Carcassonne car hire

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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Carcassonne

  • Enjoy the freedom and hassle-free convenience of travelling around Carcassonne and the wider Occitanie region anytime you like. Only with a car hire in Carcassonne can you and your travel companions enjoy the sort of mobility and comfort that is limited by other modes of public transport. A good number of primary roads offer opportunities to discover distant places such as the town of Béziers 56 miles east via A61/A9 or the prefecture of Perpignan about 71 miles south via A61/A9.
  • Carcassonne Airport (CCF) is the closest airport to the city centre and therefore an ideal spot to pick up a car hire in Carcassonne after your flight arrives. Options at this airport include local companies like Citer or international ones like Hertz and Europcar. The Car Hire Centre is located in the main terminal building, so there’s no need for shuttle transfer. Upon exiting at the International Arrivals Hall, follow the posted directions or simply request assistance at the nearest Information Desk.
  • Carcassonne has an excellent network of primary and secondary roads in and around it, which makes it quite vulnerable to morning and evening rush hour traffic. A key location is the ring road around the Bastide St. Louis created by the N113, D119 and Boulevard de Varsovie. It encloses a tight patchwork of streets, which often see high levels of pedestrian and cycle traffic as well. Due to the prohibition on vehicles within the gates of the Old Town, you can expect very high volumes of vehicular activity on surrounding streets like D104, Rue Gustave Nadaud and Chemin des Ourtets.
  • Peak rush hour period during the weekdays outbound and inbound to Carcassonne city centre are 07:00-09:00, 13:00-15:00 and again from 18:00-20:30. Expect delays on the N113, D118 and D119 during these times, and traffic jams are frequent at the D6161 circular west of the Old Town and where Boulevard Henry Bouffett crosses the D6161. During the summer months from June to September, an influx of tourists will exacerbate traffic patterns causing increased gridlock on inner-city Street and primary roads.
  • Book your car hire in Carcassonne at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Standard hire cars in Carcassonne are around 111% more expensive than other car types, on average
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FAQs about hiring a car in Carcassonne

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Carcassonne?

    With medieval cities like Carcassonne, small compacts and economy cars are best for handling the narrow interior streets and are more fuel efficient if you are likely to spend long hours behind the wheel. Larger passenger cars like SUVs and luxury models have more storage capacity and are usually more comfortable than their smaller siblings.

  • What’s the speed limit in Carcassonne?

    The legal speed limit within the city of Carcassonne is 31mph on urban streets, except where restrictions apply. The speed limit on rural roads travelling through less populated areas is 55mph and the maximum speed for motorists along major roads like the N113 is 80mph. CCTV and traffic cams are not as widely used in France as the UK, but they do exist, so always pay attention to speed signs and slowdown near junctions to avoid accidents or fines.

  • Where are the best places to park in Carcassonne?

    There are three public surface car parksjust outside the Old Town: City Parking P0 and P1 at Porte Narbonnaise and City Parking P2 at Port D’Aude. Hours of operation at both are 08:00-20:00 and free between 20:00-08:00 with a tariff of around €1 (£0.90) for 2h 15min where the first 30min is free. From July-September, there is a free daily shuttle from each car park to the gates of the city. There is also free parking space near Bellevue Wharf, College Bastion and the corner of Boulevard Barbes and Boulevard Marcou.

  • How much is the price of fuel in Carcassonne?

    The average price of fuel in Carcassonne is R129,33 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R1 552 and R2 069, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Carcassonne?

    Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Carcassonne.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Carcassonne?

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

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in Carcassonne?

    A Standard car hire in Carcassonne costs R1 250 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in Carcassonne?

    A Mini car hire in Carcassonne costs R592 per day, on average.

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Carcassonne car rental reviews and directory 
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Dollar

10,0

Wonderful

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Best rated

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Carcassonne

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Carcassonne Ap

+33 4 68 71 00 55

Monday10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday10:00 - 17:00
Thursday10:00 - 17:00
Friday10:00 - 17:00
Sunday11:00 - 18:00

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keddy by Europcar

10,0

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

9.0

One location in Carcassonne

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Locations in Carcassonne

Carcassonne airport

04 68 72 23 69

Monday08:30 - 18:00
Tuesday14:00 - 17:3008:30 - 18:00
Wednesday14:00 - 17:3008:30 - 18:00
Thursday14:00 - 17:3008:30 - 18:00
Friday08:30 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 14:00
Sunday13:00 - 19:00

