Osaka Car Hire

Osaka is a city on Honshu, the larger of Japan's two main islands. It's an important commercial centre and by day sees a huge influx of workers from the surrounding area - so it's best to give rush hour a miss! Situated in Osaka Bay by the mouth of the Yodo River, Osaka is Japan's third largest city.

Hiring a car in Osaka

In Osaka car hire is a great way to get about, although driving in the city itself can be a little difficult to navigate due to lack of street signs. Getting car hire from Osaka Airport will avoid a possibly expensive transfer which is usually not included in the price of cheap Osaka flights.

Places to visit in Osaka

No visit to Osaka would be complete without a trip to Sumiyoshi Shrine. One of the oldest Shinto Shrines in the country, it dates back nearly 2000 years. Staff are helpful at the cheap Osaka hotels, which are plentiful, and they will be able to direct you to the shrine and to other sites such as Osaka Castle, as well as to outlets for cheap Osaka car hire.