Cheap Car Rental in Fukushima

If your trip to Fukushima is all sorted out but your travel itinerary is a bit on the empty side, let us give you a helping hand.Not far from the heart of the city, Nakano Fudoson is one attraction you might like to consider putting on your to-do list. Jorakuen and Jurokunuma Park are also nearby and worth taking the time to see.

If you’re after day-trip inspiration, we’ve got some ideas. Located 18 miles away, Shiroishi is worth jumping in the car for. Soak up the sights beginning with Zao Fox Village, Shiroishi Castle and Sumaru House. The locals will also probably point you in the direction of Inawashiro, 18 miles away. If you can only find time for one attraction here, let it be Mount Bandai. (But we’d also recommend Akimoto Lake and Urabandai Ski Area.)

Having your own car in Fukushima will give you the freedom to go wherever you like. Maybe you’d like to skip town, explore country lanes, and go where the wind blows. If that’s the case, grab the keys to one of our full-size or mid-size SUVs and discover the bays in the area. If you just want to soak up the bright city lights, opt for something small. Dashing around heavy traffic and busy streets will be much less stressful with a mini or compact car.

Sometimes it’s all about the journey, which makes finding the right car important. If you’re planning an unforgettable road trip around Fukushima, a comfortable SUV could be the perfect solution. If you’re looking for a fantastic bargain and plan on staying mostly in the city, a budget compact is hard to beat. All you need to do is choose what’s going to be the best fit, load up the car, and rack up those miles.

The left side of the road is where you’ll be clocking up the miles in Fukushima. Take note that the controls of your rental car here, like the steering wheel and stick shift (if your car has manual transmission), will be on the opposite side of what you’re used to.

It can be tricky to find a parking space in Fukushima. Once you get your hands on one, make sure you read the signage carefully. Staying over the time limit or leaving the car where you shouldn’t can take a big chunk out of your vacation budget.

As the population of Fukushima is only 294,200, you shouldn’t have too much trouble with traffic congestion. However, city center streets usually get busy before and after work hours, so you may want to avoid driving then.

The residential areas in Fukushima have a 40km/h speed limit. Outside these areas, the speed limits normally range between 30km/h and 100km/h.

Usually, your chosen rental car company will charge the amount fined to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may forward your contact details to local law enforcement agencies so they can send a fine straight to you.

As with many places, standard cell phone usage is not permitted while driving around Fukushima. An exception applies for hands-free or Bluetooth functions. Just remember to stay focused on the road.

In Fukushima, it is against the law to operate a vehicle with a BAC (blood alcohol content) higher than 0.03%. If you’re planning to have a drink or two with lunch or dinner, you’d be wise to leave your rental car at your hotel.

Turning on a red light isn’t permitted in Fukushima. Always be on the lookout for traffic lights and signs to ensure you don’t breach any traffic laws.

Although there are a few exceptions, seat belts must be fastened when the vehicle is in motion in Fukushima Prefecture.