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10,0 Wonderful

Ian, Oct 2023

Economy

KAYAK
Very professional

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
The staff were really helpful

1 out of 1

SICILY BY CAR

10,0

Wonderful

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Carcassonne

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58 avenue Franklin Roosevelt

+33 4 68 11 74 10

Opening times not available

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10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Compact SUV

KAYAK
Excellent team at Carcassonne

1 out of 1

Avis

9,0

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

8.0

4 locations in Carcassonne

Locations in Carcassonne

337 Rue Jacques De Vaucanson

+33 4 68 25 05 84

Monday08:00 - 19:30
Tuesday08:00 - 19:3014:00 - 17:30
Wednesday08:00 - 19:30
Thursday08:00 - 19:3012:30 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 19:30
Saturday14:00 - 17:30
Sunday14:30 - 17:00

Aeroport De Salvaza

+33 4 68 25 92 88

Monday13:30 - 18:0009:30 - 13:30
Tuesday14:00 - 17:3010:00 - 17:00
Wednesday12:30 - 17:0015:00 - 18:00
Thursday10:00 - 17:0014:00 - 17:30
Friday09:00 - 14:0010:00 - 17:00
Saturday14:00 - 17:3010:30 - 14:00
Sunday12:30 - 17:0015:30 - 18:00

Aeroport Salvaza

+33 4 68 25 05 84

Monday08:00 - 19:30
Tuesday08:00 - 19:3014:00 - 17:30
Wednesday08:00 - 19:30
Thursday12:30 - 17:0008:00 - 19:30
Friday08:00 - 19:30
Saturday14:00 - 17:30
Sunday14:30 - 17:00

Gare Sncf

+33 4 68 25 05 84

Monday14:00 - 17:3009:00 - 14:00
Tuesday14:00 - 17:3009:00 - 14:00
Wednesday14:00 - 17:3009:00 - 14:00
Thursday14:00 - 17:3009:00 - 14:00
Friday09:00 - 14:0014:00 - 17:30

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Europcar

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

7.0

One location in Carcassonne

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Apt De Carcassonne En Pays Cathare

+33 4 68 72 23 69

Opening times not available

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Alamo

5,2

Fair

Cleanliness

4.8

Comfort

5.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.8

Value for money

5.2

One location in Carcassonne

Locations in Carcassonne

Aeroport

+33 4 68 71 69 97

Monday14:00 - 17:3009:00 - 14:00
Tuesday14:00 - 17:3009:00 - 14:00
Wednesday14:00 - 17:3009:00 - 14:00
Thursday09:00 - 14:0014:00 - 17:30
Friday14:00 - 17:3009:00 - 14:00
Saturday09:00 - 14:0014:00 - 17:30
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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Hertz

4,0

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.0

Value for money

3.0

2 locations in Carcassonne

Locations in Carcassonne

650 Bld Henri Bouffet

+33 4 68 72 97 15

Monday13:00 - 19:0008:30 - 18:00
Wednesday14:00 - 17:30
Friday13:00 - 19:00
Sunday09:00 - 14:0012:30 - 17:00

Carcassonne Ap

+33 4 68 71 00 55

Monday10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday10:00 - 17:00
Thursday10:00 - 17:00
Friday10:00 - 17:00
Sunday11:00 - 18:00

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4,0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Compact

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Reliability of the car was good, however I had booked to pick up car at 12pm on the 13th of July and duly arrived at 11:45 only to find that the rental office did not open till 2PM, if I had know this I would have planned accordingly.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2,0

Poor

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

2.0

One location in Carcassonne

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Aeroport

+33 4 68 71 69 97

Monday14:00 - 17:3009:00 - 14:00
Tuesday09:00 - 14:0014:00 - 17:30
Wednesday09:00 - 14:0014:00 - 17:30
Thursday09:00 - 14:0014:00 - 17:30
Friday09:00 - 14:0014:00 - 17:30
Saturday14:00 - 17:3009:00 - 14:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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Thrifty

9,5

Wonderful

One location in Carcassonne

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Carcassonne Ap

+33 4 68 71 00 55

Monday10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday10:00 - 17:00
Thursday10:00 - 17:00
Friday10:00 - 17:00
Sunday11:00 - 18:00

