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Top tips for hiring a car at Noumea Tontouta airport
- Noumea Tontouta Airport (NOU) is about a 45-minute drive from the center of Noumea city. It is the main airport in the country of New Caledonia. From the airport, you can take the public bus to the city. The bus goes to various areas around the city, however, if you want to go to a tourist destination outside of Noumea such as isles and beaches, a rental car would be the best travel option.
- At the Noumea Tontouta Airport, there are six different rental car companies. You'll have the choice of renting a car from Budget, Avis, Europcar, Hertz, SIXT, and keddy by Europcar. The car rental kiosks are in the airport bus station which is past the arrival hall and outside of the terminal. Book your car rental well in advance if you're traveling during the high tourist season. That is around the Christmas holidays and in the summer months.
- When looking for a car rental at Noumea Tontouta Airport, you can use KAYAK to compare prices for this location. Use the search feature to consider add-ons like GPS, XM radio, infant/toddler/child car seats, and roadside assistance. Along with comparing options, you can play around with dates to find the cheapest time for booking your Noumea Tontouta Airport car hire.
- Although many of the rental car kiosks are open 24/7, some are not. Additionally, most are closed on public holidays. If you need to return your car and no one is at the car rental desk for whatever reason, there are drop boxes in the car rental center. To return it after hours, simply lock your car, grab your belongings, leave your key and contract, and head to the gate to catch your flight. It is important to note that you have to make arrangements with the car rental agency to return your car after hours. There could also be a surcharge for this service.
- Book your car hire at Noumea Tontouta airport at least 2 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about hiring a car at Noumea Tontouta airport
What are some benefits of a car rental at Noumea Tontouta Airport?
Hertz and Budget are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at this location. SIXT and Avis are also open from early morning until late in the evening. This means that you can pick up and return your car pretty much anytime, day or night. You'll also have your choice of renting different car sizes and types from compacts to SUVs. Between the arrival gate and the car rental hall, you can stop by the snack bar for a quick bite if you're hungry. On the way back to your destination, you can relax in one of the airport VIP lounges.
How can I pay for my car rental at Noumea Tontouta Airport?
For your Noumea Tontouta Airport car hire, you'll need a major credit card such as MasterCard, Eurocard, American Express, or Visa. This must be in the name of the primary driver on the rental car contract. In most cases, a debit card or cash will not be accepted.
What are the requirements for a car rental at Noumea Tontouta Airport?
You must be at least 21 years of age to rent a car at Noumea Tontouta Airport. Some companies, however, have an age requirement of 23. If you are under 23, you could be limited for the type of car that you can rent. You will also need to prove that you are a licensed driver. This can be a license from New Caledonia or an international driver's permit if you're from another country. If you've had your driver's license for under three years, be sure to check with the rental agency to make sure you can rent a car. Some have strict requirements for in terms of driving experience.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Noumea Tontouta airport?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Noumea Tontouta airport to off-airport locations include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, and Sixt.
Noumea Tontouta Airport car rental reviews and directory
Point Rouge
8,0
Very Good
1 reviewCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
8.0
2 locations in Noumea Tontouta Airport
Hertz
8,0
Very Good
1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
8.0
One location in Noumea Tontouta Airport
Europcar
7,0
Good
No reviews available
Cleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
6.0
One location in Noumea Tontouta Airport
Avis
4,0
Mediocre
No reviews available
Cleanliness
2.0
Comfort
4.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
4.0
One location in Noumea Tontouta Airport
Sixt
7,2
Good
No reviews available
One location in Noumea Tontouta Airport
Budget
6,3
Okay
No reviews available
2 locations in Noumea Tontouta Airport
keddy by Europcar
6,2
Okay
No reviews available
2 locations in Noumea Tontouta Airport
Car rental locations at Noumea Tontouta Airport
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