Airport rental stores have high operating costs (rent + additional fees) that are passed on to customers, resulting in higher rental rates.
Frequent flight delays and airport congestion can result in missed store hours. Since many rental stations are not open 24 hours a day, if your flight is delayed and you arrive outside of their operating hours, you won't be able to rent Pocket WiFi.
A crucial point when renting Pocket WiFi at the airport is the potentially long waiting time. With the increasing number of travelers to Japan, especially during peak travel seasons or flight arrival times, airport rental counters become extremely crowded, resulting in lengthy procedures.
Rental counters at airports do not always have stock available. Especially during peak travel seasons, when trying to stand in long lines for procedures, the desired Pocket WiFi may be out of stock.
A major advantage of online ordering is cost effectiveness. Without the high indirect costs of airport counters or kiosks, online Pocket Wi-Fi rental services offer lower prices for the same Pocket Wi-Fi available at airport stores. Especially if you are staying in Japan for several weeks or more, pre-booking will significantly reduce the cost, so consider pre-booking online.
Long Term / Monthly Pocket WiFi Plan
Online Pocket Wi-Fi rental services offer a variety of plans. It can be difficult to compare multiple options or plans within a limited time at airport counters. That's why it's best to rent Pocket Wi-Fi online in advance.
You can rent a Pocket Wi-Fi online and pick it up at the airport. If you have pre-booked, you only need to provide your reservation number and you will receive your Pocket Wi-Fi without any time-consuming procedures. If you are concerned about flight delays or rushing before the airport counter closes, consider picking it up at your hotel. By entering your hotel address, you can easily pick up your Pocket Wi-Fi at the hotel desk during check-in. Even if you made a reservation to pick it up at the airport, some online services offer to forward it to your accommodation.
LightPocket Japan Pocket Wi-Fi
Most online Wi-Fi rental services allow you to pick up a Pocket Wi-Fi at the airport post office.
Since the post office is a public institution, it doesn't charge the high airport fees and therefore offers fair prices for delivery. The communication quality of the Pocket Wi-Fi is the same as in the airport rental shop, but the service at the airport post office is characterized by its lower rental price.
To rent Pocket Wi-Fi at the airport easily and affordably, it's best to reserve it online before coming to Japan and pick it up at the airport post office.
Rent a Pocket Wi-Fi now!
