Okinawa rental-car checklist
Checked against 19 official sources. 9 minute read.
What to know first
Book only after three things are fixed: every driver's document route, a child seat for each child under six, and a quote that names its insurance, deductible, CDW and NOC terms. By law, children under six must use a child restraint and the duty falls on the driver. At Toyota, for example, CDW is ¥1,100 per 24 h, NOC protection another ¥550 per 24 h and a child seat ¥1,650 per rental; without NOC protection the charge is ¥20,000 if the car can be driven back and ¥50,000 if not. Cars aren't handed over at Naha Airport itself, so add the shuttle and branch time to both arrival and return.
Conditions to check
- Resolve every driver's required document route before the cancellation deadline.
- Reserve the correct child-seat types and count; Toyota requests them at reservation and makes installation checks the renter's responsibility, while JAF's below-150-cm recommendation is separate from the statutory under-six requirement.
- Toyota's deductible and NOC waivers are separate, and reporting and declared-driver exclusions still apply.
- Rental handover on airport roads is prohibited by the airport authority; use your booked branch and shuttle instructions.
- Check the ETC device, card rental and toll payment separately.
- How long a visitor may drive
- 1 year from landing, or until the IDP or licence expiresWhichever is shorter
- Toyota CDW
- ¥1,100 per 24 h
- Toyota NOC without protection
- ¥20,000 (car driven back) / ¥50,000 (not drivable or not returned)
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Conditions that change the answer
- Best for
- Visitors whose route genuinely needs a car and who can confirm documents before payment.
- When it's not worth it
- Your driver's license validity has not been verified, severe weather disrupts your schedule, or the cheapest rental car cannot comfortably hold all passengers, child safety seats, and bags.
Choose by traveller type
- Car, bus or train
- A car solves a route problem, not a document or safety problem. Use bus, rail or taxi until eligibility is confirmed.
- What Google Maps won't tell you
- A rental office rating does not guarantee accepted documents, full insurance, luggage space, or quick airport pickup.
Before you pay
Stop if the document route is uncertain. Then compare the same four layers across quotes: basic insurance, deductibles, CDW, and NOC protection. Finally add airport-shuttle time, tolls, fuel, parking, child seats and a vehicle large enough for closed luggage.
The cheapest search result can become the expensive choice when it omits a protection layer or requires a second vehicle for bags.- 01 · LegalMatch every driverLicence, permit or translation route confirmed?
- 02 · CoverName every protection layerInsurance, deductibles, CDW and NOC separated?
- 03 · TimeAdd the branch transferAirport shuttle, counter and return buffer included?
- 04 · FitReject the wrong vehicleDo all passengers, child seats, and closed luggage fit?
Match the licence to Japan's accepted route
Check your driving eligibility first
Japanese driving licence
Use the valid Japanese licence and the operator's required ID.
Qualifying 1949 Geneva Convention IDP
Carry the physical permit, home licence and passport. Confirm the issuing authority and the period in which you may drive.
Designated foreign driving licence and official translation
Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium, Monaco and Taiwan use the designated official Japanese-translation route.
A child seat is legally required for children under six, not an optional extra.
The second legal requirement
Rental sites list child seats beside GPS units and snow tyres, priced as add-ons. In Japan the requirement sits in the Road Traffic Act, and it falls on the driver. Japan's National Police Agency states it directly: a driver must not drive with a child under six who is not using a child restraint, citing Article 71-3, paragraph 3.
Read that sentence again for who it binds. Not the rental company, and not the child's parent unless they are driving. The person at the wheel carries the obligation, which matters when a group swaps drivers during the day.
Book in advance—never assume availability
Seats are finite stock at a branch, and the correct type depends on the child's size. Add every child to the booking rather than asking at the counter.
Confirm it fits the car you chose
A restraint occupies a seat and changes what is left for adults and luggage. Check this against the vehicle class before you compare prices.
Six and over is a judgment call, not a rule
The agency advises using a restraint for a child over six when the seat belt cannot be worn properly because of their build. That is guidance, not the legal duty above.
The exceptions are narrow
The Act allows for limited cases, such as a child for whom a restraint is medically unsuitable. Do not plan around one without confirming it applies to you.
