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If you are planning to rent a car in Ibaraki Prefecture, the first thing to do is to choose a rental location! We will introduce popular rental locations that suit your sightseeing purpose in a ranking format. Consider access to stations, airports, and tourist spots, and find a comfortable base for your trip.
Are you planning a trip to Ibaraki Prefecture? Renting a car will expand your range of activities, such as touring Ibaraki's tourist spots and exploring its gourmet food. However, you may be wondering where is the best place to rent a car.
So this time, we have carefully selected locations that will be the base for a comfortable rental car trip, taking into consideration access to stations, airports, and tourist spots. We will introduce the most popular rental car locations in Ibaraki Prefecture in a ranking format. Find the best rental location to suit your travel plans and enjoy a fulfilling rental car trip!
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Ibaraki Airport is the gateway to Ibaraki Prefecture. If you are planning to go sightseeing in Ibaraki Prefecture from Ibaraki Airport, you can move around smoothly if you have a rental car. There is a rental car information desk next to the police box just outside the domestic arrival gate, so you can arrange a rental car there.
It is possible to rent a car at Ibaraki Airport and drop it off at another office. If you specify this when making a reservation, you can also return the car at an office near the station, so this is recommended for those who will be using the station for transportation on their way back.
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This is the central station of Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture. If you are heading out for sightseeing from Mito Station, renting a car will allow you to travel around various tourist spots efficiently. The rental office is located opposite Hotel Mets at the north exit.
Depending on your travel itinerary, you may be able to drop off the car at a different location. For example, if you rent a car at Mito Station, you can drop it off at Tsukuba Station, which will broaden the scope of your trip. There are other offices where you can drop off the car by specifying them when making your reservation, so be sure to check.
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This station is the representative station of Tsukuba City, which is famous as the "City of Science." There are many tourist spots in Tsukuba City, but depending on where you want to go, you may need to rent a car. There is a rental car office just after exiting Tsukuba Station's A3 exit and going straight ahead.
Rental cars rented at Tsukuba Station can also be dropped off at Ibaraki Airport. Using this drop-off service will definitely help you enjoy your trip efficiently. Please make a reservation at the desired rental office and use the drop-off service.
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