Bastia car hire

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Alamo
Mini
€59/day
€52/day

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Bastia car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Bastia with confidence.

How far in advance should you book car hire in Bastia?

You should book your car hire in Bastia around 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the best car hire company in Bastia?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Bastia are Hertz (7.2, 29 reviews), Budget (6.9, 2 reviews), and Rent@Car (10.0).
Hertz
Hertz
Rated 7.2/10
Budget
Budget
Rated 6.9/10
Rent@Car
Rent@Car
Rated 10.0/10
Avis
Avis
Rated 8.5/10

What is the most popular car to hire in Bastia?

Economy cars (Peugeot 208 or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to hire in Bastia. Economy cars in Bastia cost €23/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as €23/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Bastia?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Bastia is November at an average cost of €21/day. June is the most expensive month to hire a car in Bastia when prices are €46/day on average, which tends to be 18% above the yearly average hire price for Bastia.

Which car hire company in Bastia has the most locations?

keddy by Europcar operates 4 locations in Bastia, more than any other car hire company.
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Bastia car hire experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who hired a car in Bastia 
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MikeJun 2024
Know which charging card the car rental company will offer (e-motum, freshmile, etc) and if that charging card aligns with the charging stations at or near your accommodations. Find out where the above charging stations are located, and which ones are the fast ones vs slow ahead of time. Know how to setup the car/station to be charged. It's easy once you know how, but difficult to do the first or second time without having had any guidance or instruction
Verified travelerJun 2023
To receive a written contract that states how you should return your rental car.

KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Bastia

  • Take in the beautiful scenes of nature as you drive through the region of Upper Corsica in your hire car. Having a car will enable you to drive to numerous islands and relax on their sandy beaches. Sports activities like surfing, fishing, or hiking are also possible. Bastia offers plenty of historical and cultural attractions along with an exciting nightlife. With a car you’ll be able to visit local bars and clubs for some nighttime entertainment.
  • Travelers to the French Riviera often fly into the Bastia-Poretta Airport. Offering numerous shops and services, you’ll find it easy to rent a car from this facility. Once you’re off the plane, you’ll take just a short walk through the arrivals hall, where you’ll find numerous hire car agencies including Alamo, Budget, and Hertz.
  • There are many winding roads around the islands so you’ll need to be extra-cautious. Additionally, Bastia has strict driving laws about being distracted. Note that you could get pulled over for eating or talking on the phone without a headset while driving.
  • Traffic is busiest around Bastia in the summer months. Because of its small population, rush hour is typically not a major problem but it can still get congested at times. This is mostly around the downtown area during the peak commuting hours of 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. in the morning and 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. in the evening.
  • 25% of our users found a car hire in Bastia for €52 or less
  • Economy hire cars in Bastia are around 10% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Bastia

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Bastia?

    With such beautiful routes, it would be nice to let down the top of a convertible as you drive around North Corsica. A smaller vehicle might also be ideal because of the winding roads around the beach towns and communities. Be sure to let your hire agent know if you need a car with automatic transmission, as most hire cars in Bastia are stick shifts.

  • What’s the speed limit in Bastia?

    Speed limits are pretty simple to remember in Bastia and Corsica. When you are driving in and around the town, keep your speed down to 50 km (or 31 mph). Once you are on the highway, if it is more like an interstate, the maximum speed allowed will be 90 km (or 55 mph). Outside of the city on the motorways you can travel at speeds of up to 110 km (or 68 mph). Note that there are speed cameras everywhere around Bastia.

  • Where are the best places to park in Bastia?

    Parking in the evening and on weekends is easy to find in Bastia, even on the street. But if you are not comfortable with this option, there are several parking lots and garages where you can safely park your hire vehicle. This includes lots by the port, such as Parking Vieux Port and a couple of underground garages.

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

    On average a car hire in Bastia costs €59 per day.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at Poretta airport (BIA)?

    The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Poretta airport to off-airport locations is Alamo.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Bastia?

    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 Bastia?

    A Mini car hire in Bastia costs €26 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Economy car hire cost in Bastia?

    An Economy car hire in Bastia costs €23 per day, on average.

Bastia car rental reviews and directory

 
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Hertz

7.2

Good

Read 29 reviews

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.1

Value for money

7.3

2 locations in Bastia

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Aeroport De Poretta

+33 1 73 17 23 10

Monday07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday07:00 - 23:59
Thursday07:00 - 23:59
Friday07:00 - 23:59
Saturday07:00 - 23:59
Sunday07:00 - 23:59

Immeuble Novelty

+33 1 73 17 23 17

Monday17:00 - 19:0007:00 - 23:59
Tuesday07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday17:00 - 19:0007:00 - 23:59
Thursday07:00 - 23:5917:00 - 19:00
Friday17:00 - 19:0007:00 - 23:59
Saturday17:00 - 19:0007:00 - 23:59

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10.0 Wonderful

Beatrice, Jul 2025

Compact

KAYAK
Good car. Excellent service. Highly recommend.

