{"id":879,"date":"2026-01-15T13:32:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T04:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gogo-tour.com\/contents\/?p=879"},"modified":"2026-06-14T16:37:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T07:37:59","slug":"rent-car-license-less-than-1-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/rent-car-license-less-than-1-year\/","title":{"rendered":"\u30102026 Guide\u3011Can You Rent a Car in Okinawa if You’ve Had Your Driver’s License for Less Than One Year? | GO!GO!TOUR"},"content":{"rendered":"

First-Time Car Rental<\/h2>\n

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After obtaining your driver’s license, it’s finally time to enjoy the Okinawa road trip you’ve been looking forward to.<\/div>\n
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However, some rental car companies do not allow drivers who have held their license for less than one year to rent a vehicle.<\/span> Even when rentals are permitted, the requirements and conditions may vary depending on the company.<\/p>\n

In this article, we’ve summarized what you need to know about renting a car with a driver’s license issued less than one year ago. We hope this guide helps you plan your future trip with confidence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Rental Policies Vary by Company<\/h2>\n

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The conditions for renting a car with a driver’s license issued less than one year ago vary from one rental car company to another.<\/p>\n

Before making a reservation, be sure to carefully check the rental company’s requirements and policies.<\/strong> In some cases, drivers who have held their license for less than six months may not be eligible to rent a vehicle. Other companies may allow drivers with less than one year of driving experience to rent a car if they are accompanied by a safe driver<\/strong>\u2014someone who has held a valid driver’s license for at least three years.<\/p>\n

Below, we introduce three rental car companies that accept beginner drivers.<\/p>\n