Bordeaux car hires from £22/day

If you want a true French all-around experience, a Renault Clio is a perfect choice, as it combines French manufacturing with the compactness city drivers need. The Renault Clio is also one of the most favored cars in France, so why not give it a go?

As speed limit signs are not always clearly marked, it is good to know the general limit regulations in France. Speed limits are given in kilometers per hour and in residential areas up to 50 km/h (31 mph) is permitted. Outside of town, 90 km/h (55 mph) is allowed and up to 130 km/h (80 mph) on highways.

Most of the major attractions within the city are easily reachable by foot, so parking at a P+R in the outskirts and taking a tram in can be a good option. P+Rs include the La Gardette, Buttinière, or Les Aubiers, all of which are located along a public tram. Street parking is also a possibility for travelers who want to be closer to the center, but there are limited possibilities and it is usually more expensive.

On average a car hire in Bordeaux costs £33 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at Bordeaux airport include Hertz, SICILY BY CAR and Dollar.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Bordeaux airport to off-airport locations include Goldcar Rental SP, Europcar, Hertz, Dollar and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

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

A Standard car hire in Bordeaux costs £72 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Bordeaux costs £34 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Bordeaux costs £59 per day, on average.

In Bordeaux, cars are most frequently hired at Rentscape Mérignac Terminal (6 miles from city centre).

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

To hire a car in Bordeaux, you will need an up-to-date driving licence, a credit or debit card in the driver's name to pay for the deposit, and a form of identification, such as a passport. If you are from outside the EU, you will also need an International Driving Permit (IDP) in addition to your driving licence. Most car hire companies in Bordeaux require drivers to be 21 years or older, with a licence that's at least a year old. However, some companies require drivers to 25 old to hire certain types of vehicles, such as luxury cars or larger vans. Drivers under 25 may also be subject to additional charges, such as a young driver's fee.

The easiest and most convenient way to hire a car in Bordeaux is to book online through KAYAK and pick it up directly from the airport. Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport has several car hire companies located within the terminal, making it easy to collect your vehicle as soon as you arrive. From there, you can head straight onto the motorway and start exploring the beautiful region of Bordeaux.