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

Niigata travel guide

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You're Going to Love Niigata

With a population of 505,272, Niigata is the largest city in Niigata 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Niigata has to offer.

When to visit Niigata

Niigata in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5204
1 night at 3-star hotel
Niigata in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5204
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Niigata in August, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 230 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Niigata, with an average rainfall of 90 mm.

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How to Get to Niigata

Plane

When flying to Niigata, you’ll arrive at Niigata (KIJ), which is located 13 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Niigata is called Niigata, and is located 6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Niigata is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 254 km from Niigata. You’ll find branches of Miki Car Rental and Relax Rent A Car, among others, in Tokyo.

Plane

When flying to Niigata, you’ll arrive at Niigata (KIJ), which is located 13 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Niigata is called Niigata, and is located 6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Niigata is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 254 km from Niigata. You’ll find branches of Miki Car Rental and Relax Rent A Car, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Niigata

GAJYamagata Junmachi
KIJNiigata
FKSFukushima

Airlines serving Niigata

Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,403 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (729 reviews)
Shanghai Airlines
Good (10 reviews)
Tigerair Taiwan
Good (15 reviews)
Fuji Dream Airlines
TOKI AIR
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Where to stay in popular areas of Niigata

Most booked hotels in Niigata

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Hotel Nikko Niigata
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,513+
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Hotel Global View Niigata
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,284+
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Dormy Inn Niigata Natural Hot Spring
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,513+
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Hotel Okura Niigata
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,173+
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Niigata Keihin Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 3,294+
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Hiring a car in Niigata

Expect to pay ₹ 98 per litre in Niigata (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567. The most frequently booked car type in Niigata is Luxury (Class Luxury Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 98 per litre in Niigata (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567. The most frequently booked car type in Niigata is Luxury (Class Luxury Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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