8.0 Very Good

Mike, Jun 2024

Compact

KAYAK
We thought we were getting a gasoline automatic compact car for this rental, but upon arrival at the Hertz location we were notified we were being switched to an electric car. Hindsight, we would likely have adjusted our travel plans and day by day itinerary had we known we were getting an electric car and the challenges we would face with it. As part of the pickup process, I would recommend your agent(s) ask the customer if they are familiar with electric cars and how to charge them. If not, they should provide a quick hands-on demonstration or at least instruction sheet on how to set up the car for charging. At our first charging point, we ended up figuring this out on the fly trying to reference the cars manuals (in an other language) and googling online. Eventually we figured the process out but we probably wasted an hour in doing so. In addition to that we were sold an e-motum card to make charging easier and more convenient. Unfortunately our first charging station we picked from the app happened to be a very slow charging station (would have taken 6+ hours to charge) so once we realized this, we had to abandon that charging station and drive somewhere else to find a fast charger. I would recommend your agents speak to this as well during the car pickup process as that knowledge for electric newbies like us would have saved us a lot of time and we could have planned our trip accordingly. The other issue we ran into is that the hotel we were staying at only had freshmile charging stations. I'm assuming freshmile would have a similar card program like e-motum, and that would have been more helpful for us as when we get back to the hotel each night, we could put the vehicle on charge for the next day. Instead, we had to seek out an e-motum station on our way back each day, sit in a parking lot for an hour while it recharged before we could go back to the hotel. I'm not sure if freshmile cards are offered through Hertz or not, but that would have been better in our case vs e-motum. Aside from the challenges above related to the nuances of electric, the reservation, pickup and dropoff process were otherwise good. Mike

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2022

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Great car at a great price, helpful friendly staff. A great hire car company.

1 out of 10

Budget

6.9

Okay

Read 2 reviews

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

6.6

One location in Bastia

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Apt Poretta

+33 4 95 54 54 09

Monday07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday07:00 - 23:59
Thursday07:00 - 23:59
Friday07:00 - 23:59
Saturday07:00 - 23:59
Sunday07:00 - 23:59

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Rent@Car

10.0

Wonderful

2 locations in Bastia

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Port de TOGA

+33 4 95 34 14 14

Opening times not available

Rt 10, Station VITO

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Avis

8.5

Very Good

One location in Bastia

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1 Bis Rue Jose Luccioni

+33 4 95 31 95 64

Monday07:30 - 12:0017:30 - 20:00
Tuesday07:30 - 12:0017:30 - 20:00
Wednesday17:30 - 20:0007:30 - 12:00
Thursday07:30 - 12:0017:30 - 20:00
Friday07:30 - 12:0017:30 - 20:00
Saturday07:30 - 12:00

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Europcar

8.4

Very Good

One location in Bastia

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3 Rue Chanoine Leschi

+33 4 95 31 59 29

Opening times not available

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keddy by Europcar

7.3

Good

4 locations in Bastia

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3 Rue Chanoine Leschi

Opening times not available

40 Route De Ghisoni

+33 4 95 56 05 82

Opening times not available

8 Rue De La Citerne

+33 6 16 48 94 04

Opening times not available

Poretta Airport

+33 4 95 30 09 50

Monday08:00 - 23:00
Tuesday08:00 - 23:00
Wednesday08:00 - 23:00
Thursday08:00 - 23:00
Friday08:00 - 23:00
Saturday08:00 - 23:00
Sunday08:00 - 23:00

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Thrifty

7.3

Good

One location in Bastia

Locations in Bastia

Aeroport De Poretta

+33 1 73 17 23 10

Monday07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday07:00 - 23:59
Thursday07:00 - 23:59
Friday07:00 - 23:59
Saturday07:00 - 23:59
Sunday07:00 - 23:59

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Dollar

6.7

Okay

One location in Bastia

Locations in Bastia

Aeroport De Poretta

+33 1 73 17 23 10

Monday07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday07:00 - 23:59
Thursday07:00 - 23:59
Friday07:00 - 23:59
Saturday07:00 - 23:59
Sunday07:00 - 23:59

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FLIZZR

7.4

Good

One location in Bastia

Locations in Bastia

Aeroport de Bastia Poretta

Opening times not available

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Cargo Bastia

No score available yet

2 locations in Bastia

Locations in Bastia

Quai Nouveau

Opening times not available

Rond Point de Casamozza

+33 4 95 38 31 14

Opening times not available

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AutoEurope

No score available yet

One location in Bastia

Locations in Bastia

Europcar 3 Rue Chanoine Leschi

Opening times not available

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63 travellers who hired a car in Bastia gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.2

Car hire locations in or near Bastia

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Car hire insurance in Bastia

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver

Some Bastia car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend always be aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Bastia.

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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 no-deductible option to your Bastia car hire.

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Everything you need to know for your car hire in Bastia

Bastia car hire information

Pick-up locationBastia
Car types
Hire locations17
Airport locations8

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