Car rental in Poitiers

Exploring Poitiers by Car

Having a rental car gives you the freedom to explore beyond the city center. Experience the lush French countryside, visit nearby attractions such as the Futuroscope Theme Park, or take a scenic drive to the neighboring cities like Niort and La Rochelle.

• Car Class Recommendation: A compact car is ideal for the city's narrow roads. For family trips, a minivan provides ample space.
• Parking: Pay attention to colored zones. Blue zones indicate paid parking, whereas white zones are free.
• Speed Limits: Generally, it’s 50km/h in town, 80km/h on open roads and 110-130km/h on highways.

Getting to Poitiers

You can conveniently start your journey by picking up your rental car from either Poitiers-Biard Airport or Poitiers Train Station. Both locations offer a wide selection of car rental companies to cater to your specific needs.

Highlights in and around Poitiers

Poitiers brims with Gothic landmarks like the Church of Notre-Dame la Grande, Saint-Pierre Cathedral, and the Palace of the Counts of Poitou. Nature enthusiasts shouldn’t miss the Blossac Park with its stunning views of the city and the Clain River.

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Experience Poitiers & Beyond

A car rental gives you the freedom to explore Poitiers and beyond. From here, you can easily access the enigmatic Marais Poitevin, also known as “Green Venice,” or Atlantic coastline with beautiful beaches like La Tranche-sur-Mer and Chatelaillon-Plage within two hours' drive.

Start your unforgettable journey in Poitiers and experience France like never before!