Tokyo International Airport is also known as Haneda Airport. Japan has two major international airports catering to the massive influx of passengers commuting to and from the capital area of Japan. Tokyo's Haneda Airport is one of them. As a prime transportation hub in Tokyo, the airport offers comprehensive services including information desks located in each terminal.

Getting to and from the airport

Central Tokyo is connected to the airport complex through Metropolitan Expressway No 1, Bayshore route and the Haneda Route. Connectivity between destinations is very efficient in Tokyo and it is done through different modes of transportation. While public transportation offers a cheaper option for passengers arriving at the airport the facility of a hire car is a more attractive option for many of them. Hire cars can make your onward journey from the airport more efficient and comfortable. The airport operates a number of car rental booths located in both Terminal one and Terminal two.

Types of rental cars

Japan is world famous for its mastery on vehicle manufacturing. Vehicle rental operators at the airport have the unique advantage of offering vehicles to suit all types of budgets, tastes and needs. Whether you are looking for an economic runabout or a luxury high-end vehicle for the duration of your stay you can be assured of receiving a top quality vehicle in very good running condition. An international driving permit is essential in Japan if you intend to reserve your own set of vehicles for inland travel. You could also hire a car with a driver at an extra cost.

Driving and parking

The central part of Tokyo tends to become congested during peak times. However, as a result of extreme efficiency in the public transportation system traffic does not pose a major threat for drivers. One of the drawbacks for foreign drivers is in navigation. Most of the roads are either named only in Japan while some of them do not carry signs at all. Many roads are very narrow in parts. The situation changes as you head out of Tokyo city limits and this is when you would really appreciate your decision to hire a car. Some of the popular destinations lying outside the city are Sakura, Mito, Tsukuba and Omiya Bonsai Village.

Parking in the city center is always problematic and available spaces are very scarce in this city. Expressways charge high tolls. Vehicles are driven on the left hand side. Local drivers generally display a road friendly attitude.