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Car Hire Montpellier Airport
Montpellier Airport (MPL)
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Address
Apt Montpellier Mediterranee, Mouguio, 34130, FR
Phone
(33) 8 20 61 16 42
Hours of operation
Sun
10:30 AM - 08:00 PM
Mon-Fri
08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Sat
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Location information
AFTER-HOURS RETURNS
Park & lock the car. Place the completed contract & the keys in the key drop box. Remember to take your personal belongings with you.
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Find your perfect hire car at Montpellier Airport
If you’re planning a trip to southwest France, you’ll find booking an Avis hire car from Montpellier Airport an easy way to explore the region at your own pace right from when you land.
Montpellier is a city combining French chic with a uniquely Catalonian influence. It’s just 10km from the Mediterranean so if you are looking for a weekend getaway in the sun or planning a road trip across southwest France, it's the ideal base.
The city is perfectly located with other major cities in the Occitanie region like Toulouse, Nîmes and Perpignan, all within easy reach - especially when driving.
Whether you are travelling to southwest France for business or leisure, our friendly, efficient Avis team at Montpellier Airport is ready to provide the perfect rental car for your trip. Book direct with Avis and you’ll benefit from flexible booking with free cancellation, a fleet of quality rental vehicles and speedy collection to get you on the road plus we’ve a free loyalty programme with a host of travel benefits you’ll love.
Where to find us
You’ll find our Avis counter at Montpellier Airport in the arrivals hall immediately after arrivals. The Avis rental car park is easy to find just outside the terminal building, next to parking hall P2. When you return your hire car, head for the car rental car park following the P6/P8/Car Rental signs.
About Montpellier Airport
Montpellier Airport (MPL) - also known as Montpellier-Mediterranée – is the 11th busiest airport in France handling more than 2 million passengers a year.
First opened in 1938, it serves 40 destinations in 20 countries across Europe and Africa as well as domestic routes around France. There are several flights a day between Montpellier and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, a trip of 1hr25min. The airport has a large, light, modern terminal building offering passengers a range of shopping and leisure facilities.
In summer, it’s the perfect gateway to the French Riviera with its chic beach resort destinations like St Tropez as well as Provence and the Languedoc-Camargue regions. Montpellier Airport lies close to the A9 motorway and is connected to a good road network between the key destinations from the coast to the mountains.
The airport is located to the southeast of Montpellier by the shores of the Golden Lagoon, one of the city’s two saltwater lakes.
Tips for driving in Montpellier
If you are driving in Montpellier or southwest France for the first time or have just arrived in Europe, make sure you familiarise yourself with French driving rules before picking up your car. Some key road rules in France include driving on the right and overtaking on the left. Be aware that low beam headlamps must always remain on. Mobile phones can only be used as a built-in audio device. It is forbidden to use headphones or earbuds. In built up areas be aware that bus lanes are reserved exclusively for buses, bicycles and taxis.
Montpellier car rental FAQs
The minimum age to rent a car in Montpellier and the rest of France is 21. Age restrictions also vary by vehicle and some selected car groups are not available to drivers under the age of 25.
There is currently no maximum age for hiring a rental car, so long as you have had a full, valid, licence for at least 1 year. Some additional steps may be required for those who are over the age of 75 on the date of the scheduled return.
To hire a car in Montpellier, you just need to bring your:
- Driving licence
- Credit card (if it's a high value vehicle two payment cards must be provided, one of which needs to be a credit card),
- Proof of any discount (such as a frequent flyer or Avis Preferred card),
- Photo ID for international rentals (such as a passport or driving licence)
One-way car rental with Avis makes it easy to go from A to B without driving full circle. That means you can collect your Avis hire car from Marseille and then return it to another Avis office whether that’s in France or another country in Europe. Many of our Avis locations offer a 24-hour drop-off facility, which makes a one-way car hire hassle-free and very user-friendly. Simply check out our many available one-way journeys and start planning your route. When you are ready to book, just specify your destination in the booking panel and we will arrange it for you.
How to get from Montpellier Airport to Montpellier
The drive from the Avis car park at Montpellier Airport to the centre of Montpellier is 13.6km, which will take around 20min depending on the time of day. Head north from the airport and take the M66 into the centre of the city.
