Hello readers,

Welcome back to our blog. Today, we are going to talk about something very specific. Something that many of our friends from Japan ask us. How do I rent a self drive car in India? And more importantly, how do I do it without paying extra money to a middleman or a guide?

If you are from Japan and planning a trip to India, this post is for you. We will keep it simple. No jargon. No fancy words. Just clear answers from people who have been helping international travellers for yea

The Good News First

Here is something many travellers do not know. As a Japanese citizen, you can rent a self drive car in India. You do not need an Indian driving license. You do not need to pay a guide to book a car for you. You do not need to go through a travel agent who adds their own commission.

All you need is the right documents and a little preparation.

According to the rules, visitors from countries that are part of the 1949 Geneva Convention can drive legally in India with an International Driving Permit (IDP) and their home country license. Japan is part of this convention. So you are good to go.