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Pick-up location | Carcassonne |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Intermediate SUV, Mini, People carrier, Standard, Standard SUV |
Hire locations | 27 |
Airport locations | 18 |
Popular agencies | keddy by Europcar, Alamo, Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, SICILY BY CAR |
Economy | £19/day |
Compact | £18/day |
Standard | £38/day |
People carrier | £41/day |
Mini | £26/day |
Compact SUV | £19/day |
Intermediate SUV | £36/day |
Standard SUV | £40/day |
With medieval cities like Carcassonne, small compacts and economy cars are best for handling the narrow interior streets and are more fuel efficient if you are likely to spend long hours behind the wheel. Larger passenger cars like SUVs and luxury models have more storage capacity and are usually more comfortable than their smaller siblings.
The legal speed limit within the city of Carcassonne is 31mph on urban streets, except where restrictions apply. The speed limit on rural roads travelling through less populated areas is 55mph and the maximum speed for motorists along major roads like the N113 is 80mph. CCTV and traffic cams are not as widely used in France as the UK, but they do exist, so always pay attention to speed signs and slowdown near junctions to avoid accidents or fines.
There are three public surface car parksjust outside the Old Town: City Parking P0 and P1 at Porte Narbonnaise and City Parking P2 at Port D’Aude. Hours of operation at both are 08:00-20:00 and free between 20:00-08:00 with a tariff of around €1 (£0.90) for 2h 15min where the first 30min is free. From July-September, there is a free daily shuttle from each car park to the gates of the city. There is also free parking space near Bellevue Wharf, College Bastion and the corner of Boulevard Barbes and Boulevard Marcou.
On average a car hire in Carcassonne costs £40 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at keddy by Europcar (£18/day), Avis (£23/day) and Thrifty (£26/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at keddy by Europcar Carcassonne airport 11000 (2 miles from the city centre).
The average price of fuel in Carcassonne is £5.97 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £72 and £95, depending on the car size.
Mini (Citroen C2 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Carcassonne.
Car hire companies onsite at Salvaza airport include keddy by Europcar, Avis, SICILY BY CAR, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo, Hertz, Europcar, Thrifty, National and Firefly.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Salvaza airport to off-airport locations include keddy by Europcar, Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo, Hertz, Europcar, Thrifty, National and Dollar.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Mini car hire in Carcassonne costs £14 per day, on average.
An Economy car hire in Carcassonne costs £22 per day, on average.
A Compact car hire in Carcassonne costs £28 per day, on average.
In Carcassonne, cars are most frequently hired at keddy by Europcar Carcassonne airport (2 miles from city centre).
On average a car hire in Carcassonne costs £279 per week (£40 per day).
On average a car hire in Carcassonne costs £1,196 per month (£40 per day).
Most car hire providers in Carcassonne offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Carcassonne, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.
You will need a few important safety items in your Carcassonne car hire. You will need to have reflective vests (one for each person in the vehicle) and a warning triangle. A first-aid kit, flashlight and replacement bulbs are useful to have but not mandatory. Check that your vehicle has these items before you leave the car hire offices.
To hire a car in Carcassonne, you will need to be at least 21 years old. Most car hire companies charge an extra fee for drivers under 25. You'll also need to make sure you have a credit card in your name.
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Carcassonne Ap
+33 4 68 71 00 55
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10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2023
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Carcassonne airport
04 68 72 23 69
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
4 locations in Carcassonne
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337 Rue Jacques De Vaucanson
+33 4 68 25 05 84
Aeroport De Salvaza
+33 4 68 25 92 88
Aeroport Salvaza
+33 4 68 25 05 84
Gare Sncf
+33 4 68 25 05 84
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Mar 2023
8.0 Very Good
Apr 2022
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Apt De Carcassonne En Pays Cathare
+33 4 68 72 23 69
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9.6 Wonderful
Sept 2016
Pros:
The car was great - I think we might have been "upgraded" as a result of the sort of car we ordered not being available, and I'm certainly not complainingCons:
To be honest, there weren't really any negatives10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2023
6.0 Okay
May 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2021
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+33 4 68 71 69 97
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7.2 Good
Jul 2019
Cons:
The cars fuel gauge didn’t reset when I filled it up and was then charged for not refilling the car. Needed to make a flight so I wasn’t in a position to argue the point with them.One location in Carcassonne
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9.6 Wonderful
Apr 2019
Pros:
Helpful staff, but only one person serving - it is a small airport after all. You might have a long wait (I was quick off the plane, but there were still 2 people in front of me so about a 15 minute wait).Cons:
My car was older than I would usually expect for a rental (50k km) but it was okay.One location in Carcassonne
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Carcassonne Ap
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650 Bld Henri Bouffet
+33 4 68 72 97 15
Carcassonne Ap
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Rue Claude Chappe - ZA St Jean de l'Arnouze
+33 4 68 11 71 92
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58 avenue Franklin Roosevelt
+33 4 68 11 74 10
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445 Rue Gustave Eiffel
+33 7 72 45 02 31
580 Rue Gustave Eiffel
+33 1 76 35 06 40
Za St Jean De L'arnouze
+33 4 68 47 70 00
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Apt De Carcassonne En Pays Cathare
+86 10 6064 1387
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Most popular agency | keddy by Europcar |
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Most popular car type | Mini |
Average price | £40/day |
Good deal | £29/day |
Some Carcassonne car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Carcassonne.
Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your Carcassonne car hire.