Question
I am traveling to Japan soon and planning to rent a car. I’m a bit nervous about the process since it will be my first time renting a car in a foreign country. How do I ask “Do you have any English GPS systems?” in Japanese when I’m at the car rental shop?
Japango Editor Team
英語（えいご）のカーナビはありますか。
Eego no kaanabi wa arimasuka?
Do you have any English GPS systems?
This phrase will be handy if you want to ensure you have an English GPS in your rental car. Eego means “English”; kaanabi is short for “car navigation system” or GPS; and arimasuka means “do you have”.
Simply start with the language you need, followed by no kaanabi wa arimasuka? for this request.
Being well-prepared will help you drive more confidently on Japanese roads. Rent-a-car shops often have an English GPS option available, and they will be happy to assist you if you ask with this phrase.
