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Sixt
★ 3.6(9 reviews)
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★ 3.9(287 reviews)Nippon
★ 3.7(96 reviews)Times
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What is the cheapest car rental company in Osaka?
Over the past 72 hours, the lowest car-hire prices in Osaka came from Enterprise (€9/day), Sixt (€11/day) and Hertz (€11/day). The cheapest of all was Enterprise, Aero Plaza bldg. 1F 1 Senshu-Kuko-naka, Tajiri-cho, 泉州空港中 泉南市 泉南郡 大阪府 549-0011, Japan — about 0.9 miles from the city centre.
What is the most popular rental car in Osaka?
Mini cars are the most popular choice in Osaka, costing around €17/day on average. Some drivers have found deals from as little as €9/day.
Osaka car rental price comparison by vehicle type
How much does it cost to hire a Mini car in Osaka?
Mini car hire in Osaka typically costs around €17 per day. Prices are lowest in Feb, averaging €12 per day — roughly 29% below the yearly average. Mini cars are usually 60% cheaper than the average car hire in Osaka.
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Practical Information for Drivers
Traffic Laws
- In Osaka, traffic drives on the left-hand side of the road;
- It is forbidden to cross the road at red lights;
- Never leave a vehicle in areas where parking is not permitted;
- While driving, the driver and all passengers must wear seat belts;
- It is forbidden for drivers to drink alcohol;
- It is strictly forbidden to drive a car under the age of 18 years.
Parking
As in other major cities of Japan, Osaka has parking problems. If residents do not mind and the car does not obstruct traffic, cars may be parked in residential courtyards. There are also many paid car parks throughout the city. Parking spaces can be found by following special road signs or markings on the road surface.
Making car rental in Osaka: the speed limit
In Osaka, traffic congestion is lower than in the capital, but there is nevertheless a high density of vehicles on the roads.
- In Osaka, the speed limit for vehicles is 40 km/h;
- Outside city limits, on motorways the speed should not exceed 80 km/h.
Drivers face serious penalties for speeding.
The cost of fuel
The city offers a variety of fuels: unleaded petrol with different octane ratings and diesel fuel. There are plenty of petrol stations (including chains) in Osaka. One litre of petrol can be bought at an average price of 1 dollar and 15 cents. Diesel is priced at 96 cents per litre. Fuel may be transported within the country in a special canister.
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What drivers say about Osaka
"We rented in Osaka for a week and company:Nippon made everything easy. Clear English at the counter, car spotless, ETC and navigation already set up. Perfect for driving to Kyoto and Nara."
"We flew into Kansai and booked a compact with company:NISSAN for a road trip with friends. Staff were friendly, check‑in quick, car in great condition with ETC and CarPlay. Only wish the office signs outside were a bit clearer to spot from the station."
"I hired a small hybrid in Osaka with company:Toyota. Booking was simple, staff helped me switch the GPS to English and recommended scenic routes to Wakayama. Car was very economical. Only minor issue was limited space for my large suitcase."