Car hire New Chitose Airport

Without a doubt, Sapporo Chitose Airport is one of the most important transport hubs in Japan. It is the main gateway into Hokkaido and the third busiest airport in the country, with the Haneda-Sapporo route from the busiest connection in the world. Car hire in Sapporo Chitose – Airport is a popular mode of onward transport.

Sapporo Chitose Airport facilities

There are just fewer than 20 gates for domestic flights in this semi-circular terminal building, and about half-a-dozen gates set aside for international flights. Of course, car parking, information booths, massage chairs, restaurants and shops are open in the terminal, and there is also a hotel for weary travelers.

Sapporo Chitose Airport excursions

As amazing as Sapporo is, car rental in Sapporo Chitose – Airport is best used to reach landmarks beyond the city. Otaru is a beautiful little coastal town about one hour's drive from Sapporo. It is a very European-style city, with stunning architecture and great seafood. If skiing is what tourists are after, however, the powdered slopes of Niseko will ne unforgettable.

Best time to visit

Tourists should try to visit Sapporo in the summer for its warm (but not too hot) temperatures and beautiful climate. Sightseeing is best done during this time of the year, but visitors are interested in skiing or experiencing the Snow Festival should come to the city in the month of February.

Car rental in Sapporo Chitose Airport

Unless tourists are experienced snow and ice drivers, getting behind a wheel in Sapporo's winter months should be avoided as the roads can get very dangerous very quickly. However, driving in summer is a perfect way to get around. To save visitors trouble and even money, use the internet to compare car hire prices.