Bordeaux car hires from €16
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Cheap car hire in Bordeaux
KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Bordeaux
- Whether a trip to a winery, the Stadium Matmut Atlantique to enjoy European football, or a visit to Le Lac in the west of the city, a hire car can bring you conveniently to all your dream destinations. Explore the famous wine region in your own time and pace and get the best out of the beautiful French landscape surrounding the city.
- Pick up a hire car upon your arrival at the Bordeaux-Merignac Airport, located about 7 miles from the city center. hire car companies like Avis, Europcar, Sixt, Hertz, or Firefly can be found in the connecting wing of A-B and offer vehicles in all sizes and shapes, depending on what you want to do on your trip and how much space is needed. The quickest way to Bordeaux is via the Avenue Francois Mitterand.
- As Bordeaux is a popular wine region, wine tastings are among the most famous tourist activities in the city, and therefore drunk driving is particularly paid attention to by the authorities and met with severe consequences. Up to 0.05% BAC is legally permitted, so ensuring that the blood alcohol level does not rise above this percentage is crucial in order to avoid hefty fines, getting into accidents, and impoundment of the hire car.
- Bordeaux City has many one-way streets, which can make navigating through the roads a bit of a challenge. Traffic and speed limit signs are also often not clearly marked, so adapting to the speed of other cars and generally driving defensively and attentively is important. When entering a roundabout, the car inside the roundabout always has the right of way.
- 25% of our users found a car hire in Bordeaux for €37 or less
- Book your car hire in Bordeaux at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Off-airport car hire locations in Bordeaux are around 48% more expensive than airport locations on average
- Standard hire cars in Bordeaux are around 39% more expensive than other car types, on average
Bordeaux car hire experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users
FAQs about hiring a car in Bordeaux
What type of car is recommended for driving in Bordeaux?
If you want a true French all-around experience, a Renault Clio is a perfect choice, as it combines French manufacturing with the compactness city drivers need. The Renault Clio is also one of the most favored cars in France, so why not give it a go?
What’s the speed limit in Bordeaux?
As speed limit signs are not always clearly marked, it is good to know the general limit regulations in France. Speed limits are given in kilometers per hour and in residential areas up to 50 km/h (31 mph) is permitted. Outside of town, 90 km/h (55 mph) is allowed and up to 130 km/h (80 mph) on highways.
Where are the best places to park in Bordeaux?
Most of the major attractions within the city are easily reachable by foot, so parking at a P+R in the outskirts and taking a tram in can be a good option. P+Rs include the La Gardette, Buttinière, or Les Aubiers, all of which are located along a public tram. Street parking is also a possibility for travelers who want to be closer to the center, but there are limited possibilities and it is usually more expensive.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Bordeaux?
On average a car hire in Bordeaux costs €45 per day.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Bordeaux?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at LOCA MALIN (€16/day), Thrifty (€29/day) and Rentscape (€32/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at LOCA MALIN Aéroport de Bordeaux Mérignac, Bordeaux, France - Mainland 33700 (10 kilometres from the city centre).
How much is the price of fuel in Bordeaux?
The average price of fuel in Bordeaux is €6.77 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between €81 and €108, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Bordeaux?
Standard (Peugeot 5008 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Bordeaux.
Which car hire agencies are at Bordeaux airport (BOD)?
Car hire companies onsite at Bordeaux airport include LOCA MALIN, Budget, Dollar, Thrifty, Hertz and SICILY BY CAR.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Bordeaux airport (BOD)?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Bordeaux airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Goldcar Rental SP, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Sixt, Dollar, Thrifty, Hertz and keddy by Europcar.
How can I find car hires near me in Bordeaux?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Standard car hire cost in Bordeaux?
A Standard car hire in Bordeaux costs €85 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in Bordeaux?
A Compact car hire in Bordeaux costs €52 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Bordeaux?
An Economy car hire in Bordeaux costs €42 per day, on average.
What is the most popular car hire location in Bordeaux?
In Bordeaux, cars are most frequently hired at Alamo Enterprise Rent A Car (10 km from city centre ).
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Bordeaux?
On average a car hire in Bordeaux costs €315 per week (€45 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Bordeaux?
On average a car hire in Bordeaux costs €1,349 per month (€45 per day).
