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La Rochelle car hires from £18/day

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in La Rochelle with a pick-up date of 18/5 and drop-off date of 28/5. 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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La Rochelle car hire information

Pick-up locationLa Rochelle
Car typesCompact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Mini, People carrier
Hire locations42
Airport locations15
Popular agenciesAlamo, Avis, Europcar, Rent@Car, Free2Move

Cheap car hire in La Rochelle

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Economy£21/day
Compact£23/day
Intermediate£29/day
People carrier£34/day
Full-size SUV£41/day
Mini£18/day
Compact SUV£28/day
Intermediate SUV£36/day
Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in La Rochelle

  • There are a couple of airports that conveniently serve the La Rochelle area. Among these airports is La Rochelle Laleu Airport (LRH). The airport is conveniently located about 2 miles from the city centre, taking only about 5min to drive via car instead of the roughly 15min a bus would take to complete the journey. A couple of car hire facilities are located within the airport, where you can acquire cheap car hire in La Rochelle. Among the companies you'll find within the airport are Avis, Hertz and Europcar. These companies have different vehicle types for you to choose the most convenient from their fleets.
  • Significant advantages of choosing cheap car hire in La Rochelle are enhanced comfort and reduced travel time when moving from one location to another. La Rochelle is a town filled with many attractions. Among these is Aquarium La Rochelle, located roughly 1.2 miles from the city centre. It will take about 5min for you to drive to the location. There you will find a world-class aquarium with a vast variety of marine life exhibited in it. Why opt for other means of public transport when La Rochelle car hire is a more convenient travel option within the city?
  • La Rochelle is a city with designated Low Emission Zones in town, to improve the air quality in the region. The Low Emission Zone prohibits any vehicle that has not attained the required emission standards from entering. Please keep up with the set regulations in the area; otherwise, a fine will be imposed. You are advised to go for electric or hybrid vehicles to give you access to every location within La Rochelle. These vehicles produce little to no environmental emissions, improving the air quality and fulfilling your transportation needs much more efficiently.
  • Car hire in La Rochelle will give you the chance to properly explore this French resort town on the Atlantic Coast. It’s a city steeped in history, offering many sights and experiences tucked away in the city itself, or in the coastal countryside. Ile de Re is a 30-minute drive away for nature walks and quiet beaches, connected to the city by a bridge almost 2 miles long. In the heart of the city is Vieille Ville (Old Town) where 15th-century French life has been preserved. La Rochelle is also famed for its many museums, the pick of which are the natural history museum, Musée d'Histoire Naturelle, and the large fine arts museum, Musée des Beaux-Arts.
  • You can have all your La Rochelle car hire needs met at the city’s international airport once you’ve landed, La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airport. All the main car hire operators have their offices there – you’ll find them next door to the passenger car park directly opposite the arrivals hall exit. The hire company concierge will take the 2min walk with you to show you exactly where to find your car. From there it’s only a 5-minute drive to the centre of town. The airport is located on Rue du Jura.
  • La Rochelle is equal parts bustling maritime port, coastal beach resort and one of France’s most historic cities, so you’ll need to be on your toes, as you’ll encounter all manner of traffic in the centre of the town. The vehicular congestion is moderate, except at rush hour, but the city has a widespread cycling culture, in the old French tradition, so you can expect local inhabitants on bicycles wherever you drive within the city limits and the adjoining residential areas.
  • La Rochelle experiences the typical rush hour pattern of a commercial harbour city, so congestion is at its peak at around 08:00, reaching the same levels from 16:00 to 17:00. However, the real quirk about this city is that it also has a significant bicycle rush hour. You’ll be virtually surrounded by large groups of cyclists, commuting to and from work. Cycling traffic can get particularly dense in the town centre and inner suburbs. One of the busiest roads for vehicular traffic is the N237 especially at the large junction with the N537, just after the Avenue Raymond Poincare intersection.
  • 25% of our users found a car hire in La Rochelle for £29 or less
  • Book your car hire in La Rochelle at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Off-airport car hire locations in La Rochelle are around 15% cheaper than airport locations on average
  • Mini car hire in La Rochelle are around 19% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about car hire in La Rochelle

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in La Rochelle?

