---|
| ¥2,000 | 21+ (license held for 3 or more years) to the age of 70 |
Mercedes-Benz GLA Sky Roof
| CDW | Age |
|---|---|
| ¥2,000 | 21+ (license held for 3 or more years) to the age of 70 |
BMW 220i Convertible
| CDW | Age |
|---|---|
| ¥2,000 | 21+ (license held for 3 or more years) to the age of 70 |
Mini Cooper S Convertible
| CDW | Age |
|---|---|
| ¥2,000 | 21+ (license held for 3 or more years) to the age of 70 |
Mini Cooper Convertible
| CDW | Age |
|---|---|
| ¥2,000 | 21+ (license held for 3 or more years) to the age of 70 |
Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
| CDW | Age |
|---|---|
| ¥3,000 | 23+ (license held for 3 or more years) to the age of 70 |
Jeep Wrangler Sky Roof
| CDW | Age |
|---|---|
| ¥3,000 | 23+ (license held for 3 or more years) to the age of 70 |
Tundra TRD model
| CDW | Age |
|---|---|
| ¥3,000 | 23+ (license held for 3 or more years) to the age of 70 |
Alphard 2.5 C package
| CDW | Age |
|---|---|
| ¥2,000 | 21+ (license held for 3 or more years) to the age of 70 |
Alphard 3.5 Executive
| CDW | Age |
|---|---|
| ¥2,000 | 21+ (license held for 3 or more years) to the age of 70 |
Non-operation charge
If you sign up for the Non-Operation-Charge (NOC) waiver at 3,000 yen per day, the NOC will differ depending on the car. Your NOC will be reduced by half in the event of an accident or damage to the vehicle and the vehicle requiring repair or cleaning. *Optional
| Vehicle model | Drivable | NOC | Undrivable | NOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche 911 Gabriele | ¥600,000 | ¥300,000 | ¥800,000 | ¥400,000 |
| Lexus LC Convertible | ¥400,000 | ¥200,000 | ¥600,000 | ¥300,000 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG SL43 RHD | ||||
| Mercedes-Benz C180 Convertible | ¥200,000 | ¥100,000 | ¥400,000 | ¥200,000 |
| Mercedes-Benz SLC180 | ||||
| Mercedes-Benz GLA Sky Roof | ||||
| BMW 220i Convertible | ||||
| Mini Cooper S Convertible | ||||
| Mini Cooper Convertible | ||||
| Chevrolet Camaro Convertible | ||||
| Jeep Wrangler Sky Roof | ||||
| Tundra TRD model | ||||
| Alphard 2.5 C package | ¥100,000 | ¥30,000 | ¥150,000 | ¥60,000 |
| Alphard 3.5 Executive |
Porsche 911 Gabriele
| Drivable | NOC |
|---|---|
| ¥600,000 | ¥300,000 |
| Undrivable | NOC |
| ¥800,000 | ¥400,000 |
Lexus LC Convertible
| Drivable | NOC |
|---|---|
| ¥400,000 | ¥200,000 |
| Undrivable | NOC |
| ¥600,000 | ¥300,000 |
Mercedes-Benz AMG SL43 RHD
| Drivable | NOC |
|---|---|
| ¥400,000 | ¥200,000 |
| Undrivable | NOC |
| ¥600,000 | ¥300,000 |
Mercedes-Benz C180 Convertible
| Drivable | NOC |
|---|---|
| ¥200,000 | ¥100,000 |
| Undrivable | NOC |
| ¥400,000 | ¥200,000 |
Mercedes-Benz SLC180
| Drivable | NOC |
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| ¥200,000 | ¥100,000 |
| Undrivable | NOC |
| ¥400,000 | ¥200,000 |
Mercedes-Benz GLA Sky Roof
| Drivable | NOC |
|---|---|
| ¥200,000 | ¥100,000 |
| Undrivable | NOC |
| ¥400,000 | ¥200,000 |
BMW 220i Convertible
| Drivable | NOC |
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| ¥200,000 | ¥100,000 |
| Undrivable | NOC |
| ¥400,000 | ¥200,000 |
Mini Cooper S Convertible
| Drivable | NOC |
|---|---|
| ¥200,000 | ¥100,000 |
| Undrivable | NOC |
| ¥400,000 | ¥200,000 |
Mini Cooper Convertible
| Drivable | NOC |
|---|---|
| ¥200,000 | ¥100,000 |
| Undrivable | NOC |
| ¥400,000 | ¥200,000 |
Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
| Drivable | NOC |
|---|---|
