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Popular rental locations in Bordeaux

The following rental locations are the most popular for renting a car in Bordeaux

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Car rental companies in Bordeaux

Below are the car rental companies in Bordeaux with the best ratings. Compare all ratings and prices of these rental companies in one search.

  • Keddy By Europcar

    9 (4012)
    From £ 16 / day

  • Goldcar Key'n Go

    8.9 (238)
    From £ 22 / day

  • Hertz

    8.5 (7807)
    From £ 20 / day

  • Europcar

    8.4 (9000)
    From £ 17 / day

  • Rent a car

    8.3 (35)
    No rates available

  • Enterprise

    8.2 (2160)
    From £ 23 / day

  • National Car Rental

    7.9 (446)
    From £ 23 / day

  • Sixt

    7.8 (3797)
    From £ 20 / day

  • Alamo

    7.8 (9541)
    From £ 21 / day

  • Thrifty

    7.7 (6082)
    From £ 20 / day

  • Dollar Rent a Car

    7.7 (4765)
    From £ 20 / day

  • Avis

    7.6 (6681)
    From £ 21 / day

  • Sicily by Car

    7.6 (3443)
    From £ 20 / day

  • FireFly Car Rental

    6.9 (4009)
    No rates available

  • OK Mobility

    6.8 (441)
    From £ 14 / day

  • Rhodium Car Rental

    6.5 (163)
    No rates available

  • Goldcar

    6.4 (6014)
    From £ 15 / day

  • Budget

    6.4 (10505)
    From £ 19 / day

  • InterRent

    6.4 (5827)
    No rates available

  • RentScape

    6.3 (34)
    From £ 13 / day

  • liigu

    No reviews
    No rates available

  • CITROEN

    No reviews
    No rates available

  • AVIS Car-Away

    No reviews
    No rates available

  • Carwiz rent a car

    7.2 (638)
    No rates available

  • Flizzr

    7.8 (355)
    From £ 16 / day

  • Your Rent

    7.7 (49)
    No rates available

  • Drivalia

    7.2 (877)
    No rates available

  • ADA

    No reviews
    No rates available
Customer experience
Good and reliable company for renting a car abroad
Easy website, easy phone contact when I had questions. Everything well-organized. Friendly staff. Have rented a car through this company several times and have always been very satisfied.

Recent reviews

Our customers rate us a 8.8/10 out of 250

Easy website to use with

Easy website to use with competitive prices
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PETER BLACKWOOD
Hertz Bordeaux Airport

They should have advised me

They should have advised me that once I had collected the car it would not be possible to extend the rental except in person at their Bordeaux airport office which would have entailed a 2.5 hour round trip
F
Fiona McInnes-Craig
Goldcar Bordeaux Airport

I requested a manual estate

I requested a manual estate car, only an Auto was available. However the silver lining was it was an upgrade to the car requested, included Sat Nav that I hadn’t purchased and was a joy to drive (VW Passat)
M
MARK
Sixt Bordeaux Airport

This all seemed fine

This all seemed fine
J
John Ashfield
Hertz Geneva Airport (Switzerland)

I was hesitant to book

I was hesitant to book a car from Unirent as I have no previous experience with them, and I prefer to use well known car hire companies because of issues I have had using less well known companies in the past. It worked out fine however because all my dealings at the airport where with Eurocar and I don’t really understand the reasoning behind the Unirent brand especially as I was in two minds not to book a car from them and choose and alternative brand instead.
R
Raymond George Berry
Unirent Car Rental Geneva Airport (Switzerland)

The pre messgaes sent, especially

The pre messgaes sent, especially regarding insurance was great, it was not needed, bit appreciates. Seemleas.
L
Louise Hanlon-Brooks
Sixt Gare de Lille-Europe

Excellent.

Excellent.
R
Richard Colston
Alamo Figari Airport

Although terminal 1 was indicated

Although terminal 1 was indicated on the booking. The rental was booked out of terminal 2. After waiting for 90 mins at terminal 1 we had to then go to terminal 2 to collect the car
P
PAUL WEBB
Budget Nice Airport

Straightforward

Straightforward
S
SARAH BOYD
Hertz Beauvais Tille Airport

A useful comparison website

A useful comparison website
A
ALEXANDER MCGARVEY
Hertz Nice Airport

Good website.

Good website.
C
CRAIG GORDON
Europcar Bastia Airport

No problems with the website

No problems with the website
J
JAMES SHAW
Alamo Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport - Terminal 1

I love the east to

I love the east to use web site and you always provide great prices. Email confirmation after booking is very reassuring.
D
DAVID SOUTHERN
Europcar Bastia Airport

similar comments about lack of

similar comments about lack of clarity aboit who we were booked with.
M
MARGARET OWEN
Sicily by Car Avignon TGV Station

Easy to use and fair

Easy to use and fair price
G
GRAHAM
Enterprise Marseille St. Charles TGV

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Car rental companies in and around Bordeaux

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Bordeaux

Available locations in Bordeaux:

Bordeaux Airport
Bordeaux TGV Station
Bordeaux Train Station

Location information for Bordeaux

As everyone knows, Bordeaux is the capital of France's wine region. Located in the southwestern part of the country, this region is steeped in history and is known for its natural beauty. There is so much to explore here that self-driving is the only way to get maximum time flexibility. But be sure to compare car hire rates ahead of time online to lock down the lowest rates.

Transport

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The Bordeaux Merignac Airport is the main air hub for the city, located just west of the city centre. Bordeaux can also be easily reached by train from all over France. Within the city it is easy to walk or use the tram and bus network to get around. However, to explore the areas surrounding Bordeaux a car is the most convenient transportation option.

Car Hire Bordeaux

Car hire in Bordeaux is readily available in the city centre as well as the airport. Many international rental companies are located near the central train station, Gare Saint-Jean. Visitors can choose from major international suppliers such as Sixt, Hertz, Europcar and Budget. At the airport, visitors will also find all the major hire companies on site.

Driving

Bordeaux is nicely connected to the French motorway network, making car rental in Bordeaux a great transport option. The city is ringed by the E70/E5 motorway and major motorways provide easy access in every direction. Roads are well-maintained and easy to navigate, but getting lost in rural areas may pose linguistic problems so have a map or some basic French words ready.

Things To See and Do

Self-driving will allow you to explore more than just the city of Bordeaux. Of course visiting some of the famous vineyards is a must, but a day in Cognac offers something different. Taking a tour at the Martell or Hennessey cognac makers is not only educational but tasty. A shorter drive from Bordeaux is the city of Saintes, which dates back to Roman times and is classified as one of the ‘French Towns and Lands of Art and History'.

Best Time To Visit

Wine lovers should not miss the Vinexpo, which usually takes place in June in odd-numbered years. The most popular time to visit Bordeaux is during the summer months, when temperatures range from 14°C to 26°C. The area sees the most amount of rainfall in November and December, with temperatures between 3°C and 12°C.

Practical information

  • Currency
    Euro
  • Driving direction
    Right
  • City speed limit
    50 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    90 km/h
  • Language
    French
  • Popular car category
    Economy

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