Car Hire at Tours Airport

Airport travel guide

Located in the southwestern corner of the country, Toulouse is sometimes left in the shadow of more famous French destinations like Paris, Nice, and Bordeaux. But those who give it a chance will discover not only a city with a magnificent past and exciting present but also a surrounding region with a unique identity and plenty to see and do. Here’s our pick of attractions in and around Toulouse:

• Churches and monasteries. Inhabited for more than 3,000 years, the city of Toulouse is actually significantly older than Christianity. All the same, the faith has played an important part in its culture and history which is best exemplified by Toulouse’s many beautiful religious buildings. The 800-year-old Basilica of Saint Sernin is arguably the most famous and most visited of these, but make time for the gothic Saint Stephen Cathedral, the Convent of the Jacobins, and the Augustinian monastery, now turned into a museum of fine arts.
• Albi. Speaking of religious history, another gem of the Occitanie region is the town of Albi. Nowadays a relaxed settlement of fewer than 50,000 people, it is home to the stunning Albi Cathedral. Its construction took almost 200 years, but nowadays, together with the surrounding Episcopal City complex, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site. In addition to that, Albi is also famous for the Cathar Castles, impressive medieval buildings that once belonged to a religious movement of the same name before it was rooted out by Catholicism. Albi was also the hometown of the French post-impressionist Toulouse-Lautrec and there’s a museum in the artist’s honour. Located just 75 km (46 mi) northeast of Toulouse, Albi can be reached in about an hour by car.
• Pyrenees National Park. When people think of mountains in France, it’s the Alps that usually come up first. But on the other side of the country, shared with Spain and Andorra, is another mountain chain which, while not as high, is considered by many to be equally impressive. Made up of breathtaking peaks, well-marked hiking trails, and pristine highland lakes, and home to many unique flora and fauna species, the national park is the best place to get familiar with this impressive range. Located about 155 km (96 mi) southwest of Toulouse, the national park can be reached in about two hours.

Top international routes

• Madrid
• Amsterdam
• Munich
• Lisbon
• London
• Algiers

Main airlines

easyJet, Ryanair, Volotea, Air France, Air Algerie, and Air Arabia Maroc

Terminals

A single large terminal building, divided into smaller halls, serves all international and domestic flights.

Location

Toulouse airport is about 6.7 km (4.1 mi) from the city center. Motorway A62, Avenue d’Elche, Chemin du Sang de Serp, Avenue Emile Dewoitine, and Boulevard de l'Embouchure are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.

Most popular types of hire car

• Small cars - starting at £13 per day
• Medium cars - starting at £16 per day
• SUVs - starting at £21 per day
• Large cars - starting at £18 per day
• People Carriers - starting at £36 per day
• Station wagons - starting at £29 per day
• Premium cars - starting at £40 per day

Car hire desks

Most are located in Arrivals area C, with some also in Arrivals area B.

Services and facilities

You’ll find fast food restaurants, cafeterias, full service restaurants, and a bakery, as well as various stores and gift shops. Duty-free outlets are available to passengers leaving the EU. You’ll also find ATMs, currency exchanges, three hotels close to the airport, a children’s play area, baby changing rooms, first aid service, and a prayer room. The airport is well equipped for travelers with reduced mobility, and special assistance is available, but you should contact your airline in advance if you’d like this service. You can find more information on the airport's official website.

Nearest petrol station

Leclerc Blagnac, located at Avenue Georges Brassens, 31700 Blagnac, can be reached in about four minutes and is open 24/7. There are many other gas stations near Toulouse Airport and on the way to the city.

Popular one-way hires

• Marseille (413 km / 256 mi)
• Nice (571 km / 355 mi)
• Paris (680 km / 422 mi)
• Tarbes (159 km / 99 mi)
• Limoges (291 km / 181 mi)
• Perpignan (216 km / 134 mi)