Car rental at Bordeaux Airport

All the car hire companies are located in the public area, located directly outside the arrivals terminal, in the parking lot. All the offices are clearly marked, and it only takes a short 2min walk to get there.

Most of the car rental offices have operating hours between 08:30 or 9:30 and 20:00. If you need to collect or return a car before or after these times, you will need to make some arrangements with the companies. If you want to avoid an additional fee, you can choose to wait at one of the lounges or restaurants and enjoy some delicious French food.

We always suggest that you read the terms and conditions in the paperwork and ask for clarification if you have any doubts. Inspect your vehicle thoroughly for any damage, and preferably with the desk agent. If you find any anomalies, report them immediately so they can add them to the car description. With a limited mileage rental, always keep notes of the miles driven every day, or take pictures. By doing this you have a way to double-check your extra miles invoice. Finally, remember to familiarise yourself with the car and the controls before you start your trip. If you think there might be a problem, or you are not comfortable driving the model, let the company know.

All the car hire companies have automatic cars, but there are not a lot. Should you need an automatic car, we suggest you book well in advance and confirm it after getting your booking confirmation. Bordeaux is also environmentally friendly, so you can book a hybrid or electric car via one of the providers. It's easy to book through KAYAK. Just select all your search filters, including "zero emissions" or ''hybrid" and you can compare the options.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Bordeaux-Merignac Airport to off-airport locations include Ace, Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar, Firefly, and FLIZZR.