Hiratsuka
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McRent Hiratsuka c/o Mystic Planning Ltd2360 Ōkami, 2540012 Hiratsuka
The rental company
McRent in Japan: a departure on the Shonan side
The rental brand of the Erwin Hymer group, mainly established in Europe, also has a departure point in Japan. The depot listed on CoolDrive is in Hiratsuka, a coastal city in Kanagawa Prefecture, on Sagami Bay. Its address indicates that it is hosted by a local company, Mystic Planning. Tokyo is some sixty kilometres away, but the real advantage of the location lies elsewhere: Hakone, the Izu Peninsula, the Fuji Five Lakes and Kamakura are within reach of a first day’s drive.
CoolDrive did not record any McRent offer in Japan in October 2026: models, mileage, excess and price are therefore displayed at the time of the search, in each offer. The rental company advertises vehicles equipped for living on board, with a kitchenette, sleeping area and bathroom facilities depending on the model.
Our verdict: an interesting gateway for anyone who wants to start with Fuji and the Pacific coast without driving across Tokyo. The limits are clear: a single pick-up location, hence a loop route, driving on the left, toll motorways and availability that shrinks quickly during Japanese holidays. Book early and read the excess amount before paying.
Rental company profile
McRent in detail: what you need to know
The key facts to decide whether McRent suits your trip.
General information
- Trading name
- McRent · rental arm of the Erwin Hymer group
- Local partner
- Mystic Planning Ltd · company hosting the depot, according to its address
- Vehicles
- Specified in each offer · no model recorded by CoolDrive in October 2026
- Brand website
- mcrent.eu · European network
Rental conditions
- Licence
- National licence accompanied by a document recognised in Japan · international driving permit (Geneva 1949) or official translation depending on the issuing country
- Minimum age
- Shown in the offer · with the required years of licence held
- Mileage
- Depending on the offer · no CoolDrive records for this rental company in Japan
- Excess
- Amount shown in the offer · read before payment, along with the security deposit
- Driving
- On the left · right-hand drive on Japanese vehicles
Insurance and extras
- Tolls
- Toll motorways · ask whether an ETC card can be provided
- Living equipment on board
- Kitchen, sleeping area, bathroom facilities depending on the model · exact list in the vehicle details
- Insurance and excess reduction
- Depending on the offer · ask our experts about the options
Network and availability
- Depot
- Hiratsuka (Kanagawa) · 2360 Ookami, in the north of the municipality
- Access from Tokyo
- About 60 km to the south-west · JR Tōkaidō line to Hiratsuka station, then transfer
- Countries covered by McRent
- 20 countries · mainly in Europe, also in New Zealand
Branches
McRent branches in Japan
Network
McRent also operates in 19 other countries
Comparison
McRent compared with other rental companies in Japan
Our comparison of the country's rental companies: each has its strengths depending on your trip.
| Rental company | Vehicles | Mileage | Best for |
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McRent
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Motorhomes specified in each offer | Not recorded in October 2026 | Departure from Hiratsuka, near Hakone and Fuji |
El Monte RV
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C16 - Cabover overcab | Unlimited in 100% of the offers recorded | Overcab for a group, 1 departure city |
Travellers Autobarn
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Chubby Camper and Kuga Camper vans, Stationwagon | Unlimited in 100% of the offers recorded | Small vans, 1 departure city |
Our view
McRent: who is it for, and who should look elsewhere?
McRent is ideal if…
- You want to start with Hakone, Izu or the Fuji lakes
- You prefer to avoid driving in central Tokyo on the very first day
- You know McRent in Europe and like finding a familiar brand
- You are travelling as a couple or a family and are looking for mobile accommodation
McRent is not ideal if…
- You want to collect the vehicle as you leave an airport
- Your route starts in Kansai or Hokkaido without passing back through Kanagawa
- You are travelling during Golden Week or Obon and have not yet booked
- You have neither an international driving permit nor an official translation recognised in Japan
- You want to compare prices already recorded before deciding
Practical tips
Our tips for booking with McRent
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Sort out the licence question first
A foreign licence is not enough to drive in Japan. Depending on the country where it was issued, it must be accompanied by an international driving permit in the Geneva 1949 format or by an official translation into Japanese. These formalities take time: start them before you even book your flight.
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Plan the journey to Hiratsuka
Hiratsuka JR station is served by the Tōkaidō line from Tokyo and Yokohama. According to the map, the depot is in the north of the municipality, away from the station: agree on the pick-up time and the means of transfer with the rental company, especially with luggage.
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Aim for a short first stage
After a long flight, it is best not to string motorways together. Hakone, its hot springs and Lake Ashi are close enough for a quiet first evening, giving you time to get used to driving on the left and to the size of the vehicle.
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Avoid the main Japanese holiday periods
Golden Week, between late April and early May, and the Obon festival, in mid-August, fill the roads, campsites and depots. If your dates fall in these weeks, book several months in advance and plan your nights stage by stage.