If a quote cannot confirm the correct seat for the dates you need, treat it the same way as an unresolved licence question: it is a reason to stop, not a detail to settle on arrival.
Turn the child-seat request into a checked pickup arrangement
Evaluate legal child seat age requirements and proper physical fit separately.
The legal requirement for children under six remains mandatory. JAF also recommends an appropriate child or booster seat for children under 150 cm. This is safety guidance: it does not change the legal age requirement or specify a particular seat. Always check your child's actual build, the seat manufacturer's specifications and your reserved vehicle.
Confirm the equipment, not just an option on an invoice
Toyota requests child-seat reservations in advance, and renters are responsible for verifying proper installation. Keep a record of the seat type and quantity, pickup branch, vehicle details, and confirmation status. An accessory fee alone does not guarantee branch stock or vehicle fit.
Source: Toyota Rent a Car: child-seat requests and attachment
Check the actual seat before driving away
At pickup, check the provided model, instructions, fixing method and intended seating position. Ask staff about missing components or unclear fitting. Review adults, other restraints and luggage together. If correct use cannot be established, resolve that before driving; do not improvise with an adult lap or an unapproved substitute.
Source: Consumer Affairs Agency: correct child-seat selection and use
Re-evaluating your options when plans change
A vehicle swap or late pickup can alter your setup. Always reconfirm both the car and child safety seats rather than assuming preferences carry over. Have a viable backup plan ready until the rental desk verifies the equipment. This does not determine personal legal exemptions or guarantee that other transport options offer equal safety.
These child-seat steps were source-checked on ; other sections keep their own check dates.
Sources for these steps
- JAF guidelines: child restraint advice under 150 cm
JAF’s recommended height guideline is separate from the legal requirement for children under six, and it does not guarantee that a specific child restraint will fit.
- Toyota Rent a Car: child-seat requests and attachment
The rental company requires you to request child seats when booking. Correct installation is the renter’s responsibility, and neither reserved stock nor an exact fit for the vehicle is guaranteed.
- Consumer Affairs Agency: correct child-seat selection and use
Official guidance stresses that choosing and properly fitting the right child restraint is very different from simply having a seat in the car.
CDW and NOC cover different things
Read four separate layers
For the Japan-wide money and incident procedure, read the rental-car insurance, CDW, NOC and excess guide. This section applies that structure to an Okinawa pickup.
Basic insurance and compensation
Operators publish bodily injury, property, rental-vehicle and passenger cover, with limits and exclusions.
Deductible
This is the amount that may remain your responsibility even when the event falls within the basic cover.
Collision damage waiver
CDW can waive specified property and vehicle deductibles. It is not automatically the same as full protection.
Non-operation charge protection
NOC applies to loss of use while the car is repaired or cleaned. Nippon and Toyota publish examples of ¥20,000 or ¥50,000.
Tyres, towing, keys, wrong fuel, cleaning, unreported incidents and prohibited use can follow separate rules. The named operator's contract matters more than a comparison site's word "full".
Worked example: what a 3-day rental really costs
Two adults and a 4-year-old, compact car from Toyota Rent a Car's Naha airport-area branch, 72 hours. One Churaumi day using the expressway both ways. All Toyota prices include 10% tax.
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| Item | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Base rate, compact class, 72 h | Not included: get a quote for your dates from Toyota | The quote varies by season |
| Collision Damage Waiver (deductible exemption) | ¥1,100 × 3 = ¥3,300 | Without it you'd pay up to ¥50,000 for property damage plus ¥50,000 for vehicle damage |
| Double Protection add-on (NOC exemption) | ¥550 × 3 = ¥1,650 | Without it the NOC is ¥20,000 if the car can be driven back, ¥50,000 if not |
| Child seat for the 4-year-old | ¥1,650 per rental | Legally required under 6. Request it when booking |
| ETC card | ¥550 per rental | Tolls are settled when you return the car |
| Tolls, Naha IC ↔ Kyoda IC | ¥1,040 × 2 = ¥2,080 with ETC (¥3,220 without) | Ordinary car |
| Fuel | Refill before return | If the tank isn't full, Toyota charges by distance driven |
| Ocean Expo Park parking | ¥0 | Free |
| Total excluding the base rate | ¥9,230 |
What can still go wrong for this family:
- A permit issued only under the 1968 Vienna Convention (refused).
