Kumamoto car hire

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An Economy car hire in Kumamoto costs R1 124 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Kumamoto costs R1 534 per day, on average.

A Full Size car hire in Kumamoto costs R2 410 per day, on average.

When booking a car hire in Kumamoto, you should take into account where you’ll be driving most. In the city, a compact car is probably a wise option, as it is much easier to navigate the narrower streets. For driving outside of the city into the surrounding countryside, it may be worth looking at a slightly bigger vehicle, such as an SUV; this will provide a feeling of comfort and security, especially if you are driving into the hilly areas around Kumamoto.

Speed limits in Kumamoto vary depending on road type; it is advisable to stick to the limits, as the penalties for breaking them can be costly. The limit when driving in urban areas is generally 40 kph, while on the smaller side roads this can drop to 30 kph. Once you are outside the urban areas on the bigger routes, the speed limit is 50 kph, while on the national expressways, you can usually drive at 80 kph. It might be an idea to ask the car hire company for some tips about speed limits and driving in general when you collect your car hire in Kumamoto.

There are several car parks in the centre of Kumamoto, and the charges tend to be the same. You would pay around ¥ 200 (about A$ 2) for the first 2 hours and roughly ¥ 100 (about A$ 1) for every hour thereafter. For overnight parking, the cost is in the region of ¥ 1,000 (about A$ 11) and you may need to use these overnight car parks if your hotel doesn’t have designated parking at the property. Please note that not all car parks are open overnight, so you will need to check with your hotel where to park. There are several NPC car parks that are open 24 hours; otherwise, they tend to open at 08:00 and close between 17:00 and 21:00.