Bastia car hires from £26/day

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a KAYAK user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Bastia with a pick-up date of 14/6 and drop-off date of 23/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap car hire in Bastia

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Peugeot 208 car
Peugeot 208
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
M
£26/day
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Citroen C4 car
Citroen C4
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
M
£28/day
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Peugeot 3008 car
Peugeot 3008
or similar Medium
5
3
2/4
M
£57/day
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Toyota Aygo car
Toyota Aygo
or similar Small
2
2
2-3
M
£45/day
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Peugeot 308 SW car
Peugeot 308 SW
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
M
£45/day
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Kia Sportage car
Kia Sportage
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
£46/day
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Peugeot 2008 car
Peugeot 2008
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
M
£52/day
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Good to know

Most popular agency

Alamo

Most popular car type

Mini

Average price

£40/day

Good deal

£35/day

When to book a car hire in Bastia

Average daily price per month
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Bastia car hire experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users

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MikeJun 2024
Know which charging card the car rental company will offer (e-motum, freshmile, etc) and if that charging card aligns with the charging stations at or near your accommodations. Find out where the above charging stations are located, and which ones are the fast ones vs slow ahead of time. Know how to setup the car/station to be charged. It's easy once you know how, but difficult to do the first or second time without having had any guidance or instruction
Verified travelerJun 2023
To receive a written contract that states how you should return your rental car.

KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Bastia

  • Take in the beautiful scenes of nature as you drive through the region of Upper Corsica in your hire car. Having a car will enable you to drive to numerous islands and relax on their sandy beaches. Sports activities like surfing, fishing, or hiking are also possible. Bastia offers plenty of historical and cultural attractions along with an exciting nightlife. With a car you’ll be able to visit local bars and clubs for some nighttime entertainment.
  • Travelers to the French Riviera often fly into the Bastia-Poretta Airport. Offering numerous shops and services, you’ll find it easy to rent a car from this facility. Once you’re off the plane, you’ll take just a short walk through the arrivals hall, where you’ll find numerous hire car agencies including Alamo, Budget, and Hertz.
  • There are many winding roads around the islands so you’ll need to be extra-cautious. Additionally, Bastia has strict driving laws about being distracted. Note that you could get pulled over for eating or talking on the phone without a headset while driving.
  • Traffic is busiest around Bastia in the summer months. Because of its small population, rush hour is typically not a major problem but it can still get congested at times. This is mostly around the downtown area during the peak commuting hours of 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. in the morning and 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. in the evening.
  • When driving a Bastia car hire, in addition to winding roads, be prepared for narrow, single-lane roads and steep drops, particularly in the mountainous areas and Bastia. Map out your route carefully and take note of any tricky spots you need to prepare for. If you're driving outside of Bastia, you may also encounter animals on the road. Most of the time, you will simply have to wait for them to pass (and have your camera handy to snap a memento).
  • Bastia is an excellent starting point for a short road trip around Cap Corse. If you head along the coastline from Bastia to Saint-Florent, you'll be following the sun and getting the best views of the stunning coastal scenery. Take the D80 road along the coastline and make a few stops at the small, charming villages you pass along the way. You can make the trip in one day, but you may feel rushed, so consider spending the night in Pecorile or Ersa, close to the halfway point. It will also likely take longer during the summer months when it can get quite busy.
  • Reflective jackets and warning triangles must be in your car at all times when driving your cheap car hire in Corsica. Winter tires are mandatory in the mountainous areas of Corsica between the 1st of November and the 31st March. You don't need an International Driver's Permit (though it never hurts to have one on hand) but you will need to have your passport with you. Additionally, bear in mind that the blood alcohol limit is 0.05% and its always best to avoid drinking before driving at all just to be safe.
  • 25% of our users found a car hire in Bastia for £35 or less
  • Book your car hire in Bastia at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Compact hire cars in Bastia are around 49% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about car hire in Bastia

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Bastia?

