How to find a cheap car hire deal in Akita
Pick up a cheap rental car in Akita and start your adventure for around ₹ 11,175 a day. From city stays to far-flung escapes, we'll help you find a rental that keeps up with your trip.
The cheapest daily rental price in Akita is ₹ 4,235.
Planning an extended stay and want to explore beyond the usual highlights? ₹ 25,264 is the best rate for a weekly rental.
Land the best price on a Akita car hire by booking in advance. You're more likely to get the car that fits and a rate that works.
Check out the offers available with Rakuten, Times and バジェットレンタカー. They're some of the top providers in the city.
Whether you go with Rakuten or another supplier, double-check the coverage on your Akita car hire. Some companies include a collision damage waiver (CDW), while others offer it as an optional extra.
Booking one-way could snag you a cheaper rate on your rental. Providers sometimes offer lower rates when vehicles need to be moved between sites. Simply select 'Return car to a different location' when searching the cars for rent in Akita.
Avoid those steep refueling fees by booking a ride with a 'Fair fuel policy.' Start your journey with a full tank and return it the same, and pay only for what you use.
Pack more into your journey by booking a rental with 'Unlimited mileage.' Located under the 'Policies' filter, these rides let you drive as far as you want without extra charges.
Best value car hire options right now
In the number-one spot for value is this company, with prices averaging ₹ 7,827 a day.
Coming in second, this provider offers daily rates of around ₹ 7,197.
The third option also delivers savings with every booking. Expect to pay roughly ₹ 8,847 a day for one of their rentals.
Need a car that covers most travel plans? The Premium rental category is the crowd favourite among travellers visiting Akita.
Compare car hire types in Akita
Small: These cheap rental cars in Akita may be small in size, but they're big on what matters. Including mini and economy vehicles, they're easy to drive, great on mileage, and just the thing for short trips.
Medium: A smart pick when you want something that's easy to drive but with a few more features. This category covers compact and intermediate models that come with a little extra leg room compared to smaller cars.
Large: Long drives fly by in this Akita car hire category. Also known as full-size, their bigger engines are built to perform. The extra space and comfort make them a top choice for families and groups of friends.
SUV: When wanderlust strikes, an SUV is ready to roll. It's your perfect road trip companion, ready for highways, country roads, and everything in between. These sports utility vehicles also offer extra space and advanced safety features.
Van: Usually featuring commercial vans and trucks, this category of car for rent in Akita makes light work of big hauls and group travel. They're spacious, functional, and ready for whatever your trip demands.
Insurance and optional extras
Choosing excess insurance for your Akita car hire offers peace of mind. It protects you from paying a hefty excess fee in case of theft or an accident. Insurance policies can differ between rental providers, so compare before you book.
Make life easier when you rent a car in Akita by adding some handy extras. Think things like a navigation system to keep your trip on track, or reverse cameras to park like you're pulling off a choreographed routine.
Good to know
Rental age requirements aren't the same everywhere. Companies can set their own policies, and if you're a younger driver, you could pay extra and face some limits. Check the exact rules for each supplier before booking your car hire in Japan.
If you're travelling with kids, find out if you need to add a child car seat to your Akita car hire reservation. Whether required by local laws or not, they're always the safest way for little ones to travel.
You'll likely be asked for these three things when picking up your rental car: an official driver's licence, extra photo ID, and a credit card with enough funds for the security deposit. Debit cards usually aren't accepted. The full set of requirements will be laid out in your booking.
For first-time drivers in Japan, be aware that traffic here keeps to the left side of the road.
Stay within the local speed limits. Usually that's around 55kph in built-up areas and 85kph or so on highways, unless signs say otherwise.
In Japan, the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit is 0.03%. If you intend to have a couple of drinks, leave the driving to someone else or use public transport instead.
Around 8am is one of the busiest times to be on the road in this destination. Try to avoid peak travel times generally for a more relaxed drive.
You'll be using the Japanese yen (JPY) here. In addition to your credit and debit cards, have some cash on hand for smaller purchases.
Japanese is the language you'll hear most often in this country.
Best hotels in Akita for drivers
Offering parking, Daiwa Roynet Hotel Akita Ekimae takes the stress out of finding a place for your car. This hotel is about 2 kilometres from central Akita and also comes with a sauna and a spa.
Akita Castle Hotel makes life simpler with parking and features such as air conditioning and a 24-hour front desk. It's roughly 2 kilometres from the city centre.
Want more inspiration? Browse the lineup of hotels in Akita. You can narrow things down using the filters — try 'Parking,' 'Valet parking,' or 'Outdoor parking.' If you're driving electric, you can select the 'Electric vehicle (EV) charging station' filter too.
After you've locked in a car hire deal in Akita and your hotel, the only thing left is figuring out where to head to first. Start your trip with must-see attractions such as Akita Kanto Festival, Kubota Castle and Mitake Shrine.
Hit the road: Where to drive to from Akita
Morioka should be on your itinerary if you're eager to visit Panda Park and Yonai weeping cherry trees. This city is about 88 kilometres east of central Akita.
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Morioka and Art Hotel Morioka are reliable accommodation options with parking in Morioka.
Or collect your cheap car hire in Akita and head roughly 97 kilometres south to Sakata. Featuring Sankyo Inari Shrine and Jichi-in Temple Sakata Great Buddha, its attractions speak for themselves.
Hotel Route-Inn Sakata and Wakaba Ryokan are comfy places to stay in Sakata if you're settling in for a while. Go for one of these and take the hassle out of finding a spot for your ride.
Looking to cover more ground? Kōriyama is a popular road trip destination that's around 257 kilometres south of Akita. Plan to make a few pit stops at Uchide Cherry Blossom and Sakura.
Next on your itinerary is some serious shut-eye. Comfort Hotel Koriyama and Smile Hotel Koriyama have space for both you and your wheels while visiting Kōriyama.
