Car Hire in Saitama - Mini guide to Saitama

Saitama is the capital city of the prefecture of the same name in Japan's Kanto region. It is the most populated city in the prefecture and is located to the north of Tokyo about 45 minutes away by car. This makes it a suitable travel hub for those looking to explore the whole region especially if they are not too keen on the idea of staying in Tokyo.

The city is also an interesting travel destination and it's easy to get around it with a cheap car hire in Saitama. Popular attractions include the John Lennon Museum, Railway Museum and the Hikawa Jinja, one of the most prominent Shinto shrines in Kanto. The shrine dates back to 2000 years ago and is widely visited by both tourists and locals.

The Kawagoe Kashiya-yokochou in the city is also a favourite among tourists. It is accessible from the city centre using a car rental in Saitama. The street is lined with shops that sell cheap sweets and snacks such as rice cakes, dango and candies. Families and couples usually drive to the Tobu Dobutsu Kouen. This is an amusement park that has a pool and a zoo. For those who happen to be visiting in December, they might be able to catch the Night Festival of Chichibu which features some of the most beautiful fireworks presentations.

Further out, travellers can also take their car hire in Saitama to Tokyo where they can find more interesting attractions waiting for them.

Haneda International Airport and Narita International Airport are two major gateways that serve Saitama. The former handles all the domestic flights to and from Tokyo while the other is more for international connections.

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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.

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