Bordeaux car rentals from $18/day

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?

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.

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.

On average a rental car in Bordeaux costs $55 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Bordeaux found in the last 2 weeks is $25.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Rentscape ($18/day), Sixt ($28/day) and KeynGo ($31/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Rentscape 195 Cr de la Marne, Bordeaux 33800 (1 miles from city center).

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Bordeaux. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Bordeaux is $7.48 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $90 and $120, depending on the car size.

Economy (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Bordeaux.

Car rental companies onsite at Bordeaux airport include Hertz, LOCA MALIN, Avis, Budget, SICILY BY CAR, Thrifty and Dollar.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Bordeaux airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Goldcar Rental SP, National, and Thrifty.

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

An Economy car rental in Bordeaux costs $51 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Bordeaux costs $49 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Bordeaux costs $118 per day, on average.

In Bordeaux, cars are most frequently rented at Liigu Bordeaux Airport (BOD) (7 miles from city center).

On average a rental car in Bordeaux costs $387 per week ($55 per day).

On average a rental car in Bordeaux costs $1,659 per month ($55 per day).

Most car rental providers in Bordeaux offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Bordeaux, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 34 car rental agencies in Bordeaux.

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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Bordeaux so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

The major roads that serve Bordeaux include Autoroute 630, which runs around the edge of the city center, south to north; and Autoroute 89, connecting eastern Bordeaux with the neighboring city of Libourne. Autoroute 62 is another major road that runs southeast toward Toulouse.

To get a cheap car rental in Bordeaux, you’ll have to be over a particular age, depending on the car rental provider, and have a credit card and a valid driver’s license. Additionally, depending on the business, you must have had your license for at least one or two years. The automobile rental company will likely want an International Driver's Permit in addition to your original driver's license if you are arriving in the city from another country and your country's driver's license does not use the Latin alphabet.