    With such beautiful routes, it would be nice to let down the top of a convertible as you drive around North Corsica. A smaller vehicle might also be ideal because of the winding roads around the beach towns and communities. Be sure to let your hire agent know if you need a car with automatic transmission, as most hire cars in Bastia are stick shifts.

  • What’s the speed limit in Bastia?

    Speed limits are pretty simple to remember in Bastia and Corsica. When you are driving in and around the town, keep your speed down to 50 km (or 31 mph). Once you are on the highway, if it is more like an interstate, the maximum speed allowed will be 90 km (or 55 mph). Outside of the city on the motorways you can travel at speeds of up to 110 km (or 68 mph). Note that there are speed cameras everywhere around Bastia.

  • Where are the best places to park in Bastia?

    Parking in the evening and on weekends is easy to find in Bastia, even on the street. But if you are not comfortable with this option, there are several parking lots and garages where you can safely park your hire vehicle. This includes lots by the port, such as Parking Vieux Port and a couple of underground garages.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Bastia?

    On average a car hire in Bastia costs £40 per day.

  • What is the best car hire company in Bastia?

    Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire in Bastia is Hertz (7.1, 54 reviews).

  • How much is the price of fuel in Bastia?

    The average price of fuel in Bastia is £5.25 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £63 and £84, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Bastia?

    Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Bastia.

  • Which car hire agencies are at Poretta airport (BIA)?

    The only car hire company onsite at Poretta airport is Budget.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at Poretta airport (BIA)?

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Poretta airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Europcar, Sixt, Avis and Budget.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Bastia?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in Bastia?

    A Mini car hire in Bastia costs £40 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Economy car hire cost in Bastia?

    An Economy car hire in Bastia costs £37 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Full Size car hire cost in Bastia?

    A Full Size car hire in Bastia costs £68 per day, on average.

  • What is the most popular car hire location in Bastia?

    In Bastia, cars are most frequently hired at Hertz Immeuble Novelty (1 miles from city centre).

  • Should I get insurance when hiring a car in Bastia?

    Most car hire providers in Bastia offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Bastia, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

  • How old do I need to be to hire a car in Bastia?

    To get a cheap car hire in Bastia, you need to be at least 21 years and you need to have held your license for at least one year. If you are under 25 years, many car hire companies will add an extra surcharge to your daily rate. The minimum age may vary between 21 and 25 years between different companies.

  • Are there any laws I should be aware of when driving my Bastia car hire?

    Resist the urge to honk at the slow car in front of you when driving your cheap car hire in Bastia. In town centres, you are only permitted to use your horn in the event of an imminent collision or other danger. Otherwise, you risk a fine. (But don't be surprised if locals don't obey this law!)

Bastia car hire reviews and directory

 
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Hertz

7.1

Good

Read 28 reviews

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.0

Value for money

7.2

2 locations in Bastia

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Locations in Bastia

Aeroport De Poretta

+33 1 73 17 23 10

Monday07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday07:00 - 23:59
Thursday07:00 - 23:59
Friday07:00 - 23:59
Saturday07:00 - 23:59
Sunday07:00 - 23:59

Immeuble Novelty

+33 1 73 17 23 17

Monday17:00 - 19:0007:30 - 12:30
Tuesday17:00 - 19:0007:30 - 12:30
Wednesday07:30 - 12:3017:00 - 19:00
Thursday07:30 - 12:3017:00 - 19:00
Friday07:30 - 12:3017:00 - 19:00

