Car Hire from Mishima Station: Your Gateway to Fuji

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Finding Your Car Hire at Mishima Station

Most major car hire companies are not located inside the station itself, but have offices conveniently situated a very short walk from the station's South Exit. Once you exit the ticket gates, follow the signs for the South Exit ('Minami-guchi'), and you will find the rental offices within a 1 to 5-minute walk. No shuttle bus is necessary.

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Mishima Station Car Hire: Compare Top-Rated Providers

Find the best car rental deals near Mishima Station. Browse genuine customer reviews to choose reliable, highly-rated providers for your Japan trip.

Rental company	Rating	Avg. Daily Rate	Pickup Method/Distance	Security deposit	Key Advantages
Best Overall	4.3 9800+ reviews	$132	0.7 mi from Mishima Station	-	●friendly staff ●quick service ●extra service ●clean car ●good condition
	2.9 25 reviews	$188	385 ft from Mishima Station	Low deposit	●customer service ●staff ●friendly ●helpful ●easy
	1.8 23,900+ reviews	$76	385 ft from Mishima Station	Low deposit	●service ●pickup ●vehicle ●insurance ●process
	1.8 3000+ reviews	$143	384 ft from Mishima Station	Low deposit	●car ●service ●friendly ●clean ●new
	1.5 420+ reviews	$161	385 ft from Mishima Station	-	●price ●fast ●service ●new ●good condition
	1.5 208+ reviews	$169	0.1 mi from Mishima Station	-	●car ●good ●great ●service ●experience
	1.0 74 reviews	$77	0.2 mi from Mishima Station	-	●Wide car selection ●Quick pick-up and return ●Well-maintained vehicles
	0.0 Not available	$130	0.7 mi from Mishima Station	-	●Quick pick-up and return ●Great value rates ●Convenient pick-up locations

*Rating and review data are sourced from Trustpilot. Policy details may vary by location and vehicle type. Please confirm at the time of booking.

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Last updated: Jun. 14 2026

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"Mishima Station leads as primary pickup point; ORIX dominates Shizuoka with 22 locations, capturing 35% market share ahead of Toyota and Nissan."

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"Peak seasons Mar-May and Sep-Nov drive 60% of bookings; economy cars avg $53/day dominate leisure, SUVs rising 25% for regional travel."

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"35% of renters report vehicle condition issues; foreign tourist accidents spiked 40% in 2023-2024, with language barriers affecting 28%."

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Essential driving tips for exploring Japan's Mount Fuji region

Can I drive in Mishima with my foreign licence, or do I need an International Driving Permit?

You'll need an International Driving Permit (IDP) alongside your valid national licence. Japan doesn't recognise foreign licences alone, even from countries like the US or UK. The IDP must be issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention. Processing takes 1-2 weeks in most countries—don't arrive expecting to rent a car without one.

Japan drives on the left—will I adapt easily, and are hire cars automatic or manual?

Yes, Japan drives on the left, which catches many visitors off guard. Hire cars in Mishima are overwhelmingly automatic—manual is rare and must be requested in advance. Roundabouts (rotaries) work counterclockwise, and pedestrians cross before traffic moves. Budget extra mental effort for the first 30 minutes of driving.

How do I pay for expressway tolls around Mount Fuji—can I use cash, and is the ETC card worth it?

Expressways near Mishima (towards Gotemba and Fuji) charge roughly ¥30-¥60 per kilometre. Cash and credit cards work at toll booths, but consider renting an ETC device for ¥300-¥500 per day. It saves queuing at unmanned booths and is essential if you plan to use the Chuo Expressway multiple times.

I'm visiting in December–February—do I need winter tyres or snow chains for the Gotemba/Fuji area?

Yes, absolutely. Mountain roads leading to Fuji's 5th station and the Gotemba Premium Outlets route are prone to ice and snow from late December through February. Many rental companies insist on winter tyres (¥1,500-¥3,000 extra) or chains. Check your rental agreement—driving without them invalidates insurance and can result in fines of up to ¥100,000.

I'm 22—will I face a young driver surcharge, and roughly how much?

Most Japanese rental companies charge an under-25 surcharge of approximately ¥2,000-¥3,500 per day for drivers aged 21-24. At 22, expect to pay this. Some agencies (like Times Car PLUS) waive surcharges for drivers over 20 with an IDP, but Nissan Rent a Car and Toyota Rent a Car typically enforce the younger driver premium.

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