- A seat type that doesn't fit the child.
- A 15:00 return booked for a 17:00 flight (too tight once the shuttle back to the terminal is added).
Book the return for 14:30.
If this applies to you, do this
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| If… | Then |
|---|---|
| A driver's licence is from Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium, Monaco or Taiwan | They need the original licence plus an official Japanese translation, not an IDP. See the driving-documents guide. |
| A driver has a 1949 Geneva Convention IDP | Valid for one year from landing, or until the permit expires, whichever is shorter. Bring the home licence and passport too. |
| A child is under 6 | Book the child seat with the car (Toyota ¥1,650; junior seat ¥1,100). |
| The quote says “full cover” without naming NOC | Ask for the NOC line. At Toyota it's a separate ¥550 per 24 h on top of the ¥1,100 CDW. |
| You'll use the expressway | Rent the ETC card (Toyota ¥550) and check that the toll shows ¥1,040, not ¥1,610, on the Naha–Kyoda stretch. |
| Your flight leaves within 2½ hours of the booked return | Move the return earlier. Branch check-in plus the shuttle back to the terminal takes time (the ride is about 5 minutes from Toyota's Naha Airport branch and about 15 from its Seaside branch). |
Detailed document rules: driving documents for Japan.
Add the shuttle and branch procedure to the day
Naha Airport is not the counter
The Okinawa General Bureau states that rental-car handover on Naha Airport premises is prohibited. Airport-area companies normally move customers to a branch, where documents, payment and the vehicle check happen.
- After landing
Collect bags and find the named shuttle meeting point.
- At the branch
Present every driver's original documents and read the contract.
- Before setting off
Photograph existing damage and learn the controls while parked.
- On return day
Allow fuel, branch check-in, shuttle and airport security time.
Choose a car class that fits your group, luggage, and route
Book your actual travel arrangements
Closed luggage size
Count suitcases, strollers and mobility equipment. Do not plan to leave valuable bags visible at attraction parking.
Child restraints
A restraint for an under-six is required by law and takes a seat. Size the vehicle with it counted, not added later. See children under six.
ETC device and card
An ETC device alone does not guarantee a rental ETC card. Confirm both, plus any card fee and the return procedure.
Second driver
Register every driver at pickup. An unregistered driver can invalidate operator protection after an incident.
Not sure a car is necessary? Return to the Okinawa transport decision before comparing prices.
Key facts: documents, cover, extras and tolls
Checked on 8 October 2026
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| Fact | Value | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accepted visitor documents | 1949 Geneva Convention IDP; or licence + official Japanese translation for Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium, Monaco and Taiwan | Checked 8 October 2026 | National Police Agency |
| How long a visitor may drive | 1 year from landing, or until the IDP or licence expires, whichever is shorter | Checked 8 October 2026 | National Police Agency |
| Toyota CDW | ¥1,100 per 24 h (exempts the ¥50,000 property and ¥50,000 vehicle deductibles) | Checked 8 October 2026 | TOYOTA Rent a Car |
| Toyota Double Protection (CDW + NOC) | +¥550 per 24 h | Checked 8 October 2026 | TOYOTA Rent a Car |
| Toyota NOC without protection | ¥20,000 (car driven back) / ¥50,000 (not drivable or not returned) | Checked 8 October 2026 | TOYOTA Rent a Car |
| Toyota child or baby seat; junior seat; ETC card | ¥1,650 / ¥1,100 / ¥550 per rental | Checked 8 October 2026 | TOYOTA Rent a Car |
| Fuel rule | Full tank; otherwise charged by distance (Toyota, OTS); OTS checks the last fuel receipt | Checked 8 October 2026 | TOYOTA Rent a Car; OTS Rent-a-car |
| Toll, Naha IC → Kyoda IC | ¥1,610; ETC ¥1,040 | Checked 8 October 2026 | NEXCO toll search |
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Frequently asked questions
Can I rent a car in Japan with my home licence?
A home licence alone is not enough for most short-term visitors. Depending on the issuing country, you may need a qualifying 1949 Geneva Convention international driving permit or an official Japanese translation. Check the National Police Agency route before paying.
Is a 1968 Vienna Convention IDP valid in Japan?
