Car hire at Caen Carpiquet Airport

Since the car hire desks are all in the main terminal, you will have access to all the same amenities in the airport. The airport offers seating, hot and cold drinks and food from vending machines, toilets and baby care facilities, children’s play areas, and a designated area for laptop use.

Naturally, you need your driver’s licence with you to legally drive a car, and an International Driving Permit will also be required if the licence is not written in the Roman alphabet (languages such as Korean, Hebrew, Greek, Russian or Chinese). You will have to be at least 21 years old to hire a car, as well as have a valid and full driving licence, held for at least 1 year by the date of your rental. Additionally, a surcharge applies for drivers under the age of 25. Certain vehicles will also be restricted to drivers of a certain age or older. Make sure to bring your debit card or credit card, as a hold needs to be put on the card for potential charges.

When it’s time to return your car, you will either need to return the car to one of the parking spots in the area where it was taken from, or a return area with a sign from the chosen supplier of your car hire at Caen Carpiquet Airport. The car is always checked to make sure it is in the same condition as it was when picked up, and the provider will also check that the fuel tank is full unless otherwise agreed. The car keys are then returned to a staff member. If you are returning the car outside of the usual hours, the keys will need to be deposited in a drop box after parking in the designated area.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Caen Carpiquet airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar, keddy by Europcar, National, and Sixt.