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National

9,3

Wonderful

One location in Carcassonne

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Aeroport

+33 4 68 71 69 97

Monday14:00 - 17:3009:00 - 14:00
Tuesday14:00 - 17:3009:00 - 14:00
Wednesday14:00 - 17:3009:00 - 14:00
Thursday09:00 - 14:0014:00 - 17:30
Friday14:00 - 17:3009:00 - 14:00
Saturday09:00 - 14:0014:00 - 17:30
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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Rent@Car

8,0

Very Good

One location in Carcassonne

Locations in Carcassonne

58, Avenue Franklin Roosevelt

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Sixt

7,6

Good

2 locations in Carcassonne

Locations in Carcassonne

1 Avenue du Maréchal Joffre

+33 1 70 97 61 11

Monday08:30 - 18:00
Tuesday08:30 - 18:00
Wednesday08:30 - 18:00
Thursday08:30 - 18:00
Friday08:30 - 18:00

335 Rue Jacques de Vaucanson

+33 4 11 20 03 73

Monday08:00 - 19:30
Tuesday08:00 - 19:30
Wednesday08:00 - 19:30
Thursday08:00 - 19:30
Friday08:00 - 19:30
Saturday09:00 - 14:00
Sunday09:00 - 14:00

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Goldcar Rental SP

5,0

Fair

One location in Carcassonne

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Carcassonne-Salvaza

Opening times not available

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FLIZZR

7,4

Good

One location in Carcassonne

Locations in Carcassonne

335 Rue Jacques De Vaucanson

Opening times not available

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Free2Move

No score available yet

5 locations in Carcassonne

Locations in Carcassonne

2000 Bd François-Xavier Fafeur

+33 9 71 09 10 69

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445 Rue Gustave Eiffel

+33 4 68 10 38 00

Monday14:00 - 17:3008:00 - 19:30
Tuesday14:00 - 17:3008:00 - 19:30
Wednesday14:00 - 17:3008:00 - 19:30
Thursday14:00 - 17:3008:00 - 19:30
Friday14:00 - 17:3008:00 - 19:30

49, Boulevard Barbes

+33 1 76 35 06 40

Monday09:00 - 14:0014:00 - 17:30
Tuesday09:00 - 14:0014:00 - 17:30
Wednesday09:00 - 14:0014:00 - 17:30
Thursday09:00 - 14:0014:00 - 17:30
Friday09:00 - 14:0014:00 - 17:30

580 Rue Gustave Eiffel

+33 4 68 78 00 11

Monday09:00 - 14:0014:00 - 17:30
Tuesday09:00 - 14:0014:00 - 17:30
Wednesday09:00 - 14:0014:00 - 17:30
Thursday14:00 - 17:3009:00 - 14:00
Friday09:00 - 14:0014:00 - 17:30

Rocade Ouest Bp 1089

+33 6 45 85 99 92

Monday14:00 - 17:3008:30 - 18:00
Tuesday08:30 - 18:0014:00 - 17:30
Wednesday08:30 - 18:0014:00 - 17:30
Thursday14:00 - 17:3008:30 - 18:00
Friday14:00 - 17:3008:30 - 18:00

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

2 locations in Carcassonne

Locations in Carcassonne

335 Rue Jacques de Vaucanson

Opening times not available

Gare Sncf

Opening times not available

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ADA

No score available yet

One location in Carcassonne

Locations in Carcassonne

Rue Claude Chappe - ZA St Jean de l'Arnouze

+33 4 68 11 71 92

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Citer

No score available yet

One location in Carcassonne

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Aeroport

+33 4 68 71 69 97

Monday08:30 - 18:00
Tuesday08:30 - 18:00
Wednesday08:30 - 18:00
Thursday08:30 - 18:00
Friday08:30 - 18:00
Saturday08:30 - 18:00
Sunday08:30 - 18:00

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Firefly

No score available yet

One location in Carcassonne

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Carcassonne Airport

Opening times not available

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Rhodium

No score available yet

One location in Carcassonne

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Carcassonne-Salvaza

Opening times not available

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Shouqi

No score available yet

One location in Carcassonne

Locations in Carcassonne

Apt De Carcassonne En Pays Cathare

+86 10 6064 1387

Opening times not available

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UCAR

No score available yet

One location in Carcassonne

Locations in Carcassonne

260 rue Gustave Eiffel

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20 travellers who hired a car in Carcassonne gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.4

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