Toulouse car hires from €33

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 €51 per day.

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

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Blagnac airport to off-airport locations include Budget, Europcar, keddy by Europcar, Hertz, Avis, FLIZZR, Thrifty, Goldcar Rental SP and Sixt.

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

An Intermediate car hire in Toulouse costs €59 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Toulouse costs €48 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Toulouse costs €80 per day, on average.

In Toulouse, cars are most frequently hired at Goldcar Rental SP Aéroport de Toulouse-Blagnac, Avenue de Rome (7 km from city centre ).