[Nara Prefecture] Useful rental car information for your trip! Ranking of recommended rental locations in Nara Prefecture!

Popular car rental locations in Nara Prefecture

Are you planning a trip to Nara Prefecture? Renting a car will expand your range of activities, such as touring tourist spots and exploring gourmet food in Nara Prefecture. 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 Nara 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. Nara Station - The starting point for a trip around Nara's tourist spots
• No.2. Nara City - A city that retains the atmosphere of an ancient capital
• No.3. Kashihara City - the second most popular tourist destination in Nara Prefecture after Nara City

No.1. Nara Station - The starting point for a trip around Nara's tourist spots

Nara Station, the central station in Nara City, is used by most tourists. There are shopping streets and hotels in front of the station, making it easy for tourists to use. There is a comprehensive train service, but a car is recommended to enjoy sightseeing while enjoying the cityscape of Nara. There is a rental car office at the east exit of the station.

If you depart from Nara Station, the central station in Nara City, you can drop off the car at other offices on your way back. You can also drop off the car at Osaka Station and other areas in the Kansai region, so please use the drop-off service that fits your itinerary.

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No.2. Nara City - A city that retains the atmosphere of an ancient capital

Nara City was the ancient capital of Japan where Heijo-kyo was located during the Nara period, and many historical buildings remain to this day. There are plenty of train and bus routes in Nara City, but having a car will allow you to get around the tourist sites more freely. We recommend renting a car at a rental office near Nara Station.

You can drop off the rental car you rented from a rental office around Nara City at another rental office. Using the drop-off service will give you more freedom on your trip. Make sure to reserve the rental office you want to drop off at in advance.

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No.3. Kashihara City - the second most popular tourist destination in Nara Prefecture after Nara City

Kashihara City is a basin, so it receives little rain throughout the year, making it a perfect area for sightseeing. The Yamato Sanzan mountains are famous, and many historical anecdotes remain. There are no rental car offices around Unebi Station, the central station, so you will have to go to Yagi Station on the Kintetsu Line to rent a car.

If you visit Kashihara City by rental car and enjoy sightseeing, you can drop the car off near Nara Station. If you drop the car off at a rental office near the station, you can enjoy your trip until the very last moment.

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