    In La Rochelle you will most likely be best served by a modern city car, both to deal with the traffic that can get very busy and to navigate the narrow streets of the Old Town. You can be more extravagant if you’re intending to spend most of your time exploring the surround tourist attractions, then an MPV or SUV will be well suited to the task, or a saloon car if you prefer. So take your own planned schedule into account when making your choice of car hire in La Rochelle.

  • What’s the speed limit in La Rochelle?

    Pay close attention to the speed limits in La Rochelle, as they change according to the weather conditions. In the built-up areas of town the limit is 50km/h (roughly 30mph) regardless of the weather. On other roads you can travel at 90km/h (about 55mph) but this drops to 80km/h (just under 50 mph) when it rains, and to 50km/h (30mph) if visibility is less than 50 metres (around 55 yards).

  • Where are the best places to park in La Rochelle?

    The most convenient free car park close to the city centre is the one on Chemin des Remparts. From there you can take a bus into town, or walk just over half a mile yourself. Paid parking in the very centre of town can be found at the Parking Old West Port car park or Parking La Rochelle. Prices tend to average out at around €1 per hour (about £0.86).

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

    On average a car hire in La Rochelle costs £35 per day.

  • What is the cheapest car hire company in La Rochelle?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Avis (£18/day), Rent@Car (£23/day) and Free2Move (£26/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Avis Agence 166 Bvd Joffre 3815 17000 (1 miles from the city centre).

  • How much is the price of fuel in La Rochelle?

    The average price of fuel in La Rochelle is £6.11 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £73 and £98, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in La Rochelle?

    Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in La Rochelle.

  • Which car hire agencies are at Laleu airport (LRH)?

    Car hire companies onsite at Laleu airport include Europcar, Avis, Sixt, Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Thrifty.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at Laleu airport (LRH)?

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Laleu airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, Avis, Sixt, Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Thrifty.

  • How can I find car hires near me in La Rochelle?

    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 La Rochelle?

    A Mini car hire in La Rochelle costs £43 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Compact car hire cost in La Rochelle?

    A Compact car hire in La Rochelle costs £40 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Economy car hire cost in La Rochelle?

    An Economy car hire in La Rochelle costs £25 per day, on average.

  • What is the most popular car hire location in La Rochelle?

    In La Rochelle, cars are most frequently hired at Avis Agence 166 Bvd Joffre 3815 (1 miles from city centre).

  • How much does a car hire in La Rochelle cost for a week?

    On average a car hire in La Rochelle costs £248 per week (£35 per day).

  • How much does a car hire in La Rochelle cost for a month?

    On average a car hire in La Rochelle costs £1,064 per month (£35 per day).

  • Should I get insurance when hiring a car in La Rochelle?

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

  • What are some road trip destinations from La Rochelle?

    La Rochelle is surrounded by many destinations suitable for road trip purposes. A leisure drive from La Rochelle towards Angoulins would be memorable. Driving the roughly 7-mile journey would take approximately 15min via hire car.

  • Which electric vehicle charging stations are available in La Rochelle?

    Plenty of charging stations are distributed all over the city for electric car enthusiasts. It makes it more convenient for those opting for an electric La Rochelle hire car to run their errands around town without much to worry about. Some popular charging stations in the area include the E-TOTEM charging stations, the Threeforce charging stations and the Freshmile charging stations.

