Car Hire in Nagano - Mini guide to Nagano

Known by locals as the Roof of Japan, Nagano is an inland area with much to offer travellers who want to explore the Central Highlands. It is ideally suited to cheap car hire in Nagano as its location between the Kansai and Kanto regions allows visitors to experience the contrasting cultures of both east and west Japan.

There are three volcanic mountains Mt Fuji, Mt Nasu-yama and Mt Norikura-dake with the 3,000m Alps range to the west. But the region also has a more rolling stretch of highlands perfect to tour by car rental in Nagano.

The summer brings a floral paradise with various species of blooming alpine plants. And when winter comes there are numerous ski resorts dotting the slopes, demonstrating how the natural beauty of the landscape can be enjoyed throughout the year with car hire in Nagano.

Scenic Jo'estu Kogen National Park draws many visitors as does close-by Mts Yokote-yama and Asama-yama. Also well visited in Karuizawa, one of the most popular summer resorts for the Japanese.

And the city, which hosted the Winter Olympics in 1998, is only a few hours drive away from bustling Tokyo to the south-east. Other short drives include the hot springs of Shibu-onsen and Nozawa-onsen which are known for rock-bathing monkeys within Jigokudani Wild Monkey Park.

Car hire deals in: Japan

We rent the following types of cars: Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or equiv.), Mini, Small family (Ford Focus or equiv.), Medium family (Toyota Avensis or equiv.), large family (BMW 5 series), 4x4, SUV, Convertible, Van, Sports car, Luxury cars.

Hire cheap cars from the following suppliers, Ebookers, Opodo, Avis, Expedia, Sixt, Thrifty and budget rental prices from EasyCar, Budget, Holiday Autos, Economy, 121carhire.