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Car rental companies in Arcachon

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  • Europcar

    8.3 (8967)
    No rates available

  • Avis

    8.2 (6647)
    No rates available

  • Budget

    8.3 (10458)
    No rates available

  • Hertz

    7.9 (7746)
    No rates available

  • Sixt

    8.1 (3776)
    No rates available

  • Rent a car

    8.4 (35)
    No rates available
Customer experience
Good and reliable company for renting a car abroad
Easy website, easy phone contact when I had questions. Everything well-organized. Friendly staff. Have rented a car through this company several times and have always been very satisfied.

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Our customers rate us a 8.9/10 out of 2259

Simple to use, will probably

Simple to use, will probably use the site again.
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neil williams
Alamo Chambery Airport

It was ok.

It was ok.
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Ian Taylor
Hertz Limoges Airport

Excellent

Excellent
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Jeremy Gilbert
Europcar Geneva Airport (Switzerland)

Not very good for price

Not very good for price comparison
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Sarah Buckle
National Car Rental Lyon Saint Exupery Airport

Good, but it should be

Good, but it should be clearer that the pick up is from the French side of Geneva airport which is different from the general pick up.
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Michael Hedley
Alamo Geneva Airport (France)

It was helpful in a

It was helpful in a pinch but please see my above comments.
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Molly Smathers
OK Mobility Nice Airport

Was having great difficulty in

Was having great difficulty in finding a company which would allow one way journey ie. Drop off at different airport.
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ROBERT MITCHLL
Sixt Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport - Terminal 1

Excellent

Excellent
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EDWARD FANE
Alamo Nice Airport

Good

Good
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DARRIN WOODFIELD
Enterprise Carcassonne Airport

I had a query but

I had a query but it was impossible to penetrate the website. Luckily I was able to phone the French base to get an answer
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DEBORAH GOLT
Keddy By Europcar 61 Avenue de Stalingrad

Fine.

Fine.
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Derek Pierrepont
Avis Bergerac Airport

User friendly and a good

User friendly and a good service
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John Tibbles
Hertz Figari Airport

No complaints! The site was

No complaints! The site was easy to use.
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Agnes Christine Stewart
Keddy By Europcar Nice Airport

Booking made via EasyTerra

Booking made via EasyTerra
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Kurt Callant
Budget Bastia Airport

Staff were not helpful when

Staff were not helpful when flight times changed.
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Antony Smith
Keddy By Europcar Marseille Airport

Car rental companies in and around Arcachon

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Arcachon

Available locations in Arcachon

Arcachon Station
7 Boulevard Mestrézat

Arcachon Guide

Guide

Arcachon, the oldest resort on the Cote d‘Argent possesses beautiful white sandy beaches and is a favourite haunt of Bordeaux’s inhabitants.

The main attractions not to be missed include the sweeping beach with its long promenade. On the beach be sure to climb up the imposing sand dune, la Dune du Pyla, and try to walk as far up it as your sinking feet can take you before joining the scores of people running down it as fast as they can.

A good way to explore the town is on foot, especially the wide boulevards and expensive mansions of Ville d’Hiver (winter town). This area overlooks the seaside-hugging summer town and can be reached by strolling down the Rue de Mar and taking a lift which deposits you in the flower filled Parc Mauresque, with its fine ocean views and the winter town arrayed behind it. Further afield, for hiking enthusiasts, is the largest forest in Western Europe, Las Landes, with its numerous trails and paths.

As befitting a Bordeaux resort, the food quality and choices are excellent. Two restaurants well worth trying for their quality seafood are La Marche and La Plancha. Shopping options centre on expensive boutiques and designer clothes stores for the well-heeled winter town residents.

Interesting excursions are available from the many boats which leave the Thiers and Eyrac jetties and which visit oyster farms, the Arcachon basin and Cap Ferret on the opposite peninsular. Also close to Arcachon is Las Landes Forest with its wildlife and scenic trails.

The best way to reach Arcachon is by train. You can get to Bordeaux from Paris in three hours and then there are fairly regular trains from Bordeaux to Arcachon, taking about 50 minutes.

Practical information

  • Currency
    Euro
  • Driving direction
    Right
  • City speed limit
    50 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    90 km/h
  • Language
    French
  • Popular car category
    Compact

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To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

 Are there any additional costs?

In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

 What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

 How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

 When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

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  • Europcar
  • Avis
  • Budget
  • Hertz
  • Sixt
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