A full-day private driver from Tokyo to Yokohama costs on request (ECO sedan), ¥50,000 (Alphard) or ¥55,000 (Hiace) per vehicle, with tolls and parking included. See overtime rules, per-person costs and how to plan Minato Mirai, Red Brick Warehouse and Chinatown. Final quotes are confirmed by our team.
Yokohama is a short train ride from Tokyo, but covering Minato Mirai, the Red Brick Warehouse and Chinatown in one day, or travelling with older relatives, children and shopping bags, still means a lot of transferring and walking. This guide explains how our full-day charter from Tokyo to Yokohama is priced, how to plan the day, and who it suits.
Yokohama full-day charter prices
For a full day starting and ending in Tokyo, Yokohama is priced as follows. Amounts are in yen, per vehicle, tax included, with tolls and parking included:
| Destination | ECO (5 seats) | Alphard (7 seats) | Hiace (10 seats) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yokohama | on request | ¥50,000 | ¥55,000 |
A Tokyo-based full-day charter covers 10 hours, with overtime at ¥3,000 per additional 30 minutes. Yokohama is close to Tokyo, so a Yokohama-only day rarely needs all 10 hours. If you would like to combine Yokohama with Kamakura or Enoshima in the same day, please check the price and feasibility with our team rather than assuming the same rate.
Cost per person
| Group size | Suggested vehicle | Vehicle price | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | ECO | on request | on request |
| 4 | ECO | on request | on request |
| 6 | Alphard | ¥50,000 | ¥8,333 |
| 10 | Hiace | ¥55,000 | ¥5,500 |
These figures exclude the late-night surcharge and optional extras. Check luggage too: the ECO holds 4 pieces, the Alphard 6 and the Hiace 9. For help choosing, see Alphard vs Hiace.
Planning a day in Yokohama
Yokohama's main areas sit along the waterfront. With a charter you are not tied to timetables and decide how long to stay at each place:
- Minato Mirai: a modern waterfront district, good for shopping and strolling.
- Red Brick Warehouse: old warehouses converted into shops and event space.
- Chinatown: known for its restaurants. It gets busy at mealtimes, so ask the driver to drop you nearby and agree a meeting time.
Opening hours, events and closure days are set by each venue; please check their official announcements, as this article gives no times. For visitor information, see the official Yokohama tourism site: https://www.yokohamajapan.com/. For train routes, see JR East: https://www.jreast.co.jp/e/.
Extras and rules
- Late-night service: a flat ¥4,000 surcharge applies between 22:00 and 06:00.
- Extra stops: arranged on request, up to 3 per booking.
- Child seats available: child safety seats and booster seats can be provided.
- 24-hour service: early starts and late finishes can be arranged.
Who is a charter best for?
- Groups of three or more, families, or older travellers: the per-person cost stays modest and there are no repeated transfers or long walks.
- Visitors covering several areas in a day: the car handles the moves between Minato Mirai, the Red Brick Warehouse and Chinatown.
- Anyone with a lot of luggage or shopping: everything stays in the car.
- Solo travellers or couples on a tight budget: the train is cheaper; you could book a car only for a rainy day or when energy runs low.
Only need the airport to Yokohama?
If you only need to get from the airport to a Yokohama hotel or port, an airport transfer is simpler. See Haneda to Yokohama and Narita to Yokohama. Note that Yokohama is outside Tokyo, so its price differs from the central Tokyo rate.
Before you book
- Date, pick-up point and drop-off point.
- The areas you want to visit and a rough order.
- Number of passengers, pieces of luggage, and whether children are travelling.
- Preferred start and return times.
Book a Yokohama full-day charter
Submit your request on the booking page and our team will confirm the vehicle and price for your itinerary. The prices above are for reference; all quotes are confirmed by our customer service team.
FAQ
- How much is a private driver from Tokyo to Yokohama for a day?
- For a full day starting and ending in Tokyo, Yokohama is charged per vehicle, tax included: on request for an ECO 5-seat sedan, ¥50,000 for an Alphard (7 seats) and ¥55,000 for a Hiace (10 seats). Tolls and parking are included. All quotes are confirmed by our customer service team.
- How long is a full-day charter, and how is overtime charged?
- A Tokyo-based full-day charter covers 10 hours. Overtime is ¥3,000 for every additional 30 minutes. Yokohama is close to Tokyo, so most itineraries do not need the full 10 hours, but tell us your planned start and return times if you want several stops.
- Is the price per person or per vehicle?
- Per vehicle, regardless of passenger numbers, as long as you stay within the vehicle's seats and luggage capacity: 4 pieces for the ECO, 6 for the Alphard and 9 for the Hiace.
- Can I add stops along the way?
- Yes. Let us know in advance and we'll arrange stops on the way, up to 3 per booking. Tell our team your intended stops and timing when you book.
- Can you provide child seats?
- Yes. Child safety seats and booster seats are available, up to 3 child seats and 2 booster seats per booking. Just note them when you book.