[Oita Prefecture] Travel around tourist spots efficiently! Ranking of recommended rental car locations in Oita Prefecture!

Popular car rental locations in Oita Prefecture

Are you planning a trip to Oita Prefecture? Renting a car will expand your range of activities, such as touring tourist spots and exploring gourmet food in Oita 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 Oita 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. Oita Airport - Rental cars are necessary at Oita Airport
• No.2. Oita Station ~ The busiest station in Oita Prefecture ~
• No.3. Yufuin ~ A tourist spot where you can enjoy hot spring touring ~

No.1. Oita Airport - Rental cars are necessary at Oita Airport

Oita Airport is a semi-offshore airport located along the coast and is known for its beautiful views. The most convenient way to get to each tourist spot from Oita Airport is by rental car. There is a rental car counter in the arrival lobby on the first floor of the domestic terminal building, and those who have made a reservation will be given priority to be picked up and dropped off at the rental office.

After departing from Oita Airport and enjoying sightseeing in your rental car, you can drop off the car at the rental office of your choice. If you are going to Yufuin Onsen, you can also drop off the car at a rental office near Yufuin.

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No.2. Oita Station ~ The busiest station in Oita Prefecture ~

Oita Station is the gateway to Oita Prefecture. Commercial facilities and government offices are lined up around the north exit, making it the most bustling downtown area in Oita Prefecture. There are plenty of train and bus routes, but if you're heading to tourist spots, it's convenient to have a rental car. After exiting the Oita Station ticket gates, go further to the right and exit at Ueno-no-Moriguchi, then go left and you'll find the rental car office.

It is possible to rent a car from a rental office around Oita Station and drop it off at another rental office. If you are traveling by plane, you can drop the car off near Oita Airport for a smoother journey.

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No.3. Yufuin ~ A tourist spot where you can enjoy hot spring touring ~

Yufuin, a famous tourist spot in Oita Prefecture, is located almost in the center of the prefecture. There are three hot springs in the town of Yufuin, and many hot spring-loving tourists visit throughout the year. There are public transportation to Yufuin, such as trains and buses, but a rental car is convenient as it allows you to travel smoothly between the three hot springs.

We recommend renting a car that can be dropped off at rental offices such as Yufuin Station or Oita Airport. If you can drop off the car you rented around Yufuin at Oita Station or Oita Airport, you can enjoy your trip efficiently.

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