Japan's visitor route is based on qualifying permits under the 1949 Geneva Convention. Do not assume a permit issued only under the 1968 Vienna Convention is accepted.
Are CDW and NOC the same type of coverage?
No. CDW generally addresses specified deductibles for vehicle or property damage. NOC is the operator's non-operation charge while a car cannot be rented during repair or cleaning. A package may cover one, both or neither.
Can I collect a rental car inside Naha Airport?
Rental-car handover on the airport premises is prohibited. Most airport-area rentals involve a shuttle and branch procedure, so include that time in arrival and return plans.
Do I need a child seat to drive with children in Japan?
If you or anyone in your party drives a rental car, children under six must use an approved child safety seat in accordance with Article 71-3(3) of Japan’s Road Traffic Act. Legal responsibility rests with the driver. National regulations provide a limited exception for licensed passenger motor transport businesses carrying young passengers, with official police guidance citing buses and taxis as examples. However, this exception does not constitute a safety endorsement, nor does it guarantee that app-hail vehicles, transfers, charters, or shuttles qualify or offer appropriate seats. Always confirm the operator's licensing status and the availability of child seats directly with the service provider.
Do I need an ETC card in Okinawa?
It is optional, but it can simplify expressway payment. Availability, card fees and discounts vary. Confirm both the ETC device and the card when booking, and use the normal toll as your planning baseline.
What should I do after a rental-car accident in Japan?
Help anyone injured, contact police, and contact the rental operator from the scene. Operator protection can be invalidated when an accident is not reported as required. Follow the contract and emergency guide supplied with your car.
Questions about this guide
How do I know which fuel my Japan rental car needs?
Read the sticker inside the fuel flap. OTS puts the fuel type on every car's filler door, and most rental compacts take regular petrol (レギュラー, red nozzle). Diesel is 軽油 (green nozzle) and premium is ハイオク (yellow), according to JAF. At OTS, damage from the wrong fuel isn't covered and is charged to you.
Do I need to return a Japan rental car with a full tank and receipt?
Yes at OTS, where you must hand over the receipt from your last fill-up so staff can see it was recent. Toyota asks for a full tank but doesn't mention a receipt. If you return a Toyota or OTS car without a full tank, both charge a fuel fee based on the distance driven. Toyota hybrids can use “Hybrid Fuel Charging”, which bills by fuel used so you don't need to refill.
Why did a Japan gas station place a large card hold?
At self-service pumps you pick an amount or “full” before fuelling, and the station may hold more than the final bill on your card until it settles. We found no official figure for the size of these holds (checked 8 October 2026); your card issuer can tell you when a hold will drop off. Pay cash at a staffed (フルサービス) station to avoid the hold.
How do tourists pay at Japanese coin parking lots?
Note your bay number, then pay at the machine before you drive out. At a flap-lock lot, the flap lowers once you've paid. At a gate lot, insert the ticket you took on entry. Most Okinawa sightseeing car parks you'll use on a Churaumi day are free, including Ocean Expo Park.
What does the maximum-rate sign at a Japan coin parking lot mean?
It's a cap for one block of time, for example 最大 ¥1,200 (駐車後24時間): ¥1,200 at most for the first 24 hours after you park. Times, a major operator, says its maximum rates repeat, so a second 24-hour block can add another ¥1,200, and it limits parking to 48 hours. A time-of-day cap (for example 8:00–22:00) or a cap that ends at midnight (当日24時まで) stops at that time, and the normal hourly rate applies after it. On other operators' signs, 1回限り or 当日1回限り means the cap applies once only. If a sign doesn't say, ask the number on the pay machine.
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Sources and how this guide was checked
About this guide
A low headline price is not a complete booking. Confirm that every driver is legal, the protection layers are understood, and the car can carry the people and bags.
How we checked this guide
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The checks that must survive a cheap quote
A rental car is only convenient once driving eligibility, child safety seat requirements, designated insurance coverage, branch pickup logistics, and vehicle capacity are all fully sorted.
