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Cheap Car Hire Toulouse

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About Car Hire in Toulouse

France’s fourth-largest city, combines a rich ancient heritage with cutting edge technology, famous for its art, history and culture. Toulouse's growth is partly due to its aerospace centre, which is the largest in all of Europe, as well as being the home of the European Airbus headquarters and the French space agency. What makes Toulouse unique is that it capitalizes on its youth, its dynamism and its south-west way of living. From the Capitole to the Garonne, this 'Pink City' invites you to discover its 2,000 years of history, terraces, cuisine and rugby spirit. Toulouse is just like its weather and locals - warm and festive! Therefore, hiring a car is the best option to explore this City with full freedom.

Whether you wish to have a lazy French relaxed holiday, or you're planning an important business trip, Enjoy Travel offers you a wide range of vehicles to meet your needs in just a few clicks! If you're looking for low cost, durability and reliability, then go ahead and book with Enjoy Travel.

Toulouse–Blagnac Airport is a 3-star rated international airport partially in Blagnac, located northwest of Toulouse. Travellers have described it as a reasonably pleasant regional airport, with mainly low cost charter airline services, and some flag carriers serving other European hubs. There's a good range of transportation choices, and the distances for departure and arrival are fairly reasonable. There's a modest selection of shopping and dining, as well as international choices.

The car rental services at Toulouse airport have been rated a top 4 out of 5 stars! There are six operators to choose from, all located in Hall C on the ground floor.

  1. Enterprise - Today's largest car rental company in the world. Open every day from 9am till 7pm. You're spoilt for choice with a range of cars from 3-door city cars to spacious SUVs, minivans and vans.
  2. Sixth - Offering a wide range of vehicles and utility vehicles, from small city cars to luxury cars, for your business or personal trips. Opening hours are: Monday to Friday, 7.30am till midnight. Weekends and public holidays are 8am till midnight.
  3. Hertz - Offering car and utility rentals with super cover packages. Make sure to check out their thrifty and dollar brands. Vehicles range from station wagons, convertibles, utility vehicles and much more. Opening hours are: Monday to Friday 7am till 10pm. Saturday 7am till 9pm, and Sunday 8am till 9pm.
  4. Europcar - This company is the European leader in vehicle rentals and also provide great privilege programs. Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 7.30am till 9.30pm. Saturday and public holidays 8.30am till 7pm. Sunday 8.30am till 9.30pm.
  5. Avis-Budget - You can easily find the best suited vehicle for you with this company, as they have many categories as well as offers of unlimited mileage and one way bookings. Opening hours are Monday 6.30am till midnight. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 6.30am till 10pm. Friday 6.30am till midnight. Saturday 8am till 10pm. Sunday 10am till 11pm and public holidays 6.30am till 12pm.
  6. Goldcar - Another leading rental company in Europe, and one of the most dedicated to tourism. Open every day including public holidays from 8am till 8pm.

Downtown Car Hire in Toulouse

If you are not able to hire from the airport, then not to worry! Toulouse has an incredibly efficient metro, tram and bus services to get you into the City. Hiring a vehicle from the airport, despite being more feasible may end up costing slightly more due to the added taxes. Therefore, if you wish to save a few pennies on the car hire, and explore the City at your own leisure, without timetables running your holiday, then hiring a car from downtown would be the best option! Do a little bit of shopping online and you'll be lucky enough to find car hires at absolute bargain prices. Reserving your rental car before you leave can mean substantial savings—most international car-rental agencies discount standard rates if you reserve ahead for a minimum number of days and pay in advance. For longer trips, consider leasing, which can offer big savings. Your credit card, personal car insurance, or travel insurance may cover your vehicle during your rental. Look it up before you rent, and read the fine print. It could save you $15 to $25 a day on the cost of your car. Don't forget to bring proof of your insurance coverage.

Driving in Toulouse

From motorways to departmental roads and country lanes, France has an extensive road network, and driving is a good option if you plan to explore the countryside. French cities and towns are introducing low-emission zones to combat air pollution (ZFE). In these zones, the most polluting vehicles are not allowed to drive or park. You will need to purchase a Crit’Air stickers (air quality certificate) from official sources online in order to enter if you don't have the correct vehicle. The zones are marked with signs of a red circle on a white background. Toulouse Métropole has set up a ZFE zone since 1st March 2022. This zone corresponds to the entire area inside the ring road.

People in France drive on the right side of the road with passing and overtaking on the left. Below are a few pointers you should take into consideration before jumping in front of the wheel! To rent a car in France you must be at least 21 years old or 25 years old (minimum age varies by rental agency), and have a credit card in your name. Some agencies may require you to have had your driver’s license for at least one year. Check specific rules with individual rental companies before booking. At all intersections, priority must be given to traffic approaching from the right unless there are road signs indicating otherwise.

Top Road Trips from Toulouse

You will have the most incredible time exploring Toulouse, however now that you've got your hands on a car, don't be shy to drive out of the City to nearby areas. Why not embark on a road trip to adventure into places such as, Carcassonne, Albi, Castres, or Cordes sur Ceil - all either a little under, or over one hour's drive away from Toulouse.
If you're feeling a bit daring, then head further to Lourdes, Andorra la Vella, or Najac. Famous Cities such as Bordeaux, and Marseille are between 2.5 to 4 hour drives away if you're looking for some sun, sea and beaches!

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