$62 Cheap Car Rental in Kitami

If your trip to Kitami is all booked but your itinerary is a little on the empty side, we can give you a helping hand.There’s plenty to see and do in the surrounding region. Don’t head home without exploring Onneyu Hot Spring and Kitami Family Land. If you can, also check out Chacha World.

The joy of having your own car is that you can go anywhere, anytime. Make the most of your freedom by exploring all that there is to do in Abashiri. It’s just 25 miles away. Among your first few stops here ought to be Abashiri Prison Museum, Abashiri Lake View Ski Resort and Okhotsk Ryuhyo Museum. Locals will also likely point you toward Teshikaga, 40 miles away. If you only see one attraction here, let it be Mashu Hot Spring. (But we’d also highly recommend Kussharo-ko and Mount Io.)

Having your own ride in Kitami will give you more flexibility to go wherever you want at your leisure. Maybe you’re planning to leave the big city behind, explore country lanes, and go wherever the wind takes you. If that’s the case, grab one of our SUVs and have a look at the bays in the area. If you’d prefer to experience city life, go for something small. Getting around busy streets will be much less stressful in an economy or compact car.

You’ll be pleased to hear that there’s an impressive variety of luxury rental vehicles in Kitami. What you end up opting for is largely dependent on what you’re willing to spend and what you’re planning to do. Specialty and prestige vehicles often spare no expense when it comes to mod cons and comfort. If you’re splurging, why not book an elite SUV, or perhaps a fancy mid-sized vehicle? On the other hand, if you just need a car to get from A to B at the cheapest price possible, stick with a no-frills compact vehicle (or something else that’s unlikely to break the bank).

The left-hand side is where you’ll be cruising along in Kitami. Also take note that the controls of your rental car here, such as the steering wheel and gearshift, will be on the other side of what you’re used to.

It can be. Circling the block looking for a place to park is all part of the experience in Kitami. Getting near the popular sights is easier if you plan ahead.

As with most cities, you can expect more traffic in the hours before and after work. However, due to its smaller population of about 113,100, traffic isn’t a big problem in Kitami.

While driving through the streets of Kitami, keep in mind that the speed limits range from 30km/h to 100km/h. Residential zones are 40km/h unless marked otherwise.

One of two things will happen. Your chosen rental car company may charge the amount of the fine to your credit card. This is the usual practice. Alternatively, it may give your contact details to the relevant local agency so the fine is issued straight to you.

Provided you have hands-free functions like Bluetooth enabled, it’s fine to use your cell phone while behind the wheel in Kitami. But make sure you keep your eyes on the road.

When behind the wheel in Kitami, it’s illegal to have a BAC (blood alcohol content) in excess of 0.03%. Planning to have a couple of glasses of wine while you’re out? Consider taking a taxi or using a ride-sharing service.

You aren’t allowed to turn at a red light in Kitami. When you come across one, enjoy a couple of mindful moments until the light goes back to green.

Seat belts should always be fastened in Okhotsk. However, these rules may not apply for some vehicles, such as those used by public transportation networks.