La Rochelle car hire information
| Pick-up location | La Rochelle |
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| Hire locations | 42 |
| Airport locations | 15 |
Cheap car hire in La Rochelle
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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in La Rochelle
- Car hire in La Rochelle will give you the chance to properly explore this French resort town on the Atlantic Coast. It’s a city steeped in history, offering many sights and experiences tucked away in the city itself, or in the coastal countryside. Ile de Re is a 30-minute drive away for nature walks and quiet beaches, connected to the city by a bridge almost 2 miles long. In the heart of the city is Vieille Ville (Old Town) where 15th-century French life has been preserved. La Rochelle is also famed for its many museums, the pick of which are the natural history museum, Musée d'Histoire Naturelle, and the large fine arts museum, Musée des Beaux-Arts.
- You can have all your La Rochelle car hire needs met at the city’s international airport once you’ve landed, La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airport. All the main car hire operators have their offices there – you’ll find them next door to the passenger car park directly opposite the arrivals hall exit. The hire company concierge will take the 2min walk with you to show you exactly where to find your car. From there it’s only a 5-minute drive to the centre of town. The airport is located on Rue du Jura.
- La Rochelle is equal parts bustling maritime port, coastal beach resort and one of France’s most historic cities, so you’ll need to be on your toes, as you’ll encounter all manner of traffic in the centre of the town. The vehicular congestion is moderate, except at rush hour, but the city has a widespread cycling culture, in the old French tradition, so you can expect local inhabitants on bicycles wherever you drive within the city limits and the adjoining residential areas.
- La Rochelle experiences the typical rush hour pattern of a commercial harbour city, so congestion is at its peak at around 08:00, reaching the same levels from 16:00 to 17:00. However, the real quirk about this city is that it also has a significant bicycle rush hour. You’ll be virtually surrounded by large groups of cyclists, commuting to and from work. Cycling traffic can get particularly dense in the town centre and inner suburbs. One of the busiest roads for vehicular traffic is the N237 especially at the large junction with the N537, just after the Avenue Raymond Poincare intersection.
- Book your car hire in La Rochelle at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about hiring a car in La Rochelle
What type of car is recommended for driving in La Rochelle?
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.
What’s the speed limit 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).
Where are the best places to park in La Rochelle?
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).
How much is the price of fuel in La Rochelle?
The average price of fuel in La Rochelle is R139,80 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R1 678 and R2 237, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in La Rochelle?
Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in La Rochelle.
How can I find car hires near me in La Rochelle?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Mini car hire cost in La Rochelle?
A Mini car hire in La Rochelle costs R1 112 per day, on average.
La Rochelle car rental reviews and directory
Hertz
10,0
Wonderful
1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
4 locations in La Rochelle
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
10,0
Wonderful
1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
2.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
6.0
2 locations in La Rochelle
Avis
9,6
Wonderful
4 reviewsCleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.6
Value for money
8.0
2 locations in La Rochelle
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Aug 2022
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10,0 Wonderful
Jun 2022
Sixt
4,5
Mediocre
2 reviewsCleanliness
7.0
Comfort
6.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
4.0
2 locations in La Rochelle
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4,0 Mediocre
May 2021
Pros:
The car was an electric one with very limited mileage, the staff then offered me a super expensive alternative which i had to decline and changed my plans... I could not even cancel the order on the booking page...Cons:
Everything...10,0 Wonderful
Dec 2017
Pros:
I liked the friendly agent. She was most helpful.Thrifty
6,7
Okay
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Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.2
Value for money
7.0
2 locations in La Rochelle
Europcar
7,1
Good
1 review3 locations in La Rochelle
Dollar
9,0
Wonderful
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One location in La Rochelle
Alamo
7,7
Good
No reviews available
2 locations in La Rochelle
National
7,3
Good
No reviews available
2 locations in La Rochelle
Goldcar Rental SP
6,3
Okay
No reviews available
One location in La Rochelle
Rent@Car
6,0
Okay
No reviews available
One location in La Rochelle
Rhodium
2,0
Poor
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One location in La Rochelle
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154 Boulevard Joffre
+33 820 00 74 98
19 Avenue du Général de Gaulle
+33 820 00 74 98
La Rochelle Ile De Re - Laleu Apt Rue Du Jura
+33 5 79 53 00 09
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6 Avenue Louis Lumiere
+33 5 46 37 05 80
La Rochelle Railway Station
+33 5 46 41 09 08
La Rochelle airport
33 0 546410908
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163 Avenue Jean Paul Sartre
+33 5 46 27 12 13
Avenue Jean Moulin
+33 5 46 50 27 27
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12 rue Abbé Grégoire
+33 5 46 44 65 26
163 Avenue Jean Paul Sartre
+33 5 46 27 19 68
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Aeroport De La Rochelle
+33 5 46 29 74 66
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Most popular car type | Mini |
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