Car hire at Osaka Kansai Intl Airport

After alighting your flight, you will find car rental counters in the Aeroplaza. The time you take to get there depends on the arrival terminal you're coming from. If you've arrived at Terminal 1, the agents are just 3min away using the 2F connection channel. Arriving passengers from Terminal 2 will have to board a free airport shuttle to the Aeroplaza, a short drive that takes about 7min. Once you complete the booking process, you can collect your car onsite.

Any traveler who wants to hire a vehicle from a car rental at Osaka Kansai Intl Airport must have attained the minimum driving age of 18 years. They also must have a valid, government-issued driver's license. If you're a foreigner, your Osaka Kansai Intl Airport car rental operator will need you to show an International Driver's License (IDL). US citizens can obtain the permit from AAA or AATA. Furthermore, you'll need a credit card from a major financial institution, sufficiently funded to cater to the rental costs.

The type of car you chose to hire depends on your travel needs. In case you plan on staying within the city and getting around on a budget, an Economy Class rental vehicle will serve you better. It comes in a relatively smaller size, and you can move and park it in crowded urban areas with more ease and less fuel. However, an intermediate SUV or a standard minivan is an ideal choice if you're on a family vacation. They have enough space for four or more passengers with adequate storage space.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Osaka Kansai Intl airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, Hertz, National, Nippon Rent-A-Car, Nissan Rent-A-Car, ORIX Rent a Car, and Times.