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Cheap car hire in Kanazawa
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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Kanazawa
- Car hire in Kanazawa is a good option if you want your own independence to explore this beautiful city. The roads are well maintained and with a little bit of getting used to will be an easy way to travel to all the famous tourist destinations. A day road trip from Kanazawa to nearby Takiyama is generally possible in under 2 hours. This will be much more scenic than a bus and you can stop and enjoy the scenery along the route.
- An airport close to Kanazawa is Komatsu Airport (KMQ), which is only about 28 km from the city centre of the city, and Toyama Kitokito Airport (TOY), which is around 51 km from the town. Depending on where you fly in, you can choose from a selection of car hire companies based at the airport. Komatsu Airport has options to hire from Times Car Rental, Orix Rental, Nissan Car Rentals, J-net Rent-a-Car and more, all located at the airport car hire reception desk.
- The inner city roads in Kanazawa are well maintained but are very busy too. You will drive on the left-hand side of the road and remember that pedestrians have right of way. The road signs in the city are both in English and Japanese. If you don’t speak Japanese and would like to hire a GPS with your Kanazawa hire car, ask them to pre-set the device to give instructions in English. Ask your hire agent to give you a brief rundown before you take to the roads.
- With any new city, there are unknown areas and roads to navigate which might take a bit of getting used to. The city roads can be busy and it may be difficult to find parking. There are a lot of buses, bicycles and pedestrians on the road, so you need to be extremely cautious. Make sure you understand the road signs and have some sort of Japanese translation app with you, in case of any confusion. People drive on the left-hand side of the road here, so this will be familiar. Make sure you ask the hire agency staff if there are any specific tips about driving you should take note of.
- Book your car hire in Kanazawa at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about hiring a car in Kanazawa
How much is the price of fuel in Kanazawa?
The average price of fuel in Kanazawa is R81,86 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R982 and R1 310, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Kanazawa?
Economy (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Kanazawa.
How can I find car hires near me in Kanazawa?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Kanazawa?
An Economy car hire in Kanazawa costs R990 per day, on average.
What type of car is recommended for driving in Kanazawa?
When considering car hire in Kanazawa, it all depends on what your road tripping plans are. The roads are all well maintained and even if you are travelling further there are major motorways with toll roads, so you would be fine with hiring an intermediate car with an extra-large boot for luggage space. If you are travelling only short distances, a compact car is suitable.
What’s the speed limit in Kanazawa?
When choosing car hire in Kanazawa, be aware there are a few different speed limits in Japan, but they are well signposted. If you are travelling in a built-up urban area, the speed is usually 40 km/h. Outer-city open roads are on average 50-60 km/h, and the motorways vary from around 80 km/h to 100 km/h.
Where are the best places to park in Kanazawa?
There are major car parks around most of the popular attractions in Kanazawa. If you are visiting the Kanazawa Castle and Kenroku-en Garden, there is parking at the Kenroku Car Park for a fee. The city is congested but there is ample public transport, so it is wise to find a car park to keep your car for the day so it is safe. There are a few car parks around the main Kanazawa train station, the main one being Kanazawa Station West Exit Clock Parking Lot. It can take roughly up to 1,500 cars in a multi-storey with eight floors. They offer a park-and-rail option, so you can commute to the shopping centres and sightseeing spots.
Kanazawa car rental reviews and directory
Hertz
8,0
Very Good
1 reviewCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
8.0
4 locations in Kanazawa
Locations in Kanazawa
2-11-8 Motomachi
+81 76 251 0100
2-11-8 Motomachi
+81 76 251 0100
2-15-1 Honnmachi
+81 76 223 0100
2-15-1 Honnmachi
+81 76 223 0100
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Europcar
8,0
Very Good
1 reviewCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
8.0
2 locations in Kanazawa
Locations in Kanazawa
Go To Times Car Rental Counter
+81 762 475 656
Go To Times Car Rental Counter
+81 76 223 5656
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ORIX Rent a Car
10,0
Wonderful
No reviews available
5 locations in Kanazawa
Locations in Kanazawa
石川県金沢市堀川新町２-２０, 2-20 Shinhorikawamachi, Kanazawa City , Ishikawa, Kanazawa (Ishikawa), Japan
+81 76 221 0543
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National
10,0
Wonderful
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One location in Kanazawa
Locations in Kanazawa
1 9 25 Hirooka
+81 76 263 0919
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Alamo
8,2
Very Good
No reviews available
One location in Kanazawa
Locations in Kanazawa
1-9-25 Hirooka
+81 76 263 0919
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Toyota Rent a Car
8,0
Very Good
No reviews available
5 locations in Kanazawa
Locations in Kanazawa
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Nissan Rent-A-Car
8,0
Very Good
No reviews available
3 locations in Kanazawa
Locations in Kanazawa
1-26 Hirooka, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture AGS Building Room 101
+81 76 231 4123
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Nippon Rent-A-Car
8,0
Very Good
No reviews available
One location in Kanazawa
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Budget
7,9
Good
No reviews available
One location in Kanazawa
Locations in Kanazawa
1-1-39 Hirooka
+81 26 208 3661
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7,8
Good
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One location in Kanazawa
Locations in Kanazawa
1 9 25 Hirooka
+81 76 263 0919
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Times
7,7
Good
No reviews available
3 locations in Kanazawa
Locations in Kanazawa
1-1-1, Kanda
+81 762 475 656
1-11-7, Hirooka, Kanazawa-shi
+81 762 235 656
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keddy by Europcar
6,2
Okay
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3 locations in Kanazawa
Locations in Kanazawa
Go To Times Car Rental Counter 1-11-6 Hirooka
+81 76 223 5656
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2 locations in Kanazawa
Locations in Kanazawa
Go To Times Car Rental Counter 1-1-1 Kanda
+81 76 247 5656
Go To Times Car Rental Counter 1-11-6 Hirooka
+81 76 223 5656
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2 locations in Kanazawa
Locations in Kanazawa
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One location in Kanazawa
Locations in Kanazawa
1-1 Kinoshinbomachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
+81 76 265 6639
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One location in Kanazawa
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Most popular car type | Economy |
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