Last-minute road trips can be fun, but before you ditch that map and dump your travel guide, let us fill you in on a few things about Gifu Prefecture. This fantastic destination is in Japan. If you’re looking to gain some local knowledge, you shouldn’t have too many difficulties. Just pull over and speak to one of the 397,700 people who call this place their home.

Gifu Prefecture is an incredible place to hit the open roads and highways behind the wheel of your own rental car. Turn up the radio and enjoy the convenience of checking out all the region’s treasures dotted between each of its best tourist destinations. Here are some of the most well-known regions in this incredible place:

• Gifu (population of 397,700)
• Tajimi (population of 107,800)
• Takayama (population of 66,600)
• Toki (population of 61,400)

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• You can often save a bundle if your plans are flexible. Look into different days and dates and find out how much you can save;
• Pickup and drop-off times usually need to be similar (e.g, both 9 a.m.) or you might be asked to pay for another full day;
• Sometimes rental companies offer discounts if you pay immediately, so be sure to keep a lookout for these penny-pinching deals;
• The early bird catches the worm, and also the best deals! Book now to score some great savings.

That all said, Gifu Prefecture is known for its bays, coral reefs, and sandy shores. It’d be a shame not to skip town to savor these glorious vistas. If that sounds good to you, rent an SUV or a full-size vehicle. Even if you’re not planning to get off the beaten track, you’ll be thankful for that extra space.

You’ll be glad to know that there’s a huge variety of luxurious rental vehicles available in Gifu Prefecture. What you opt for depends on your budget as well as what you plan to do. Specialty vehicles are hard to beat if you’re all about comfort and class. If you’re splurging, why not pick an SUV with all the bells and whistles, or perhaps a stylish medium-sized vehicle? Alternatively, if you’re just after a set of wheels to get you around town as efficiently as possible, go for a versatile compact vehicle (or something else that won’t burn a hole in your wallet).

The left-hand side of the road is where you’ll be driving along in Gifu Prefecture. Be aware that the controls of your rental car here, such as the steering wheel, will be on the opposite side of what you’re used to.

In Gifu Prefecture, the maximum speed limit outside a built-up area is usually 100km/h. (The minimum is 30km/h.) When approaching residential zones, bear in mind that unless stated otherwise, 40km/h is the limit.

More often than not, your rental car company will bill the amount listed on the fine to your credit card, including local taxes and surcharges. Otherwise, they may supply your information to the relevant local law enforcement agency, who’ll then issue a fine directly to you.