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Inspect the vehicle at departure
Before leaving Hiratsuka, go over the bodywork with the depot staff, photograph every scratch and try the gas, water and heating. Keep the assistance number and the depot’s contact details close at hand: if there is a problem far from Kanagawa, you will save precious time.
What travellers ask
Your questions about McRent
How much does a McRent hire cost in Japan?
No McRent price for Japan appears in CoolDrive’s October 2026 records, so no reliable ballpark figure is available here. The amount varies with the model, the season and the length of hire. To find out, run a search with Japan as the destination and your dates: each offer shows the total, mandatory fees included, as well as the mileage and the excess.
Where do you collect the McRent motorhome in Japan?
The listed depot is in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, at 2360 Ookami. The city borders Sagami Bay, some sixty kilometres south-west of Tokyo. You get there by train on the JR Tōkaidō line, then by taxi or a transfer to arrange with the rental company, as the depot is some distance from the station.
Which routes work well from Hiratsuka?
To the west, Hakone and its onsen, then the five lakes at the foot of Fuji. To the south-west, the Izu Peninsula, its rugged coastline and its fishing villages. Further afield, the Japanese Alps of Nagano and Takayama can be reached in a few days. To the east, Kamakura and Enoshima are only a short distance along the Shonan coast.
What documents do I need to drive a motorhome in Japan?
You need your national licence and, depending on the country that issued it, an international driving permit compliant with the 1949 convention or an official translation into Japanese. The depot will not hand over the keys without this document. The rental company also sets a minimum age and years of licence held, which each offer mentions: check them before booking.
Can I hire a McRent motorhome in Japan all year round?
Cherry blossom season in spring and the red foliage season in autumn draw the biggest crowds. From June to mid-July, the rainy season soaks Honshu; late summer can bring typhoons. Winter remains mild on the Kanagawa coast, but snow closes some high-altitude roads. Availability is shown in the search for your dates.
Verified customer reviews
They rented with McRent
4.3
818 reviews
First rental of this type of vehicle in a professional context where the rental must take place from France to Canada. Many questions and Cooldrive (Marlène) has been a valuable support in guiding my choices. Efficiency and responsiveness beforehand, and on-site a vehicle and service that met our expectations. No complaints. Great!
Alain L.
Canada · Oct 2025
Avis Vérifiés
Too rigid computer system
Eric L.
Portugal · Oct 2025
Avis Vérifiés
Very good customer experience with Cooldrive. I highly recommend it! Thanks to the team who were attentive and available for organizing my trip to Canada.
B.
Canada · Oct 2025
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ — McRent motorhome hire in Japan
Why book McRent in Japan with CoolDrive?
A single search puts McRent alongside the other rental companies present in Japan, each with a total amount that already includes mandatory fees. Mileage, excess and security deposit appear before payment. Our experts answer your questions about the licence, getting to Hiratsuka or the route, and remain reachable during your trip if you have any questions.
What is the excess with McRent in Japan?
As no offer has been recorded, we do not know its current amount: it is written in each offer, along with the security deposit. In Japan as elsewhere, a repair can be expensive. Read these figures before paying, keep enough headroom on your card for the security deposit hold, and ask our experts how to limit what you would still have to pay after a minor collision.
Can I return the vehicle somewhere other than Hiratsuka?
Only one McRent depot is listed in Japan: plan your trip as a loop that comes back to Kanagawa. If you enter a different return city in the search, only compatible offers are displayed. For Kyoto or Hiroshima, count the days needed to come back: distances are long and motorways are tolled.
Which motorhomes does McRent hire out in Japan?
Our October 2026 records contain no McRent model for Japan. The rental company advertises vehicles suited to couples, families and groups of friends, with a kitchen, sleeping area and bathroom facilities depending on size. The model, number of seats and berths, gearbox and dimensions are shown in the details of each offer.
Where can I spend the night with a motorhome in Japan?
Campsites and RV Parks, designed for recreational vehicles, offer electricity and dedicated pitches. On the road, some michi-no-eki roadside stations allow a rest stop, as long as you don’t unpack anything outside. Wild camping is frowned upon: plan your stops each evening, especially at weekends.
Are motorways tolled in Japan?
Yes, and tolls quickly add up on a route heading from Kanagawa towards Kansai or the north. Ask the rental company whether an ETC card can be fitted in the motorhome and find out about the passes offered to foreign visitors. Toll-free national roads make the journey longer but pass through countryside and villages.
About us
Hire a McRent motorhome in Japan with CoolDrive Nomad
Present in some twenty countries, mainly in Europe, McRent also has a depot in Japan, in Hiratsuka. From this Kanagawa city on Sagami Bay, you can quickly reach the hot springs of Hakone, the Fuji lakes, the Izu Peninsula or the temples of Kamakura, before heading off to the Japanese Alps or Kansai.
On CoolDrive Nomad, you compare McRent with El Monte RV and Travellers Autobarn, the two other rental companies offered in Japan, and you book at the amount shown, mandatory fees included. Models, mileage and excess are specified in each offer. Our experts help you prepare your licence, the journey to the depot and a route that returns to Hiratsuka. To find the price, run a search with your dates.
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