Car Hire in Sapporo Center

Rent a car in Sapporo center and explore Hokkaido's capital and its surroundings with freedom. With 3 rental companies in central Sapporo, there are good options near Odori Park and Tanukikoji shopping street. From here, you can easily reach Hokkaido's spectacular nature in all directions.

Sapporo center is surrounded by iconic landmarks such as Sapporo TV Tower at Odori Park and Sapporo Beer Museum in the Higashi district, 2 km to the east. Moerenuma Park, designed by Isamu Noguchi, is 10 km northeast of the center and takes 20 minutes to drive to. Nakajima Park with Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art is just 2 km south of Odori.

Parking in central Sapporo can be expensive-look for hourly parking in the Susukino area in the evenings for better rates. Drive out to Cape Shakotan (about 130 km, 2.5 hours) for Hokkaido's most beautiful coastline. Book a car with GPS navigation as road signs often lack romaji (Latin characters).

Which rental companies are in Sapporo center? There are 3 rental companies in central Sapporo-book online in advance for the best price and availability. How do I get to New Chitose Airport from Sapporo center with a rental car?

It's 42 km to the south via Expressway E5 and takes about 45 minutes without traffic. Do I need an international driving permit to rent a car in Sapporo? Yes, an international driving permit based on the Geneva Convention (1949) is required for foreign drivers in Japan.

We compare prices from all major providers at Sapporo Center so you can see the total cost upfront - including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.