Fukuoka car hires from £35/day

When considering Fukuoka car hire, remember that some roads in the city are narrow. Where possible, hire a more compact car to help with this. If you have a lot of luggage, however, and you are planning on going further afield, any sedan-style car will do. You can compare car types and prices through KAYAK. If you are travelling to Fukuoka in summer, it is advisable to get a car with air-conditioning, as temperatures can go up to the mid-thirties (celsius).

On highways or expressways, the speed limit ranges from 80 km/h to 100 km/h. In urban areas, the usual speed limit is 40 km/h and 30 km/h in smaller side streets. Other areas are 50 km/h to 60 km/h. Pay attention to speed signs, as these override the general rules. Japanese drivers are generally considered courteous and considerate, but watch out for people speeding through orange lights to beat the red light.

There are numerous car parks in Fukuoka city and they usually charge by the hour. You can book them online ahead of time to save on costs. There are usually two types of car parks in Japan: locking plate and gated. Locking plates have an automatic lock that goes on your wheel to keep your car secure. It’s also a good idea to book a hotel with parking facilities when considering car hire in Fukuoka.

On average a car hire in Fukuoka costs £46 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Nissan Rent-A-Car (£35/day), Europcar (£36/day) and Times (£36/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Nissan Rent-A-Car 4-14-1 Hakataeki Minami null (1 miles from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Fukuoka is £3.58 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £43 and £57, depending on the car size.

Full-size (Toyota Sienta or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Fukuoka.

Car hire companies onsite at Fukuoka airport include Europcar, Nissan Rent-A-Car, Times and Nico Nico Rent-a-Car.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Fukuoka airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, Nissan Rent-A-Car, Times and Nico Nico Rent-a-Car.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Full Size car hire in Fukuoka costs £68 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Fukuoka costs £92 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Fukuoka costs £56 per day, on average.

In Fukuoka, cars are most frequently hired at Nissan Rent-A-Car Fukuoka Airport (2 miles from city centre).

On average a car hire in Fukuoka costs £317 per week (£45 per day).

On average a car hire in Fukuoka costs £1,358 per month (£45 per day).

Most car hire providers in Fukuoka offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Fukuoka, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

Most expressways in Japan are tolled, including Kyushu Expressway and Nishikyushu Expressway; these can be paid for at manual toll gates by credit card or cash or by passing through automatic Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) gates. If you’re in Fukuoka for a short-term stay, you can acquire temporary ETC cards from some car hire outlets. These allow unlimited use of designated expressways for a set number of days within a particular coverage area.

If you’re staying in Fukuoka for a couple of days and want to go beyond the city, drive for around 30min to Nanzoin Temple to see Nanzoin Temple’s Buddha, the largest bronze statue in the world. Drive your Fukuoka hire car to Yanagawa, about 55 km south of Fukuoka, to go on Kawakudari boat cruises.