Are you planning a trip to Japan and want to drive a rental car with your driver's license? Then you absolutely need an official Japanese translation from the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) – otherwise you risk fines during checks. Or, at least as bad: you'll be turned away at the rental car counter and won't get a vehicle.
We've compared the top providers for you: prices, delivery methods, speed.
Why you need the translation
Your driver's license is only valid in Japan with a Japanese translation. Without it, no rental car, and you'll have trouble in case of accidents or police checks. Online services make it easy: you scan, upload, get a 7-Eleven code by email, or receive your Japanese driver's license translation by mail in a few days. Our personal tip: printing it yourself at 7-Eleven is the fastest and cheapest way. It's super easy, and you'll end up at a 7-Eleven sooner or later anyway – if only for the experience.
Top Providers in Direct Comparison
We only checked JAF-compatible services, sorted by price. DriveDocs Japan stands out not only in terms of price, but also in comfort, product selection, and professionalism. Slight deviations may occur depending on your country's VAT and the currency selected.
| Provider | 7-Eleven Standard (€) | 7-Eleven Express (€) | Mail Standard (€) | Mail Express (€) |
| DriveDocs Japan | 54.94 | 59.94 | 78.81 (12-15 Days) |
96.87 (8-11 Days) |
| License.oneclickjapan.com | 59.00 | - | 79.00 (12-25 Days) |
97.00 |
| SwiftJapan.com | 59.00 | - | 79.00 (3-5 Weeks) |
99.00 |
| Ready2DriveJapan.com | 69.00 | - | - | - |
| LicenseTranslationJapan.com | 69.00 | - | 95.00 | - |
| Driving-in-japan.com | 69.00 | - | 79.00 (3-5 Weeks) |
139.00 |
| Nippondriver.com | 65.00 | 99.90 | 89.90 | 129.90 |
| Driving-Japan.com | 74.90 | 129.90 | 89.90 | 159.90 |
Comparison created using the respective company websites in May 2026 - Attention: Prices may change, no liability is assumed for errors.
Regarding delivery times: On average, across all providers, you can expect the following delivery times:
- 7-Eleven Standard: 2-5 days
- 7-Eleven Express: 1-3 days
- Mail Standard: 13-22 days
- Mail Express: 7-12 days
Attention: Information on delivery times of a few days for postal shipping appears unrealistic. Please do not rely on the stated information. The flight time from Japan (airmail) alone and customs processing cause a delay of around 2-3 days.
