Okinawa car hire

When considering car hire in Okinawa, smaller cars are preferable over larger ones for maneuverability and ease of parking. Fuel economy may also be a consideration, as cutting down on petrol expenses makes pretty obvious sense, especially if you intend to do a lot of driving during your stay.

Unless specifically signposted otherwise, the official speed limit on Okinawa is 100 km/h on expressways and 60 km/h on other roads. There are few police officers enforcing these limits, but speed cameras are in operation on many routes.

An advantage of Okinawa car hire is that many hire companies can secure free parking in certain locations in Naha city for drivers of their vehicles. Normally, parking in the city costs and prices can vary. There are a number of car parks and some metered on-street parking. It is illegal to park outside of designated areas in the city and you should be sure not to park anywhere illegally, as there are quite stiff penalties for doing so and these are strictly enforced.

The average price of fuel in Okinawa is R80,78 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R969 and R1 292, depending on the car size.

Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Okinawa.

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A Compact car hire in Okinawa costs R834 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Okinawa costs R1 094 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Okinawa costs R776 per day, on average.

Child car safety seat laws in Okinawa mandate that children under six years of age and weighing less than 18 kg must be secured in a proper child car seat while in a vehicle. Children who are too large for a car seat should be secured with a seat belt. For cheap car hire in Okinawa, make sure to book any required seats in advance.

To book a hire car, you need to be at least 18 years old, as that is the required age for driving in Japan. Some Okinawa car hire companies may have additional requirements, such as a minimum age of 21 or 25 or a minimum number of years of driving experience.