| ¥200,000 | ¥100,000 |
| Undrivable | NOC |
| ¥400,000 | ¥200,000 |
Jeep Wrangler Sky Roof
| Drivable | NOC |
|---|---|
| ¥200,000 | ¥100,000 |
| Undrivable | NOC |
| ¥400,000 | ¥200,000 |
Tundra TRD model
| Drivable | NOC |
|---|---|
| ¥200,000 | ¥100,000 |
| Undrivable | NOC |
| ¥400,000 | ¥200,000 |
Alphard 2.5 C package
| Drivable | NOC |
|---|---|
| ¥100,000 | ¥30,000 |
| Undrivable | NOC |
| ¥150,000 | ¥60,000 |
Alphard 3.5 Executive
| Drivable | NOC |
|---|---|
| ¥100,000 | ¥30,000 |
| Undrivable | NOC |
| ¥150,000 | ¥60,000 |
Insurance will not cover:
- In the event of an accident if you do not report it to the police and our company
- Accidents caused by a driver other than the one named at the time of departure
- Accident when driving without a license
- Accident due to drunk driving
- Accident due to drug use
- Accident when using the car without permission
- Accident caused during a rental period extended without consent
- Other cases if you left the car key in the car and your belongings are stolen
- If the battery has been drained inadvertently (e.g. lights left on)
- If the repair period exceeds 7 days
- If you lost the key fob (key)
- If tires are punctured or damaged
- If the car smells of cigarette smoke (signs of smoking)
- If there have been drinks spilled in the car (food waste)
- If the seat is soiled
- In case of loss or damage to in-car equipment
- If problems occurred while renting the car
Modify/Cancel a Reservation
Modify/Cancel
Please modify or cancel your reservation on our website.
In addition, if you do not contact us within one hour after your rental pick-up time, we will treat the reservation as "canceled."
In addition, if the rental contract is not concluded, you will be charged a penalty equal to the amount of the cancellation fee.
Please be advised that if we are unable to rent you a car of the class you have booked, we will either provide a car of a different car class from the reservation or cancel the rental contract.
- 7 days prior to
pick-up date - No cancellation fee
- 6 to 4 days prior to pick-up date
- 30% of the rental fee
- 3 days before to the day before departure
- 50% of the rental fee%
- On the day and after the pick-up time
- 100% of the rental fee%
*These cancellation charges are as of July 1, 2023. They are subject to change without notice.
*Please contact us if you no longer need to rent the vehicle due to the cancellation of an airplane or ship because of unseasonable weather.
Penalties
- Parking fine 25,000 yen: If you violated parking conditions or left the car in an inappropriate place, penalties will be collected, regardless of whether you have been reported to the police or not.
- Fuel policy penalty from 20,000 yen to 25,000 yen (set for each vehicle): A fuel penalty will be collected in the event that you forget to put in fuel or put in the wrong fuel.
- Overdue return fee 10% of the rental rate: 10% of the hourly fee will be collected if you continue to drive a rental vehicle after the return time or delay the return time with notification less than 30 minutes in advance. If you are more than 2 hours after the return time or extend your return time without notice, as it causes inconvenience to subsequent customers, 100% of the rental rate is collected as an overdue return fee. If we deem the rental extension is malicious, we will charge 3 times the rental daily rate x the number of days of the extension.