Bordeaux car rental reviews and directory
Europcar
7.9
Good
1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.9
Value for money
7.9
One location in Bordeaux
Locations in Bordeaux
Hall 3 Belcier N 1 Parking P4
+33 825 00 42 46
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7.9 Good
Aug 2021
Sixt
7.7
Good
15 reviewsCleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.8
Value for money
7.3
2 locations in Bordeaux
Locations in Bordeaux
137 Rue des Terres de Borde
+33 5 56 92 08 35
64 Cours Georges Clemenceau
+33 5 35 14 01 95
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10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2022
8.0 Very Good
Jun 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2022
Budget
7.1
Good
4 reviewsCleanliness
8.4
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.5
Value for money
7.0
3 locations in Bordeaux
Locations in Bordeaux
14 Rue Roullet
+33 8 20 61 16 74
Aeroport De Merignac
+33 821 23 04 98
Gare Sncf Hall3 Sortie Belcier
+33 820 61 16 74
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10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2023
2.0 Poor
Aug 2022
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6.8
Okay
8 reviewsCleanliness
6.7
Comfort
7.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.7
Value for money
6.2
2 locations in Bordeaux
Locations in Bordeaux
1 Rue La Seigliere
+33 5 56 92 74 17
137 Rue Des Terres De Bordes
+33 5 56 92 19 62
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10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2023
2.0 Poor
Nov 2022
2.0 Poor
Apr 2022
Rent@Car
6.0
Okay
1 reviewCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.0
Value for money
6.0
4 locations in Bordeaux
Locations in Bordeaux
204 Cours de la Marne
+33 5 56 33 60 75
295 Avenue Thiers
+33 5 57 80 32 32
Bordeaux Airport BOD
+33 5 56 13 16 80
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6.0 Okay
Oct 2023
Hertz
5.8
Fair
11 reviewsCleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
6.1
6 locations in Bordeaux
Locations in Bordeaux
137 Rue Des Terres De Borde
+33 825 00 24 00
26 Rue Des Terres De Borde
+33 825 00 24 00
26 Rue Terres De Borde
+33 825 00 24 00
275 Rue De La Benauge
+33 5 57 71 58 90
Aeroport De Merignac
+33 825 00 24 00
Rue Hubert Latham
+33 5 40 24 04 21
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8.0 Very Good
Oct 2022
6.4 Okay
Sep 2019
Pros:
The car was recent, cheap, and drove really well The staff did their best to helpCons:
The waiting time at the airport was pretty long both on pickup and dropoff The car had a lot of marks of dirtiness inside and outside2.0 Poor
May 2023
4.0 Mediocre
May 2023
2.0 Poor
Apr 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2023
Avis
3.5
Poor
2 reviewsCleanliness
6.0
Comfort
5.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.0
Value for money
4.5
3 locations in Bordeaux
Locations in Bordeaux
14 Rue Roullet
+33 8 20 61 16 74
Aeroport De Merignac
+33 821 23 04 98
Gare Sncf Hall3 Sortie Belcier
+33 820 61 16 74
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8.0 Very Good
May 2024
2.0 Poor
Jun 2022
LOCA MALIN
10.0
Wonderful
No reviews available
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
2 locations in Bordeaux
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Dollar
8.0
Very Good
No reviews available
Cleanliness
6.6
Comfort
6.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
6.6
3 locations in Bordeaux
Locations in Bordeaux
137 Rue Des Terres De Borde
+33 5 57 59 05 95
275 Rue De La Benauge
+33 5 57 71 58 90
Aeroport De Merignac
+33 825 00 24 00
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Thrifty
7.2
Good
No reviews available
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
8.0
3 locations in Bordeaux
Locations in Bordeaux
137 Rue Des Terres De Borde
+33 5 57 59 05 95
275 Rue De La Benauge
+33 5 57 71 58 90
Aeroport De Merignac
+33 825 00 24 00
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Alamo
6.6
Okay
No reviews available
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
6.0
One location in Bordeaux
Locations in Bordeaux
137 Rue Des Terres De Bordes
+33 5 56 92 19 62
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Rentscape
8.4
Very Good
No reviews available
One location in Bordeaux
Locations in Bordeaux
195 Cr de la Marne, Bordeaux
+33 5 56 92 59 70
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137 Rue Des Terres De Bordes
+33 5 56 92 19 62
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Cabine IR Location parking - Merignac Airport Avenue Rene Cassin - Merignac
+33 5 64 12 09 80
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2 locations in Bordeaux
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134 Rue des Terres de Borde
+33 5 56 92 08 35
64 Cours Georges Clemenceau
+33 5 35 14 01 95
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2 locations in Bordeaux
from€37/dayLocations in Bordeaux
7 avenue de Magudas
+33 5 56 13 16 80
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6 locations in Bordeaux
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2-4 Avenue de Tourville
+33 6 69 62 34 14
44 bis Quai Deschamps
+33 5 56 67 67 40
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4 locations in Bordeaux
Locations in Bordeaux
19 Rue Pierre Loti
+33 5 56 68 98 27
24 Quai De La Souys
+33 5 56 86 06 26
358 Rue Pasteur
+33 5 56 08 11 87
Pick-up BOD : Parking express - terminus Tram
+33 5 56 04 04 56
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2 locations in Bordeaux
Locations in Bordeaux
1 Rue De La Segliere
+33 5 56 92 74 17
N1 Rue D Armagnac
+33 5 56 92 19 62
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32 avenue de Magudas
+33 5 56 34 24 52
Rue General De Larminat
+33 5 57 01 11 11
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from€32/dayLocations in Bordeaux
3, Avenue de Magudas
+33 5 56 13 24 90
Hall 3 Belcier N 1 Parking P4 St Jean Belcier Pont Du Guit Niv 5
+33 9 77 40 32 59
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2 locations in Bordeaux
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29 Boulevard Antoine Gautier
+33 5 56 05 60 00
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2 locations in Bordeaux
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Bordeaux Saint-Jean TGV station
+33 1 86 76 14 79
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11 Quai de la Souys
+33 5 56 86 06 26
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Merignac Airport
+33 5 56 47 52 21
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When to book a car hire in Bordeaux
Car hire insurance in Bordeaux
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver
Some Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux.
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 Bordeaux car hire.
Everything you need to know for your car hire in Bordeaux
Bordeaux car hire information
| Pick-up location | Bordeaux |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Intermediate SUV, Mini, Passenger van, People carrier |
| Hire locations | 74 |
| Airport locations | 20 |
| Popular agencies | LOCA MALIN, Rentscape, Thrifty, keddy by Europcar, SICILY BY CAR |