Car Rental at Bordeaux Airport

Airport travel guide

One of the main cities in Western France – and one of the great winemaking destinations of the world – is Bordeaux; the city greets thousands of visitors every year. Most of the wine-related attractions are in the villages and farms a drive away from the city center. In fact, there are many tours non-wine-drinking visitors can enjoy if they’reRiver driving and cannot sample the wine or simply don’t like wine. 

Meanwhile, the city itself boasts plenty of well-preserved architecture, as well as one of the finest riverfronts in Europe. These are four of the main attractions in Bordeaux:

• The Port of the Moon. The location of Bordeaux’s harbor on the Garonne river, the Port of the Moon is also the most visited part of the city. Named after its distinctive shape, the area is a UNESCO world heritage site and home to many of Bordeaux’s finest landmarks like the Water Mirror (the largest reflecting pool in the world) and iconic Bourse square. 
• Museums. In addition to architecture and wine, Bordeaux is also home to a good number of interesting museums. These include CAPC, the contemporary art museum that’s located in one of the most beautiful buildings in the city, Regional Museum of Aquitania, Fine Arts Museum, and a highlight among them all - the interactive City of Wine that’s in one of the most futuristic buildings in all of France.
• Churches. As in many other European cities, some of the finest architectural examples in Bordeaux are its many churches. Highlights include the 11th-12th century Church of the Holy Cross built in the distinctly Romanesque style, the Basilica of St. Michel whose spire dominates the city’s skyline, and the monumental Bordeaux Cathedral.
• Cité du Vin. This state-of-the-art interactive museum is the place to get educated about the history of wine in Bordeaux. You’ll learn about the six wine families in Bordeaux, watch a stunning documentary of Bordeaux’s wine-making regions (or “Terroirs” as they’re called), and get the most incredible view of the city from the 8th floor of the museum, which overlooks the Garonne River. What’s more is that every entry ticket includes a complimentary glass of wine!

Top international routes

• Paris
• London
• Amsterdam
• Marseille
• Palma de Mallorca
• Madrid
• Lyon
• Marrakesh
• Nice
• Geneva

Main airlines

easyJet, Volotea, Chalair Aviation, HOP!, Ryanair, and Air France

Terminals

Bordeaux Airport has three terminals. Terminal A serves primarily international flights, Terminal B is mainly used by Air France, and Terminal billi serves low-cost carriers such as Ryanair. Terminals A and B are in the same building, and you can also easily walk to Terminal billi.

Location

Bordeaux Airport is about 12 km (7.5 mi) west of Bordeaux. René Cassin/D1563, Motorway A5, Avenue Dr. Nancel Penard, Avenue Jean Cordier, Rue de Bethmann, and Rue Leo Saignat are the main roads connecting the airport to the city. The drive from the airport to the city center is approximately 20 minutes.

Most popular types of rental car

• Small cars - from $13 per day
• Medium cars - from $18 per day
• SUVs - from $16 per day
• Large cars - from $27 per day
• Vans - from $61 per day
• Premium cars - from $77 per day
• Station wagons - from $75 per day
• Convertibles - from $167 per day

Car rental desks

Most are located in the main building that hosts Terminals A and B.

Services and facilities

You’ll find a nice selection of bars, restaurants and snack kiosks, as well as different shops. The duty-free outlets are in the international departures area. There are also ATMs, a currency exchange, on-site hotels, a children’s area, workstations, and showers. The airport is well equipped for travelers with reduced mobility. You can find more information on the airport's official website.

Nearest gas station

Total, located at A630 Rocade Peripherique Aire du Truc, can be reached in about 15 minutes and is open 24/7. There are other gas stations near Bordeaux Airport and on the way to the city.

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