CAR RENTAL IN HAKUBA

Reliable 4WD Rental Cars in Hakuba for Winter and Green Season Travel

CAR RENTAL IN HAKUBA
Reliable 4WD Rental Cars in Hakuba for Winter and Green Season Travel

The Bears Transport

Affordable, Winter-Ready 4WD Rental Cars for Hakuba’s Snowy Roads

Car rental in Hakuba with The Bears Transport offers a reliable, flexible way to travel through the Hakuba Valley and the Japanese Alps, no matter the season.

All of our rental vehicles are 4WD, fully equipped with winter tires for the snow season, and carefully maintained to ensure safe and confident driving on Hakuba’s mountain roads. Our Hakuba car rentals are designed to handle winter or green conditions comfortably and safely.

With your own rental car, exploring Hakuba becomes effortless. Drive easily between major ski resorts such as Happo-One, Goryu, Hakuba 47, Iwatake, Tsugaike, and Cortina, without relying on limited shuttle schedules or waiting for taxis during busy periods.

Our Hakuba Car Rental Options

All The Bears Transport rental cars in Hakuba are 4WD automatic vehicles, equipped with winter snow tires to safely handle Hakuba’s mountain roads.

Most of our rental cars in Hakuba also include a ski carrier, providing convenient storage for your ski or snowboarding gear.

Mitsubishi DELICA

¥22,000 Green Season 40%OFF
¥13,200 / 24H

7-8 seater 7 cars

Honda NBox

¥11,000 Green Season 40%OFF
¥6,600 / 24H

4 seater 2 cars

Why Rent a Car in Hakuba?

No Shuttle Schedules—Travel Freely

Renting a car allows you to avoid long waits and crowded buses. Move between resorts, cafés, and restaurants without limitations with your rental car in Hakuba.

Skip Taxi Delays

Taxis in winter can be scarce and slow. To avoid having to wait, rent a car for immediate, reliable access to anywhere in and around Hakuba.

Explore Beyond the Ski Resorts

There are so many sights to see around the Hakuba area! Such as:

  • Zenkoji Temple
  • Matsumoto Castle
  • Omachi City
  • Local onsen and restaurants

Choosing to rent a car opens up the whole region of Nagano to explore.

Important Information

Rental Car Basics

Everything you need to know about booking, picking up, returning, and changing or cancelling your rental car in Hakuba!

In Case of Emergency

What to do in case of an accident or breakdown, as well as information related to insurance coverage.

Additional Information

Useful Tools

When driving in Japan, follow the rules and enjoy your drive!
Please make sure to check the following rules.

Driver’s License

Traffic Rules

Guide to parking

If you commit a traffic violation, please report it to us upon returning the vehicle and present the “Traffic Violation Notice” along with the “Payment Slip/Receipt” stamped with the payment confirmation.
If payment of the fine cannot be confirmed or if the penalty fee is not paid, a charge of 50,000 yen will be applied.

Here are information about the petrol stations in Hakuba.
For the details including operation hours, please check each company’s official website.

Hakuba Main Area

Goryu Area

Iwatake & Tsugaike Area

Others

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. A valid International Driving Permit (IDP) and your original driver’s license are required.

Yes. all our Hakuba rental cars are 4WD cars, which are available and recommended for winter driving.

Yes. All Hakuba winter car rentals include winter tires during the snow season.

Pick-up and drop-off are at our rental office.
If you require transportation assistance, please feel free to contact us in advance.

Yes. Renting a car in Hakuba is much more flexible and cost-effective than taxis.

Yes. A Hakuba rental car allows easy access to resorts like Happo-One, Goryu, and Iwatake.

• Drivers must be 21+ with at least 1 year of driving experience
• Toyota Alphard rentals require drivers to be 25+

• No maximum rental period
• Long-term car rentals in Hakuba are available on request

• Based on vehicle type and rental duration
• Prices include car, insurance, and tax
• Rentals over 4 hours are charged as 1 day

• No. Car rental pick-up from Nagano Station is not available.

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