$56 Cheap Car Rental in Shiogama

If your trip to Shiogama is all locked in but your travel itinerary is looking a bit empty, we can give you a few hints and tips.Stop by Shiogama Fish Market. It’s one sight you’ll find on many visitors’ must-do lists. Zuigan-ji Temple and Date Masamune Historical Museum are also not far away and worth taking the time to see.

With some terrific day trip options available in the surrounding area, having your own car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to explore all that Isinomaki, 19 miles away, has to offer. Among your first few stops here should be Ishinomaki Blue Resistance, Ishinomori Manga Museum and San Juan Bautista Park. Locals will also likely point you in the direction of Tome, 25 miles away. If you only see one attraction here, make sure it’s Dainen-ji Temple. (But we’re also big fans of Mizusawa Prefectural Government Memorial Museum and Kofuku-ji Temple.)

If you enjoy feeling the sea breeze on your face and the sight of seagulls swooping high up in the sky, slide into the driver’s seat and spend a day strolling along the water’s edge at Nobiru Beach. You’ll find this beautiful stretch of coastline 5 miles from Shiogama.

Here on a work-related trip? You’ll be pleased to hear that Sendai City War Reconstruction Memorial Hall has some fantastic hotels, restaurants and cafés close by. It’s located 13 miles from Shiogama.

Having your own ride in Shiogama will give you more freedom to go wherever you like. Maybe you’re eager to leave the big city behind, get out on the open road, and see where the wind takes you. If that’s the case, drive off in one of our SUVs and explore the beautiful bays in the surrounding area. If you’re all about the bright city lights, something small is a good idea. Getting around busy streets and traffic will be a lot easier in an economy or compact car.

Sometimes it’s all about the journey, which makes choosing the right car important. If you’re about to embark on an epic road trip around Shiogama, a spacious SUV could be the answer. If you’d like the cheapest possible price and plan on doing a lot of city driving, an economy car is a wise pick. All you have to do is choose what’s going to be the best fit, load up the car, and start clocking up those miles.

Drivers stay on the left side of the road in Shiogama. If you plan to get a rental car here, be aware that the steering wheel will be on the right. It could take a little while to get the hang of!

It can be. Cruising around the block looking for a place to park is all part of the experience in Shiogama. Getting within walking distance of top attractions is easier if you plan ahead.

One of the upsides of motoring around a smaller city is less traffic, so don’t stress too much about peak-hour gridlock. With a population of roughly 59,500, you can look forward to a smooth Shiogama driving experience.

Speed limits vary across Shiogama, but generally range from 30km/h to 100km/h. Most residential areas have a maximum speed of 40km/h unless posted otherwise.

One of two things will happen. Your rental company may charge the amount stated on the fine to your credit card. This is the most common approach. Otherwise, it may supply your contact details to the relevant local authority so the fine is sent straight to you.

Like many places, regular cell phone usage is prohibited while operating a vehicle in Shiogama. However, an exception applies for hands-free or Bluetooth capabilities. Just make sure you stay focused on the road.

When driving in Shiogama, it’s an offence to have a BAC (blood alcohol content) of over 0.03%. Thinking of having a drink or two over lunch or dinner? Consider using a ride-sharing service or taking a taxi.

No. In Shiogama, red means stop, with no exceptions. When approaching traffic lights, always drive at a safe speed so you can easily stop when you need to.

Seat belts are compulsory in Miyagi Prefecture. That being said, the rules may vary for certain vehicles, such as those used by public transportation networks.