La Rochelle car hire reviews and directory

Hertz

10.0

Wonderful

1 review
Best rated

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

4 locations in La Rochelle

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45 Ave Du Gen De Gaulle

+33 5 46 41 02 31

Monday08:00 - 13:0014:00 - 18:00
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Saturday09:00 - 13:0014:00 - 18:00

45 Ave Du Gen De Gaulle

+33 5 46 41 02 31

Monday14:00 - 18:0008:00 - 13:00
Tuesday14:00 - 18:0008:00 - 13:00
Wednesday08:00 - 13:0014:00 - 18:00
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Saturday08:30 - 12:0014:00 - 18:00

Rue Du Jura

+33 5 46 00 93 27

Monday11:00 - 13:0014:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 10:00
Wednesday16:00 - 18:3009:30 - 13:00
Thursday11:30 - 12:3016:30 - 17:30
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Saturday08:30 - 12:0014:00 - 18:00
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Somelac 45 Ave Du General

+33 5 46 41 02 31

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10.0

Wonderful

1 review

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

2.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

6.0

2 locations in La Rochelle

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39 Avenue Du General De Gaulle

+33 5 46 29 74 66

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Aeroport De La Rochelle

+33 5 46 29 74 66

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Avis

9.6

Wonderful

4 reviews
Cheapest deal

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.6

Value for money

8.0

2 locations in La Rochelle

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Aeroport De La Rochelle Laleu

+33 5 46 41 13 55

Monday08:15 - 13:0014:45 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 10:0014:30 - 18:00
Wednesday09:30 - 13:0016:00 - 18:30
Thursday16:30 - 17:3011:30 - 12:30
Friday15:00 - 17:3010:30 - 11:30
Saturday08:30 - 12:0014:00 - 18:00
Sunday16:45 - 21:1510:30 - 11:30

Agence 166 Bvd Joffre 3815

+33 5 46 41 13 55

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10.0 Wonderful

Aug 2022

KAYAK
Super efficient rental car branch. Both check in and check out we’re quick and smooth. Car was clean, well maintained and comfortable.

10.0 Wonderful

Jul 2022

KAYAK
All aspects of collecting and dropping off were made very easy and the staff were extremely helpful. I only dropped car off yesterday but presumably the deposit left on collecting the car will be paid back in next day or so.

10.0 Wonderful

Jul 2022

KAYAK
long walk from terminal

10.0 Wonderful

Jun 2022

KAYAK
Excellent! Highly recommend.

1 out of 2

Sixt

4.5

Mediocre

2 reviews

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

4.0

2 locations in La Rochelle

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154 Boulevard Joffre

+33 820 00 74 98

Monday07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday08:00 - 13:00
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La Rochelle Ile De Ré Aéroport

+33 820 00 74 98

Monday08:00 - 13:0014:00 - 18:00
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4.0 Mediocre

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The car was an electric one with very limited mileage, the staff then offered me a super expensive alternative which i had to decline and changed my plans... I could not even cancel the order on the booking page...

Cons:

Everything...

10.0 Wonderful

Dec 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

I liked the friendly agent. She was most helpful.

1 out of 1

Thrifty

6.7

Okay

No reviews available

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.2

Value for money

7.0

2 locations in La Rochelle

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45 Ave Du Gen De Gaulle

+33 5 46 41 02 31

Monday08:00 - 13:0014:00 - 18:00
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Saturday14:00 - 18:0009:00 - 13:00

Rue Du Jura

+33 5 46 00 93 27

Monday14:30 - 18:0011:00 - 13:00
Tuesday07:30 - 10:00
Wednesday16:00 - 18:3009:30 - 13:00
Thursday11:30 - 12:3016:30 - 17:30
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Saturday14:00 - 18:0008:30 - 12:00
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Europcar

7.2

Most popular

3 locations in La Rochelle

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158 Bis Boulevard Joffre

+33 5 46 41 09 08

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6 Avenue Louis Lumiere

+33 5 46 37 05 80

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La Rochelle Ile De Re - Laleu Apt

