Tarbes car hire

The average price of fuel in Tarbes is R130,33 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R1 564 and R2 085, depending on the car size.

Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Tarbes.

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A Compact car hire in Tarbes costs R1 046 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Tarbes costs R969 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Tarbes costs R1 045 per day, on average.

While Tarbes offers some great hiking and driving trails, which are slightly hilly, there is no need for a high-performance vehicle when driving. A compact economy vehicle is a great fuel-saving solution if you are in a small travelling party, and a saloon will be perfect for families. Older, tighter roads in the middle of Tarbes may actually prefer a smaller vehicle.

The whole of France observes speed in kilometres, as opposed to miles, which UK drivers will be used to. In Tarbes central, it is best to keep speeds slow at around 50 km (32 mph). On main roads or outside urban areas, you can drive as fast as 80 km (50 mph). On highways, you will find the speed limit goes as high as 130 km (80 mph).

Tarbes has a good mix of street parking and car parks. Street parking is measured in green and red zones, which both have their share of free times in the evenings, but charge in the daytime. These prices are about €0.75 (£0.65) per hour. You can find excellent underground car parks, such as Brauhauban Car Park and Verdun Car Park, which are both open 24/7. If you leave your car for the day, you could pay between €5 (£4.29) and €10 (£8.58).