CAR HIRE BORDEAUX AIRPORT

• BORDEAUX SAINT-JEAN TRAIN STATION

Whether you’re holidaying with the whole family in tow, or just zipping around town for meetings and conferences, Avis has the ideal option for your Bordeaux Airport car hire. We have 7-seaters and people carriers for big groups, and economy vehicles to suit those on a budget. There are also high-end models available if you check out our Avis Prestige premium service.

After you’ve landed and picked up your hire car in Bordeaux from our conveniently-located airport hub, it’s time to explore this iconic city. Its celebrated winemaking legacy makes it a quintessential French destination, and you should take the time to tour as many local vineyards and wine cellars as possible. Restaurants and cafes are also top notch, and the town’s history extends far beyond gastronomic pleasures – it can boast lavish 18th century architecture downtown, as well as some buildings that date back as far as Roman times. There’s also the stunning harbour, Port de La Lune (Port of the Moon), which has been a global trading hub for over 800 years.

In France, please drive on the right side of the road.

Unique Country Driving Laws

• In built-up areas give way to traffic coming from the right “priorité a droite”
• Bus lanes are reserved exclusively for buses, taxis and bicycles
• Traffic on a roundabout has right of way

Speed Limits

For a standard Avis rental vehicle with no trailers:

• Urban areas: 31 mph (50 km/h)
• Motorways: 80 mph (130 km/h)
• Rural areas: 50 mph (80 km/h) or 62 mph (100 km/h)

Please be aware of changing speeds indicated by road signs and change of speed due to weather conditions (130 km/h is reduced to 110 km/h)

Child Safety / Seatbelt Laws

It is compulsory for all to wear a seatbelt inside the vehicle. Children under 10 must be seated in a child seat.

Please note - It is the child’s parent/guardian or vehicle renter’s responsibility to fit the child seat.

Just outside the city limits, you have the vast region of Nouvelle Aquitaine to check out. The famous Bordeaux winemaking region extends well into the surrounding hillsides and valleys, with over 10,000 estates over 287,000 acres, and you’ll find some gorgeous rustic villages dotted across the fertile mountainous landscape.

With our convenient Bordeaux car hire available at the airport (or the city’s central railway station), you’re also under 2 hours’ drive away from the unique Basque region, which is located in the Pyrenees close to the border with Spain. This area can also boast some of the finest beaches and ports that the Atlantic coast has to offer.

• Fully flexible
  Enjoy fee-free flexible booking with full cash refunds and no vouchers.

• Savings on coverage
  When you choose Avis Inclusive you can experience total peace of mind with no extras or surprises. Pay one upfront price for free Roadside Assistance Plus and 25% discount on comprehensive zero-excess cover.

• Loyalty benefits
  Join our free loyalty programme Avis Preferred, and benefit from priority service, discounts and more.

• Safety first
  From our well-maintained fleet to protecting your data, we take safety seriously. That’s why we’ve partnered with Dettol® to ensure both hygienic rental locations and thoroughly cleaned vehicles. 

• Faster collection
  Save time at the counter by registering your details in advance with our simple and free QuickPass. You could be on the road sooner than you think.

• VIP treatment 
  Get priority counter service on collection with Avis Preferred. At our larger locations you can use our Avis app to go straight to your car where the keys will be waiting for you.

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