$48 Cheap Car Rental in Umi

If your trip to Umi is all sorted out but your itinerary is a bit on the empty side, we can give you a helping hand.Step out into the wider area and get closer to nature with some activities like bird watching. If you’d like more, try your hand at boating as well.

Located 3 miles from Umi is Dazaifu. This is a good place to swing by while you’re passing through, so why not put it on your to-do list?

Rain or shine, you’ll be able to visit the incredible beaches near Umi from the comfort of your rental car. As you travel along, keep a watch out for seagulls circling over these dazzling stretches of coastline:

• Najima Beach (9 miles away).
• Kashi Beach (9 miles away).
• Momochi Beach (12 miles away).

After spending hours chatting to like-minded people, it’s always nice to be able to kick back and relax somewhere nearby. If you’re visiting Umi for work-related purposes, here are some of the top convention centers that are close to hotels, restaurants and cafés:

• Fukuoka Convention Center (9 miles away).
• Marine Messe Fukuoka (9 miles away).
• Fukuoka International Congress Center (9 miles away).

Umi is a fantastic base to explore Dazaifu and the surrounding area. Situated just 3 miles from the heart of the city, you’ll probably be doing a mix of city and highway driving. Think about where you’ll be going. Will you be visiting the built-up areas around town or are you heading out for some fresh air and fun in nature? If it’s a bit of both, rent a standard or medium-sized car so you’ll have the best of both worlds — comfort and practicality.

For some of us, owning a luxury vehicle is the stuff that dreams are made of. But renting the car of your dreams is certainly within your grasp! Imagine cruising down the highway in a classy sports car, even if it’s just for a short while. Or maybe all you’re after is a budget ride to bring you safely from A to B. Flashy or thrifty? Either way, there’s a rental car to suit you in Umi.

The left-hand side is where you’ll be motoring along in Umi. Take note that the controls of your rental vehicle here, like the steering wheel, will be on the other side of what you’re used to.

It can be tricky to get a parking space in Umi. Once you nab one, be sure to pay careful attention to the signage. Overstaying the time limit or parking where you’re not supposed to can put a big dent in your vacation budget.

Fukuoka is large enough to have peak-hour traffic, which can extend to neighborhoods like Umi. You’re likely to encounter congestion as people come and go from work in the mornings and afternoons.

The speed limits in Umi are comparable to the rest of Fukuoka, ranging from 30km/h to 100km/h. For the safety of both drivers and pedestrians, a default speed limit of 40km/h applies to most residential zones.

More often than not, your chosen car rental company will charge the amount of the fine to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may share your contact details with the relevant local agency so they can send a fine straight to you.

As with many places, normal cell phone usage is not allowed while driving a car in Umi. However, there is an exception for hands-free or Bluetooth capabilities. Just remember to maintain focus on the road.

While behind the wheel in Umi, it’s against the law to have a BAC (blood alcohol content) higher than 0.03%. Planning to have a couple of drinks with lunch or dinner? Consider booking a taxi or using a ride-sharing service.

You aren’t permitted to turn at a red light in Umi. If you encounter one, take the opportunity to enjoy a couple of mindful moments until the signal goes back to green.

Subject to a small number of exceptions, seat belts are compulsory in Fukuoka.