Things to do in Montpellier
To appreciate Montpellier’s historic centre, explore the Antigone district at the heart of the city with its impressive neo-classical buildings. Designed by Ricardo Bofill, a Catalonian architect, the sheer scale of La Place du Nombre d'Or and the extravagant Hotel Mercure are typical.
Montpellier is a shopping paradise whether you want to haggle at market stalls or browse the boutiques. The Sunday flea market is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, but Montpellier really comes into its own with its selection of specialist stores – from vintage bookshops through to craft stores.
To people watch and absorb the city’s warm vibe head for the Place de la Comedie, home of the Opera Comedie theatre. Described as the beating heart of Montpellier, it’s a lively square lined with cafes and restaurants looking out onto the city’s must-see Three Graces sculpture.
Recommended day trips from Montpellier Airport
Beyond the city of Montpellier, the southwest of France is full of charming villages, towns, and seaside destinations that are all within a couple of hours by car from Montpellier Airport.
Perpignan
Perpignan is the capital of the Pyrénées-Orientales department, and, at less than 2hr from Montpellier, it is the perfect base for exploring Northern Catalonia. The Palace of the Kings of Majorca dates back to the 13th century and offers an impressive view over the snow-capped Pyrenees.
Sète
The closest seaport to Montpellier, Sète, is just 45min from Montpellier Airport. With 35km of unspoiled beaches and home to oyster and mussel beds, the working port of Sète is an ideal spot to drive for lunch.
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Renter Requirements
- Optional Coverages
- Credit Card Policies
- Debit Card Policies
- Drivers License
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Public Liability and Property Damage
- Additional Information
- Age Requirements
- Estimated Totals
- Fuel Policy
- ID Requirements
- Miscellaneous Information
- One Way Rentals
- Rental Options
- Returns
- Travel Into Other Countries
- Personal Accident and Effects Insurance (PEP)
Damage Waiver
In most cases, Damage Waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your Rental Agreement Form (and in your booking confirmation).
Damage Waiver reduces the amount you pay for each clearly separate incident of damage if the vehicle is damaged (or the amount you pay to replace any keys, accessories or vehicle documents that are lost, stolen or damaged).
The amount you pay for each clearly separate incident of damage will be the lower of a) the applicable cost payable under the Theft, Loss and Damages Policy; or b) the excess stated on your Rental Agreement Form.
Please note that certain situations or behaviours may cause you to lose the benefit of your additional protections (e.g. traffic violation, theft of spare parts, failure to comply with the terms of your rental agreement, etc.). Please refer to the specific section relating to missing spare parts below, as well as our general rental terms and conditions (https://www.avis.fr/Les-conditions-generales).
Super Damage Waiver (SCDW)
An excess reduction product which reduces your damage waiver excess to zero with a valid police report on cars or vans. (or, if higher, the amount shown on your Rental Agreement Form).
Please note that certain situations or behaviours may cause you to lose the benefit of your additional protections (e.g. traffic violation, theft of spare parts, failure to comply with the terms of your rental agreement, etc.). Please refer to the specific section relating to missing spare parts below, as well as our general rental terms and conditions (https://www.avis.fr/Les-conditions-generales).
Theft Protection waiver (TP)
In most cases, Theft Protection waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your Rental Agreement Form (and in your booking confirmation).
Theft Protection waiver reduces the amount you pay if the vehicle is stolen during the rental period.
The amount you pay will be the lower of a) the applicable cost payable under the Theft, Loss and Damages Policy; or b) the excess stated on your Rental Agreement Form.
Roadside Assistance Plus
Provided you are using the vehicle in a country which we have agreed to, this product provides roadside assistance without any additional costs being charged if you break down as a result of vehicle failure you have caused (this includes lost keys).
Please note that certain situations or behaviours may cause you to lose the benefit of your additional protections (e.g. traffic violation, theft of spare parts, failure to comply with the terms of your rental agreement, etc.). Please refer to the specific section relating to missing spare parts below, as well as our general rental terms and conditions (https://www.avis.fr/Les-conditions-generales).
Windscreen Protection
Reduces the amount you have to pay if the windscreen or any other window is damaged to zero, except for damages to the panoramic roof and the rear view mirrors.
Please note that certain situations or behaviours may cause you to lose the benefit of your additional protections (e.g. traffic violation, theft of spare parts, failure to comply with the terms of your rental agreement, etc.). Please refer to the specific section relating to missing spare parts below, as well as our general rental terms and conditions (https://www.avis.fr/Les-conditions-generales).
