Book Yamagata Prefecture car rentals from $54

We know you can’t wait to fling your bags in the trunk and zoom off to Yamagata Prefecture. But before you get behind the wheel, let us give you a few details about the place. Approximately 254,500 people call this amazing vacation destination in Japan home. Why not pull over and introduce yourself to some of them? You never know, they might just give you some advice about what to do and see while you’re here.

Yamagata Prefecture is the perfect place to take to the highways in your own set of wheels. Crank up the music and enjoy the freedom of checking out all the hidden gems scattered between each of its best destinations. Get out and discover some (or all) of this place’s most famous cities:

• Yamagata (population of 254,500)
• Sakata (population of 100,400)
• Tsuruoka (population of 99,800)
• Yonezawa (population of 94,500)

Here are our top recommendations if you want to score the best deal on a car rental:

• Use our convenient filter tool to point you toward the cheapest car deals around — then compare the prices;
• Keep an eye on your inbox for our popular Price Drop Alert. We’ll keep you informed about all the amazing bargains cruising around your location;
• Before you hop behind the wheel, check out both airport and non-airport pickup and drop-off outlets to ensure you’re bagging the cheapest deal in town;
• If you’re not fussed about which day of the week you pick up the keys to your car and your plans are flexible, play around with days and dates to find the best deal;
• Try to keep your pickup and drop-off times the same. If you bring back your rental car later than you picked it up, you may be charged a whole extra day;
• If you’re hoping to save a pretty penny, pay in advance and drive away with some of the best rates around;
• Finally, secure your preferred vehicle as soon as you possibly can to bag a load of savings!

From bays to coral reefs and sandy shores, Yamagata Prefecture is home to some epic natural areas. Why not head out and explore a handful of them? Escape town and plan some day trips. An SUV is a perfect match for those longer drives. Able to take on every type of road, these larger vehicles make it a pleasure to detour off the beaten path.

There’s more than enough choice when it comes to rental cars in Yamagata Prefecture. From swish SUVs with loads of space for luggage to economy rides that are a snap to park, you’ll find it all here. Choosing your ride depends on how much you want to spend and what you intend to do. Some road trips are just begging you to splurge on your dream ride, whereas other adventures don’t need much more than a bargain, no-frills type model. Which car will you be sliding behind the wheel of this trip?

In Yamagata Prefecture, drivers stick to the left side of the road. That means the driver’s seat is on the right side. If you’ve rented a ride with a manual transmission, familiarize yourself with shifting gears with your left hand.

In Yamagata Prefecture, the maximum default speed limit outside a built-up area is 100km/h. (30km/h is the minimum.) When approaching residential streets, don’t forget that unless signed otherwise, the limit is 40km/h.

Normally, your rental car company will charge the amount fined to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may forward your contact details to the relevant local authority so they can send a fine straight to you.