[Osaka Prefecture] Enjoy your trip with a rental car! Ranking of recommended rental locations in Osaka Prefecture!

Popular car rental locations in Osaka Prefecture

Are you planning a trip to Osaka Prefecture? Renting a car will expand your range of activities, such as touring Osaka'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 Osaka 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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• Table of Contents
• No.1. Itami Airport - The central airport in the Kansai region
• No.2. Kansai Airport - The only airport in Kansai with regular international flights
• No.3. Shin-Osaka Station - Osaka's most famous Shinkansen stop

No.1. Itami Airport - The central airport in the Kansai region

Itami Airport operates regular flights not only to major cities such as Tokyo, but also to regional cities. It is also directly connected to Osaka Airport Station, and has excellent access to Osaka, Kobe, and Kyoto. Rental car reception is available at the general information desk in the arrival lobby. From here, you can be picked up by a shuttle bus to each rental car office.

Using a drop-off service for rental cars starting from Itami Airport will give you a lot more freedom during your trip. For example, you can depart from Itami Airport in a rental car and drop it off at Kansai International Airport.

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No.2. Kansai Airport - The only airport in Kansai with regular international flights

Kansai Airport is the only one of the three Kansai airports that operates regular international flights. The rental car reception counter is located in Aeroplaza, about a 3-minute walk from Terminal 1, and about a 7-minute ride from Terminal 2 by free shuttle bus.

It is also possible to drop off the rental car you rented from Kansai Airport at another office. You can drop off the car at Shin-Osaka Station, as well as Kobe Airport across the prefecture, so it is recommended for those who travel frequently for business. Please take advantage of this convenient drop-off service.

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No.3. Shin-Osaka Station - Osaka's most famous Shinkansen stop

Shin-Osaka Station is a stop on the Shinkansen and is used by many tourists. There are many rental car offices around Shin-Osaka Station, including under the central exit stairs. If you need a car for sightseeing, it's a good idea to rent one here.

You can rent a car at Shin-Osaka, which is convenient for transportation, and then after enjoying each tourist spot, you can drop it off at another office. If you are using Kansai Airport, be sure to specify an office near Kansai Airport as your drop-off location.

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