La Rochelle car rentals

Some car rental companies in La Rochelle which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Hertz, Avis and Europcar

On average a rental car in La Rochelle costs $53 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Avis ($34/day), Sixt ($41/day) and Europcar ($88/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Avis 166 Bld Joffre 17013 (1 miles from city center).

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in La Rochelle. 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 La Rochelle is $7.56 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $91 and $121, depending on the car size.

Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in La Rochelle.

Car rental companies onsite at Laleu airport include Hertz, Avis, Sixt, Europcar, Enterprise and Thrifty.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Laleu airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Avis, Sixt, Europcar, Alamo, Enterprise, and Thrifty.

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

A Mini car rental in La Rochelle costs $46 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in La Rochelle costs $43 per day, on average.

A Economy car rental in La Rochelle costs $89 per day, on average.

In La Rochelle, cars are most frequently rented at Hertz Rue Du Jura (2 miles from city center).

On average a rental car in La Rochelle costs $370 per week ($53 per day).

On average a rental car in La Rochelle costs $1,587 per month ($53 per day).

In La Rochelle you will most likely be best served by a modern city car, both to deal with the traffic that can get very busy and to navigate the narrow streets of the Old Town. You can be more extravagant if you’re intending to spend most of your time exploring the surround tourist attractions, then an MPV or SUV will be well suited to the task, or a saloon car if you prefer. So take your own planned schedule into account when making your choice of car hire in La Rochelle.

Pay close attention to the speed limits in La Rochelle, as they change according to the weather conditions. In the built-up areas of town the limit is 50km/h (roughly 30mph) regardless of the weather. On other roads you can travel at 90km/h (about 55mph) but this drops to 80km/h (just under 50 mph) when it rains, and to 50km/h (30mph) if visibility is less than 50 metres (around 55 yards).

The most convenient free car park close to the city centre is the one on Chemin des Remparts. From there you can take a bus into town, or walk just over half a mile yourself. Paid parking in the very centre of town can be found at the Parking Old West Port car park or Parking La Rochelle. Prices tend to average out at around €1 per hour (about £0.86).

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).