- Non-Operation Charge: See the table above.
Foreign Drivers with Permit
Customers who have not obtained a Japanese driver’s license
[Driving with an international driving permit]
You can drive for one year after landing in Japan by holding an international driving permit that conforms to the Geneva Convention*.
(Article 107-2 of the Road Traffic Act)
*Geneva Convention
Convention on road traffic signed in Geneva on September 19, 1949.
[Driving with a foreign driver’s license with a Japanese translation attached]
You can drive for one year after landing in Japan using a driver’s license* issued in a country or region other than Japan, with a Japanese translation* attached.
(Article 107-2 of the Road Traffic Act)
*Driver’s license issued in a country or region other than Japan
Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium, Monaco, Taiwan driver’s license
*Translation into Japanese
*The translation is valid only if prepared by the consular office or a legal entity designated by the National Public Safety Commission of the country that issued the license.
Renting a Car for the First Time
Rental car terms
Not available for customers who have been licensed for less than 6 months
Not available for customers who have been licensed for less than a year
→You can rent a car with a passenger who has held a license for 3 years or more
Note: Please bring the Novice Driver Mark with you.
Collision Damage Waiver and Non-Operation Charge
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)
A system that allows exemptions from the amount of payment (vehicle and property deductibles) in the event of an accident involving bodily injury or property damage.
Non-Operation Charge (NOC)
Payment of compensation for the period during which the rental company is unable to supply the car to a customer due to repair, cleaning, etc.
In the case of an accident while driving your rental vehicle
In the unlikely event of an accident, please take the following four actions as soon as possible.
It includes important procedures for applying for insurance and compensation, so be sure to follow all four procedures.
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First Aid for the Injured
First, provide first aid to the injured. Then immediately move the rental vehicle to a location where it will not interfere with other traffic.
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Contact and report the accident to the police
Both the perpetrator and the victim are obliged to notify the police. The accident certificate will be required at a later date, so please take the necessary procedures.
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Contact Karī Rental Car
Contact us at the phone number below.
Phone: 098-996-5898 -
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Contact road rescue
Contact us at the phone number below.
Phone: 0120-416-854
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can anyone rent a car?
- Age restrictions apply depending on the vehicle. For more information, please visit the Find Out More section for the car you wish to book.
- What should I do if I'm going to be late for my pick-up time?
- Please contact us before the pick-up time you specified. If you do not contact us within one hour after your specified pick-up time, your reservation will be automatically canceled and you may not be able to use your reserved vehicle.
- Can I rent a car if I have not brought my driver’s license?
- If you do not present your driver’s license to us, you will not be able to rent the vehicle. Please be sure to bring it with you on the day of your reservation.
- Can I cancel my reservation?
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If you cancel your reservation between 7 days before pick-up and the day of pick-up, you will be charged a cancellation fee.
Please click here for cancellation fees.
No cancellation fee will be charged if you cancel your booking more than 7 days prior to your specified pick-up time. - What payment methods are available?
- Payment can be made by payment on pick-up or advance payment (credit card or QR payment).
- Do you provide a transportation service to and from the airport area?
- We provide a free transportation service to and from the airport area. We also offer a vehicle delivery service for a fee. A fee of 3,000 yen one-way is charged. (To the airport. Please contact us in advance as we may not be able to deliver a vehicle depending on our reservation status or availability).
- What should I do with the fuel?
- We will supply your vehicle with a full tank of fuel, so please fill the tank with the fuel specified by the vehicle manufacturer before returning it.
- If it was not an accident, but the car has been slightly scuffed, do I have to follow the prescribed procedure?
- Yes, it is necessary. Regardless of the size of the scratches or dents, or the presence or absence of the other party, it will be treated as an accident. Please be sure to follow the prescribed procedures above, even if you are unsure whether it is required or not. (If necessary procedures are not taken, insurance and compensation will not be applied, and the customer will be responsible for the total cost.)