Car rental & car share in Okinawa
Looking for car rental & car share in Okinawa? Tcab is a station-based service with public Tspots across central Naha (Makishi, Matsuyama, Kumoji, Omoromachi) and out to Chatan Mihama, Onna, and Nago. Instead of queuing at a Naha Airport counter, ride the Yui Rail into the city and collect the car a few minutes’ walk from the station. Same-day booking is supported; times, vehicle size, and payment are all done in Explorer.
How to rent a car in Okinawa from Naha Airport
After landing, take the Yui Rail monorail to the stop nearest your hotel—Makishi, Kencho-mae, or Omoromachi—and pick up at a walkable Tspot. The airport to Makishi takes about 15 minutes; if you want to collect closer to the airport, the Uebaru station near Akamine is the option.
Return at the same Tspot or at another one offered at booking. On your last day, returning near a Yui Rail stop and riding back to the airport is the simplest route. Airport-specific detail lives on the “Car rental & car share at Naha Airport” page.
Stations by area on Okinawa’s main island
In Naha, stations cluster around Kokusai-dori (Makishi, Tsuboya, Matsuo), the business district (Matsuyama, Kumoji, Izumizaki), and the new-town Omoromachi, so you can pick the one closest to your hotel. Central Okinawa has Chatan Mihama (American Village) and Onna’s Seragaki, Fuchaku, and Nakama; the north has Kise in Nago along the resort coast.
Northern sights such as Churaumi Aquarium and Kouri Island are about an hour and a half from Naha by expressway, or around an hour from Chatan or Onna. Southern spots—Shuri Castle Park, Senaga Island Umikaji Terrace, Sefa-utaki and Cape Chinen—are within about 30 minutes of Naha.
Choosing a vehicle size and understanding prices in Okinawa
Tcab books by size: Compact HV, Midsize HV, or Long HV. Two people on city drives or a day trip fit a Compact HV; a family of four with suitcases suits a Midsize HV; six or more, or lots of luggage, call for a Long HV (Alphard class).
Prices change with time, size, and station, so this page does not advertise a fixed “cheap” rate. The quote you see in Explorer after entering dates is the binding one, and fuel for normal driving is included in the base fare. In typhoons or severe weather, follow the latest notices on station availability and road closures.
Where stations are in Naha
Choose Tsuboya / Makishi near Kokusai-dori, Matsuyama / Matsuo near Prefectural Office, or Uebaru near Akamine for airport-side flows.
Each page lists nearest monorail stops and walking tips for transfers from airport buses or Yui Rail.
- Central Naha
- Airport-side
- Yui Rail corridor
- Check stock in Explorer
Classes for sightseeing
For longer trips (e.g. Churaumi / Kouri), Midsize or Long HV gives more seat and luggage room. Compact HV suits mostly urban driving.
Naha-focused guide
For Naha-only detail, open the Naha guide. For Alphard / Vellfire needs, also see the vehicle guides.
Booking & licenses
Complete times, class, and payment in Explorer. Overseas license holders should review the valid driving qualifications guide.
Planning notes
Use this page to choose area and size, then confirm live stock and price in Explorer for your exact times.
Linked Tspot pages include address and walking directions. Policy pages (cancellation, insurance, agreement) are available from the sitemap.
Booking is by vehicle size; you can specify model and color.
More detail is on linked Tspot and vehicle-size pages; stock and prices always follow the Explorer quote for your selected times.
Review cancellation, insurance, and rental-agreement pages from the sitemap before you travel if you need policy details.
FAQ
Airport counter in Naha?
No in-terminal desk. Use station (Tspot) pickup—airport-side or city hubs.
Day trip to the north?
Yes, but allow for traffic and parking. Long HV suits groups and luggage.
Fuel return policy?
Normal driving fuel is included in the base fare; see the rental agreement.
Can I rent a car in Okinawa the same day?
Yes, if a vehicle is free. Enter times and vehicle size in Explorer to see live availability and price, then pay in the same flow. Station pickup is not tied to a counter's opening hours.
Is pickup in Okinawa available 24 hours?
It depends on the station. Each Tspot page lists its hours; check before booking a late-night or early-morning start.
Can I return the car at a different station?
Yes when the booking screen lets you choose a different return Tspot. The stations and terms shown there are authoritative.
What does car rental in Okinawa cost?
Prices vary by time, size, and station, so this page shows no fixed figure. The Explorer quote is the binding one. Fuel for normal driving is included in the base fare (see the rental agreement).
- Fully paperless (no counter)
- Mainly popular hybrids
- Borrow & return anytime—24/7 when in stock
- Real-time AI driving-eligibility check
- 14 languages
- Fuel for normal driving included (per agreement)