Booking Conditions

1. Eligibility Requirements

• Must meet the minimum age requirement for renting a vehicle in the country of use (see table below).
• Must be a resident of Japan and hold a valid Japanese driver's license held for at least 1-5 years, depending on the country and vehicle category, as well as a valid International Driving Permit (IDP).
• Must possess a valid international credit card issued in the driver's name.

2. Age Requirements

The primary driver (main driver named on the reservation) must be at least 21 years old. However, age requirements vary depending on the country, rental location, rental plan, and vehicle category.
Young driver fees and eligible vehicle categories vary by destination. For countries not listed below, please contact us for details.
Additional drivers may be subject to different requirements depending on the country.

• Requirements vary by country, region, vehicle category, and rental product. Drivers aged 21 to 25 may be subject to a Young Driver Surcharge. In some locations, renters under 25 may not be eligible to rent certain vehicles.
• Due to insurance restrictions, some countries and rental locations may impose rental eligibility restrictions on drivers aged 75 and older.
• In Romania, drivers aged 70 and older are subject to a Senior Driver Surcharge.
• Rental requirements are subject to change without notice. Please review the latest terms and conditions for your destination country before booking. https://www.avis.co.uk

3. Rental Requirements

• Please be sure to carry both your International Driving Permit (IDP) and your Japanese driver's license when renting a vehicle.
• In Hawaii, Guam, Saipan, and Tahiti, you may rent a vehicle using a valid Japanese driver's license. In Hawaii, if you are within one year of entering the country, you may drive with your Japanese driver's license and passport. However, in the event of an accident or traffic violation, local police officers and emergency personnel may not recognize a Japanese driver's license. If you are not comfortable communicating in English, we strongly recommend obtaining an International Driving Permit.
• For all destinations not listed above, carrying an International Driving Permit is mandatory.
• Avis does not accept My Number Cards as a form of driver's license identification.

International Driving Permit (IDP) - To obtain an International Driving Permit, you will need:

1. A valid Japanese driver's license.
2. One passport-style photograph (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm, no hat, front-facing, centered, plain background, taken within the last six months).
3. A valid passport.
4. Application fee: JPY 2,250 (as of August 2025; refer to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department for current information).

4. International Credit Cards

The following international credit cards issued in the driver's name are accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, American Express, and JCB.

★ Important Notes

JCB cards are accepted only in the United States (excluding Alaska), Hawaii, Guam, and Tahiti.

Diners Club cards are not accepted in Australia and New Zealand.

In Australia and New Zealand, an additional 2%-4% credit card processing fee will be charged.

At the time of vehicle pickup, you must present a valid international credit card issued in the main driver's name. Even if you purchased the rental product in Japanese Yen, you will still be required to present a credit card at the rental location.

In some European countries, depending on the vehicle category, you may be required to present two credit cards. In certain cases, one of those cards must be a Gold Card, American Express Card, or Diners Club Card. These requirements may apply to larger vehicle classes, minivans, luxury vehicles such as Mercedes-Benz models, and other special vehicle categories. Please contact us for details.