Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Saitama travel guide

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You're Going to Love Saitama

With a population of 1,19 million, Saitama is the largest city in Saitama Prefecture, Japan by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Saitama has to offer.

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When to visit Saitama

Saitama in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4149
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saitama in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4149
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Saitama

Plane

Although Saitama doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tokyo All airports (TYO), which is located 23 km from Saitama. The shortest flight to Saitama from India departs from Chennai and takes around 14h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Saitama is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 27 km from Saitama. You’ll find branches of Times and IX Rental, among others, in Tokyo.

Plane

Although Saitama doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tokyo All airports (TYO), which is located 23 km from Saitama. The shortest flight to Saitama from India departs from Chennai and takes around 14h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Saitama is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 27 km from Saitama. You’ll find branches of Times and IX Rental, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Saitama

IBROmitama Ibaraki
MMJMatsumoto

Airlines serving Saitama

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,456 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,680 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,388 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,784 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,044 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Saitama

Most booked hotels in Saitama

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Palace Hotel Omiya
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,440+
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Hiring a car in Saitama

Expect to pay ₹ 102 per litre in Saitama (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,230 and ₹ 1,640. The most frequently booked car type in Saitama is Compact (Toyota Passo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Wagon or similar) is, on average, 23% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 102 per litre in Saitama (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,230 and ₹ 1,640. The most frequently booked car type in Saitama is Compact (Toyota Passo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Wagon or similar) is, on average, 23% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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