Hakuba Ski Jumping Stadium and the Northern Alps in winter
Hakuba in winter: the ski jump stadium and the Northern Alps
HAKUBA · OMACHI · OTARI

Long-term car rental in Hakuba and Omachi

Staying in Hakuba for the ski season? We deliver a 4WD car to your accommodation. Kei cars from ¥73,700 per month, tax and insurance included. Rentals are from one week. It’s car hire without the trip to a rental office.

Minimum rental: 1 week. We do not rent cars by the day.

MONTHLY CAR RENTAL

Monthly car rental in Hakuba

Most car rental in Hakuba is priced by the day for a ski week. We rent by the week and by the month, so a stay of a month or the whole ski season costs much less per day. The price includes tax and insurance, and we deliver the car to your accommodation.

Car1 week1 month1 month with CDW
Kei car (Suzuki Hustler, Daihatsu Taft)from ¥27,700from ¥73,700from ¥93,700
Compact car (Toyota Yaris)from ¥30,250from ¥80,250from ¥100,250
SUV (Toyota Yaris Cross)from ¥38,700from ¥112,200from ¥132,200
Large van (Toyota Hiace)from ¥48,500from ¥118,500from ¥138,500

Example: a 3-month ski season with a kei car

Rental from ¥221,100 (3 × ¥73,700) + CDW ¥60,000 (3 × ¥20,000) + winter tyres ¥20,000 = from about ¥301,100, plus delivery and collection, which we include in your quote. Longer rentals can work out cheaper, so ask us for the exact total.

Delivered anywhere in Hakuba

Happo, Wadano, Echoland, Goryu, Iwatake, Tsugaike, Hakuba Station and the rest of the valley, as well as Omachi and Otari.

DELIVERY

Hakuba car rental, delivered to your accommodation

A family unloading luggage in front of a holiday home

We bring the car to you

We deliver to hotels, chalets, holiday homes and apartments in Hakuba, Omachi and Otari. For individual customers, the delivery and collection fee depends on distance. We include it in your quote, so you know the total before you book.

GOOD FOR

Who rents with us

  • Ski and snowboard trips of a few weeks to a few months
  • Remote work and stays at a holiday home
  • Getting around Nagano, Matsumoto and Hakuba during a longer trip to Japan
MONTHLY PRICE

Monthly price with CDW

Toyota Yaris Cross SUV

SUV (Toyota Yaris Cross)

Best for snowy mountain roads.
1 month with CDW from ¥132,200

Toyota Yaris compact car

Compact car (Toyota Yaris)

Best for longer drives.
1 month with CDW from ¥100,250

Kei car such as Suzuki Hustler

Kei car (Suzuki Hustler, Daihatsu Taft)

Everyday use at the lowest price.
1 month with CDW from ¥93,700

Prices include tax, insurance and the required CDW (¥20,000 per month). Fuel, tolls and parking are extra. Photos show the car class. See all rates →

WINTER

Winter driving

Studless winter tyre on a snowy road

Every car is 4WD

This winter, winter tyres cost a flat ¥20,000 however many months you rent (rentals starting November to March). We fit them before delivery.

PLANS

A recent request and flexible plans

A recent request

A visitor from Taiwan planned a seven-week stay from late December to mid-February, travelling between Nagano, Matsumoto and Hakuba. They asked on LINE whether they could rent a 4WD car with a Taiwanese licence. (A Taiwanese licence can be used with an official Japanese translation.)

Flexible plans

You can extend by the month or return early if your plans change. There is no cancellation fee for an early return, but unused days are not refunded.

Planning your trip to Hakuba?
Renting a car in Japan for a month: a guide for visitors →
Tokyo to Hakuba by car: routes and driving time →
Can you get around Hakuba without a car? →
Driving in snow in Nagano →
FAQ

Hakuba car rental FAQ

Q. How much does it cost to rent a car in Hakuba for a month?

A kei car is from ¥73,700 per month, tax and insurance included. With the required CDW (¥20,000 per month), it is from ¥93,700 per month. Winter tyres are a flat ¥20,000 this winter.

Q. Can I rent a car for the whole ski season in Hakuba?

Yes. You can rent from one week to several months and extend by the month. Many guests rent from December to March.

Q. Do you deliver to my chalet in Echoland, Happo or Wadano?

Yes. We deliver anywhere in the Hakuba Valley, including Happo, Wadano, Echoland, Goryu, Iwatake and Tsugaike, and in Omachi and Otari.

Q. Which licence do I need to rent a car in Hakuba?

An International Driving Permit issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention with your home licence, or a licence from Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium, Monaco or Taiwan with an official Japanese translation. Read our licence guide.

Q. Are the cars ready for snow?

Every car is 4WD, and we fit winter tyres before delivery for a flat ¥20,000 this winter.

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Business hours: 9:00–18:00 Japan time, including weekends and holidays.

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