Toulouse car hires from £22/day

For visitors who don't require much space, a small, compact car is ideal for driving through the streets of Toulouse. But if you're heading to the countryside, a sedan is best as it offers enough space and comfort for longer journeys. In case you're traveling with the whole family, a minivan is recommended.

The speed limit in urban areas across France is typically 50 kilometers per hour (31 miles per hour), but it may be lower in certain residential areas, so look for posted signs. Speed limit in two to three-lane roads is 90 km/h (55 mph), and 110 km/h (68 mph) on four-lane routes. Highways have a speed limit of 130 km/h (80 mph). The limits are lower in wet weather.

Street parking in the city center is plentiful, but usually time-limited. Meters cost about €1.59 ($1.81) per hour, but it is free on Sundays and also during the first two weeks of August. There are lots of public parking lots downtown, such as the one in Place du Capitole, which aren't time-restricted but are more expensive with hourly rates of €2.20 ($2.50).

On average a car hire in Toulouse costs £41 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at Blagnac airport include Thrifty and Dollar.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Blagnac airport to off-airport locations include Budget, Thrifty, Sixt, Dollar, Alamo, FLIZZR and National.

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

An Economy car hire in Toulouse costs £35 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Toulouse costs £71 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Toulouse costs £41 per day, on average.

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

If you are planning on driving with children then you should definitely pre-book a car seat with your car hire. The law in France states that babies, toddlers and young children need to be in their appropriate age-group car seat whenever the car is moving. The upper age limit on car seat is 10 years of age, at which time the child will be using a booster seat. All car hire agencies will have them in stock and can help fit the right-sized one for your child.

Renting a convertible is easy if you are old enough. The minimum age for renting luxury cars from most of the global car hire companies is 25 years of age. While you can rent cars as young as between 18 and 21, depending on the car hire company, you may even be charged a youth fee up until the age of 25 too. There is no upper age limit on convertible rental.