+33 5 46 41 09 08

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Dollar

9.0

Wonderful

No reviews available

One location in La Rochelle

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Rue Du Jura

+33 5 46 00 93 27

Monday11:00 - 13:0014:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 10:00
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Thursday16:30 - 17:3011:30 - 12:30
Friday15:00 - 17:3010:30 - 11:30
Saturday14:00 - 18:0008:30 - 12:00
Sunday10:30 - 11:3013:00 - 17:00

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Alamo

7.8

Good

No reviews available

2 locations in La Rochelle

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39 Avenue Du Gã‰nã‰ral De Gaulle

+33 5 46 29 74 66

Monday08:00 - 13:0014:00 - 18:00
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Wednesday14:00 - 18:0008:00 - 13:00
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Sunday10:00 - 12:0014:00 - 18:00

Aeroport De La Rochelle

+33 5 46 29 74 66

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National

7.3

Good

No reviews available

2 locations in La Rochelle

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39 Avenue Du General De Gaulle

+33 5 46 29 74 66

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Aeroport De La Rochelle

+33 5 46 29 74 66

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Goldcar Rental SP

6.3

Okay

No reviews available

One location in La Rochelle

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La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airport

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Rent@Car

6.0

Okay

No reviews available

One location in La Rochelle

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29 Avenue du Général de Gaulle

+33 5 46 27 27 27

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ADA

2.0

Poor

No reviews available

One location in La Rochelle

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19 av. du Général de Gaulle

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FLIZZR

8.2

Very Good

No reviews available

3 locations in La Rochelle

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154 Boulevard Joffre

+33 820 00 74 98

Monday07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday08:00 - 13:00
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19 Avenue du Général de Gaulle

+33 820 00 74 98

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La Rochelle Ile De Re - Laleu Apt Rue Du Jura

+33 5 79 53 00 09

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DRIVALIA

5.9

Fair

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One location in La Rochelle

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4 Rue Le Corbusier Zac De Belle Aire Nord

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

5 locations in La Rochelle

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158 Bis Boulevard Joffre

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39 Avenue Général De Gaulle

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45 Avenue du General de Gaulle

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6 Avenue Louis Lumiere

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Aéroport de La Rochelle-Laleu

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keddy by Europcar

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3 locations in La Rochelle

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6 Avenue Louis Lumiere

+33 5 46 37 05 80

Monday08:00 - 13:0014:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 13:0014:00 - 18:00
Wednesday14:00 - 18:0008:00 - 13:00
Thursday14:00 - 18:0008:00 - 13:00
Friday08:00 - 13:0014:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:0014:00 - 18:00

La Rochelle Railway Station

+33 5 46 41 09 08

Monday08:00 - 13:00
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La Rochelle airport

33 0 546410908

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Free2Move

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2 locations in La Rochelle

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163 Avenue Jean Paul Sartre

+33 5 46 27 12 13

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Avenue Jean Moulin

+33 5 46 50 27 27

Monday08:00 - 13:0014:00 - 18:00
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Saturday09:00 - 13:00

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UCAR

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2 locations in La Rochelle

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12 rue Abbé Grégoire

+33 5 46 44 65 26

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163 Avenue Jean Paul Sartre

+33 5 46 27 19 68

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Citer

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Aeroport De La Rochelle

+33 5 46 29 74 66

Monday09:00 - 13:0013:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:30 - 12:0013:30 - 19:00
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Thursday08:30 - 12:0013:30 - 19:00
Friday13:00 - 17:0009:00 - 13:00
Saturday08:30 - 12:00
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Rhodium

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One location in La Rochelle

Locations in La Rochelle

La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airport

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9 travellers who hired a car in La Rochelle gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.1

Car hire locations in or near La Rochelle

Good to know

Most popular agency

Europcar

Most popular car type

Mini

Average price

£35/day

Good deal

£29/day

When to book a car hire in La Rochelle

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Car hire insurance in La Rochelle

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver

Some La Rochelle 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 La Rochelle.

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 La Rochelle car hire.