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| Question | What we found | Where it comes from | What this means for your trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is every driver licensed to drive in Japan? | A home licence by itself is not the default visitor route; the accepted permit or translation path depends on the issuing jurisdiction. | National Police Agency guidance | Before paying or registering a second driver, make sure each driver holds one of three: a Japanese licence; an international driving permit under the 1949 Geneva Convention; or a licence from Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium, Monaco or Taiwan with a Japanese translation from an authorised body. The last two are valid for one year from landing in Japan or until the permit or licence expires, whichever is shorter. For someone on Japan's resident register, leaving Japan and landing again less than three months later does not restart that year. |
| Does booking a taxi or private transfer mean you can skip child car seats? | No. Article 26-3-2(3)(6) of the Road Traffic Act Enforcement Order provides a limited exemption for child passengers carried in vehicles used for general passenger motor transport business. Official police guidance gives regular buses and taxis as examples. This exemption does not by itself show whether a particular ride booking qualifies or guarantee child seat availability, vehicle compatibility, correct fitting or passenger safety. | Road Traffic Act Enforcement Order and National & Kanagawa Police guidance | Keep the under-six child-seat rule for a rental car driven by you or another traveller. For an app-dispatched car, private transfer, charter, or hotel shuttle, the legal service classification, suitable restraint, stock, vehicle fit and installation are still unconfirmed until the relevant provider confirms them. |
| What does the protection package cover? | Basic insurance, deductibles, CDW and NOC-related cover are separate layers and operator wording differs. | Official guides from the operator | Compare named layers and exclusions, not labels such as “full cover” or “anshin” (peace-of-mind) packs. |
| How long does airport pickup usually take? | Rental-car handover is not performed on the airport premises, so the branch transfer is part of the arrival and return plan. | Official notice from Okinawa General Bureau (Japanese) | Add shuttle, counter and return-buffer time before committing to a same-day route or flight. |
| Will the chosen vehicle fit the trip? | Seat count alone does not by itself show space for closed luggage, child restraints or the planned road use. | Operator booking specifications | Confirm the exact vehicle class and baggage fit before treating the lowest quote as comparable. |
Based on official sources, linked below.
Review dates and complete update history
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When this guide was checked and what changed
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- Last checked
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- What we checked
- NPA document rules, Toyota cover, options, return rules and branch shuttles, OTS fuel rules, the NEXCO toll and JAF fuel colours were checked on 8 October 2026, and Times' maximum-rate page on 9 October 2026. Child-restraint legislation and airport pickup rules keep their listed checks.
- Latest update
- : Rewrote the opening answer to lead with the conclusion, using only facts already in this guide. No facts were rechecked, so the review date is unchanged.
The date above reflects when these checks were last run. If an individual source was rechecked later, you’ll see that date next to it below. Other copy edits are listed in the update history.
Who edits this guide
One editor looks after this guide
Japan, Booked. is run and edited from Japan. The same editor checks the Japanese and English sources, writes the traveller-facing guidance and keeps the correction history up to date.
What changed
Update history
- Clearer opening answer
Rewrote the opening answer to lead with the conclusion, using only facts already in this guide. No facts were rechecked, so the review date is unchanged.
- Added a priced rental example and key facts
Added a worked example of a three-day family rental's extras, a situation chooser, key facts for documents, Toyota cover and options, fuel and tolls, and concrete FAQ answers, including a corrected answer on coin-parking maximum rates; removed internal labels.
- Partial article update
Added the current National Police Agency driving-document PDF alongside the existing official source index.
- Added child-seat booking and pickup steps
Added child safety seat booking and pickup steps, checked against sources on 8 September 2026. All other sections retain their earlier verification dates.
- Clarified taxi child-seat exemptions versus practical safety choices
Clearly distinguished legal child-seat exemptions for public passenger carriers from real-world child-seat safety and equipment availability, while keeping specific ride-hailing cars, airport transfers, charters, and shuttles marked unconfirmed until verified.
- Specifies legal child restraint seat requirements
Added the legal requirement for child restraints as a mandatory checkpoint. The guide previously treated child seats only as a matter of vehicle fit and luggage space.
- Published the pre-payment checklist
Organized legal documents, insurance, CDW, NOC, pickup times, and vehicle fit.
If an operator, organiser or product changes in a way that affects the guide, we check it again sooner. Reader reports help us spot what to investigate, and we verify them against current official information before publishing. Read our update and corrections policy. See every guide's review schedule. Suggest an improvement to this guide.