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8.0 Very Good

Mike, Jun 2024

Compact

KAYAK
We thought we were getting a gasoline automatic compact car for this rental, but upon arrival at the Hertz location we were notified we were being switched to an electric car. Hindsight, we would likely have adjusted our travel plans and day by day itinerary had we known we were getting an electric car and the challenges we would face with it. As part of the pickup process, I would recommend your agent(s) ask the customer if they are familiar with electric cars and how to charge them. If not, they should provide a quick hands-on demonstration or at least instruction sheet on how to set up the car for charging. At our first charging point, we ended up figuring this out on the fly trying to reference the cars manuals (in an other language) and googling online. Eventually we figured the process out but we probably wasted an hour in doing so. In addition to that we were sold an e-motum card to make charging easier and more convenient. Unfortunately our first charging station we picked from the app happened to be a very slow charging station (would have taken 6+ hours to charge) so once we realized this, we had to abandon that charging station and drive somewhere else to find a fast charger. I would recommend your agents speak to this as well during the car pickup process as that knowledge for electric newbies like us would have saved us a lot of time and we could have planned our trip accordingly. The other issue we ran into is that the hotel we were staying at only had freshmile charging stations. I'm assuming freshmile would have a similar card program like e-motum, and that would have been more helpful for us as when we get back to the hotel each night, we could put the vehicle on charge for the next day. Instead, we had to seek out an e-motum station on our way back each day, sit in a parking lot for an hour while it recharged before we could go back to the hotel. I'm not sure if freshmile cards are offered through Hertz or not, but that would have been better in our case vs e-motum. Aside from the challenges above related to the nuances of electric, the reservation, pickup and dropoff process were otherwise good. Mike

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2022

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Great car at a great price, helpful friendly staff. A great hire car company.

1 out of 10

Budget

6.9

Okay

Read 2 reviews

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

6.6

One location in Bastia

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Apt Poretta

+33 4 95 54 54 09

Monday07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday07:00 - 23:59
Thursday07:00 - 23:59
Friday07:00 - 23:59
Saturday07:00 - 23:59
Sunday07:00 - 23:59

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Rent@Car

10.0

Wonderful

2 locations in Bastia

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Port de TOGA

+33 4 95 34 14 14

Opening times not available

Rt 10, Station VITO

Opening times not available

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Avis

8.5

Very Good

One location in Bastia

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1 Bis Rue Jose Luccioni

+33 4 95 31 95 64

Monday17:30 - 20:0007:30 - 12:30
Tuesday17:30 - 20:0007:30 - 12:30
Wednesday17:30 - 20:0007:30 - 12:30
Thursday17:30 - 20:0007:30 - 12:30
Friday07:30 - 12:3017:30 - 20:00
Saturday07:30 - 12:30

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Europcar

8.4

Very Good

One location in Bastia

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3 Rue Chanoine Leschi

+33 4 95 31 59 29

Opening times not available

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keddy by Europcar

7.4

Good

4 locations in Bastia

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3 Rue Chanoine Leschi

Opening times not available

40 Route De Ghisoni

+33 4 95 56 05 82

Opening times not available

8 Rue De La Citerne

+33 6 16 48 94 04

Opening times not available

Poretta Airport

+33 4 95 30 09 50

Monday08:00 - 23:00
Tuesday08:00 - 23:00
Wednesday08:00 - 23:00
Thursday08:00 - 23:00
Friday08:00 - 23:00
Saturday08:00 - 23:00
Sunday08:00 - 23:00

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FLIZZR

7.4

Good

One location in Bastia

Locations in Bastia

Aeroport de Bastia Poretta

Opening times not available

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Cargo Bastia

No score available yet

2 locations in Bastia

Locations in Bastia

Quai Nouveau

Opening times not available

Rond Point de Casamozza

+33 4 95 38 31 14

Opening times not available

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AutoEurope

No score available yet

One location in Bastia

Locations in Bastia

Europcar 3 Rue Chanoine Leschi

Opening times not available

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60 travellers who hired a car in Bastia gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.4

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Car hire insurance in Bastia

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver

Some Bastia 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 Bastia.

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Deductible

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 Bastia car hire.

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Everything you need to know for your car hire in Bastia

Bastia car hire information

Pick-up locationBastia
Car typesCompact, Compact SUV, Compact estate car, Economy, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Mini
Hire locations15
Airport locations6
Popular agenciesHertz, Turo, Budget

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