Kagoshima car hire

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A Compact car hire in Kagoshima costs £41 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Kagoshima costs £61 per day, on average.

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

Since the roads are in good condition and wide enough to accommodate any vehicle size, your vehicle choice for car hire in Kagoshima depends on your needs. If you're sticking within the city limits and don't plan on driving too far, a smaller model is easier to navigate and usually uses less fuel. An SUV is a popular choice for many visitors travelling with large groups or a family. For the most part, locals and visitors alike tend to prefer sedans and hatchbacks.

Kagoshima and all around Japan, there is a statutory maximum speed limit of 100 km/h that applies to all major expressways. Any other road that isn't inside a residential area will have a maximum speed of 60 km/h. When driving in built-up areas, towns and cities, standard roads carry a limit of 30 km/h, while two-lane urban roads are usually capped at 40 km/h. Rural areas out along the mountains or in dangerous terrain generally have a limit between 40 and 50 km/h.

Finding free parking in Kagoshima isn't usually easy to do. The majority of street parking is monitored by parking meters or by guards stationed along the street. There are various car parks available throughout the city centre, but these are all paid parking spots. There are a few car parks that are open 24 hours, in case you need to park overnight. 4-1 Hiranocho Parking is one of these. You'll be given a ticket upon entry and you'll be charged for the amount of time your vehicle was there. Pay before you leave the car park.