Official sources and what each confirms
Official sources
- National Police Agency: foreign driving documents (country and region list as of 1 April 2026)
What this confirms: The NPA guidance distinguishes a qualifying 1949 Geneva Convention international driving permit from the foreign-licence route for Belgium, France, Germany, Monaco, Switzerland and Taiwan, which requires an accepted Japanese translation. Original documents and the applicable entry and driving-validity conditions still need to be checked for each driver.
Last checked - National Police Agency: child restraint requirement
What this confirms: Under Article 71-3(3) of Japan's Road Traffic Act, drivers must use a child restraint for passengers under six. The National Police Agency notes restraints prevent crash injuries but warns improper installation or seating compromises safety, with separate guidance provided for children over six.
Last checked - e-Gov: Road Traffic Act Enforcement Order child-restraint exceptions
What this confirms: The exception in Article 26-3-2(3)(6) applies only to drivers of vehicles used for qualifying general passenger motor transport businesses while carrying that business’s child passengers. It does not by itself show whether any particular pre-booked service qualifies.
Last checked - Kanagawa Prefectural Police: child-restraint Q&A
What this confirms: This Q&A uses buses and taxis as simple examples of the statutory public transport exception, but it does not review specific transport companies or individual bookings. It also separately explains the safety reasons and proper sizing for child car seats.
Last checked - National Police Agency foreign-licence guidance
What this confirms: The legal document procedures visitors must verify before renting or driving.
Last checked - Visit Okinawa rental-vehicle guide
What this confirms: A practical traveler's checklist for booking, picking up, and driving a rental car in Okinawa.
Last checked - Okinawa General Bureau advisory on Naha Airport vehicle handovers
What this confirms: Rental-car handover is not performed on airport premises, requiring a branch transfer plan.
Last checked - Nippon Rent-A-Car insurance, CDW and NOC guide
What this confirms: How one operator separates basic insurance, deductibles, CDW and NOC-related protection.
Last checked - Toyota Rent a Car insurance and NOC guide
What this confirms: A second rental company's published coverage terms, included for a fair, side-by-side comparison.
Last checked - JAF guidelines: child restraint advice under 150 cm
What this confirms: JAF’s recommended height guideline is separate from the legal requirement for children under six, and it does not guarantee that a specific child restraint will fit.
Last checked - Toyota Rent a Car: child-seat requests and attachment
What this confirms: The rental company requires you to request child seats when booking. Correct installation is the renter’s responsibility, and neither reserved stock nor an exact fit for the vehicle is guaranteed.
Last checked - Consumer Affairs Agency: correct child-seat selection and use
What this confirms: Official guidance stresses that choosing and properly fitting the right child restraint is very different from simply having a seat in the car.
Last checked - National Police Agency: driving in Japan with a foreign licence
What this confirms: Visitors may drive on a 1949 Geneva Convention IDP, or on a licence from Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium, Monaco or Taiwan with an official Japanese translation, for one year from landing or until the document expires, whichever is shorter.
Last checked - TOYOTA Rent a Car: important points on return
What this confirms: Return the car with a full tank; otherwise a fuel fee is charged by distance driven. Hybrids can use Hybrid Fuel Charging.
Last checked - TOYOTA Rent a Car: Naha shops (Japanese)
What this confirms: The shuttle ride is about 5 minutes from rental-car bus stop 11-A to the Naha Airport branch and about 15 minutes to the Seaside branch.
Last checked - OTS Rent-a-car: fuel rule
What this confirms: Return the car with a full tank and show the receipt from the last fill-up; the fuel type is shown on the filler door, and wrong-fuel damage is charged to the renter.
Last checked - NEXCO: toll search, Naha IC → Kyoda IC
What this confirms: For an ordinary car, Naha IC → Kyoda IC costs ¥1,610, or ¥1,040 with ETC.
Last checked - JAF: fuel nozzle colours (Japanese)
What this confirms: Regular petrol nozzles are red, premium yellow and diesel green.
Last checked - Times: maximum-rate types (Japanese)
What this confirms: Times describes three maximum-rate types (a set number of hours after parking, a time-of-day window and until midnight), states that its maximum rates repeat, and limits parking to 48 hours.
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