If your trip to Kumagaya is all organized but your itinerary is looking a little empty, let us give you a helping hand.Not far from the city center, Kumagaya Sports Culture Park is one attraction you might like to add to your to-do list. Yukoku-ji Temple and Seikeien Park are also close by and worth checking out.

If you’re on the hunt for an appealing detour, point your wheels in the direction of Tokyo. It features great attractions like Tokyo Dome and Toyosu Market. To get there, travel 40 miles from Kumagaya. Yokohama, 50 miles away, is another road-trip destination that’s worth the journey. Swing by Yokohama Stadium and Landmark Tower, two top-notch sights in the area.

Having your own ride in Kumagaya will give you more flexibility to go wherever you want at your own pace. Maybe you can’t wait to escape town, cruise down the open road, and see where the wind takes you. If so, book one of our SUVs and explore the beautiful bays in the area. If you just want to experience the bright lights of the city, take to the wheel of something small. Navigating heavy traffic and busy streets will be a lot less stressful with a compact or mini car.

There’s more than enough choice when it comes to rental cars in Kumagaya. From SUVs with space to spare to economy rides that are a snap to park, you’ll find it all here. Selecting your perfect match depends on how much you’d like to spend and what you intend to do. There are some road trips that are just begging you to splurge on your dream ride, whereas other adventures don’t need more than a bargain, no-frills type model. What type of car will it be this time?

In Kumagaya, drivers stick to the left-hand side of the road. That means the steering wheel is on the right side. If you’ve rented a ride with a manual transmission, get used to changing gears with your left hand.

Getting your hands on a place to park in Kumagaya isn’t always easy. That’s why many visitors opt for a hotel that has its own parking. When leaving the car around town, pay attention to the signage. Overstaying the maximum time limit could result in a nasty fine.

As with many destinations, roads get busier in the early and late rush hours. However, with a population of approximately 155,800, traffic gridlock isn’t a big issue in Kumagaya.

Speed limits vary throughout the city of Kumagaya, but generally range from 30km/h to 100km/h. Most residential areas have a maximum speed of 40km/h unless indicated otherwise.

Generally speaking, your rental car company will bill the fined amount to your credit card, including local surcharges and taxes. Alternatively, they may provide your contact details to local authorities, who’ll then send a fine directly to you.

It’s illegal to use your cell phone while driving around Kumagaya, and you may even be issued a fine for just handling your phone when you’re in control of a vehicle. That said, using hands-free or Bluetooth functions is allowed, as long as you keep your attention on the road.

In Kumagaya, it’s a fineable offence to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content) above 0.03%. If you plan to have a few drinks over dinner, it’d be wise to leave the rental car at your hotel.

Turning on a red light is a big no-no in Kumagaya. Always be on the alert for traffic signs and lights to make sure you don’t break any road rules.

Subject to a few exceptions, seat belts must be worn when the vehicle is in motion in Saitama Prefecture.