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Bordeaux Airport
24h Return
Parking de Location Avenue René Cassin
Merignac 33700
France
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SIXT Car Hire in Merignac
Make the most of Merignac car hire and explore with ultimate flexibility. A wide selection of premium vehicles from leading brands, including Peugeot and VW, ensures you look the part wherever you drive. Benefit from our friendly customer service with English-speaking agents and explore a range of flexible booking options when you visit Merignac. With add-ons such as child seats and sat navs, you can enjoy a stress-free and trustworthy car hire experience with SIXT.
Driving Tips for Merignac
To ensure you get the most out of your car rental in Merignac, you should bear the following driving tips in mind:
- One-way streets: Merignac and the surrounding areas in Bordeaux have many one-way streets, so stay alert to not take a wrong turn.
- Speed limits: Speed limits in France are slightly different from the UK; ensure you adhere to them at all times. Typically, the top speed is 50 km/h (31 mph) in Merignac, but in some areas, such as outside schools, it’s 30 km/h (19 mph).
- Crossing borders: It’s possible to use SIXT Merignac car hire to travel across the border to nearby Spain. If you plan to do so you must inform the branch; there is an additional cost for this.
- Toll roads: Check our dedicated tolls page and learn which roads require payment to use. One good example is the A63 from Bordeaux to Spain.
Best places to visit in and around Merignac
When you rent a car in Merignac, you can explore some great nearby areas:
- La Vieille Eglise Saint-Vincent Mérignac: Marvel at the lovely little church that was built between 1122 and 1131. Today it serves as an exhibition space focusing on photography and visual arts.
- Head to the beach: About a 55-minute drive from Merignac are some great beaches, such as that of Lacanau Ocean. You will find both paid and free parking at the beach, which makes it an ideal location to take your hire car.
- Explore Bordeaux: Listed as one of our easy French getaways, Bordeaux is great to visit by car. Even though the centre of the Old Town is not accessible on four wheels, you can drive to popular locations such as Musee Mer Marine, with there being parking nearby.
Customer reviews & feedback
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Colin M.
5.0
Hired a Peugeot 5008 for 4 days. Quick and straightforward collection and drop of process. Car provided was in excellent condition and very clean. Very friendly and helpful staff in the office. Recommended.
Thomas LE H.
5.0
Flexible booking, friendly staff, quick pick up with late opening hours, easy car drop off 24/24, all debit cards accepted including Revolut. Just great rental company.
Nicola M.
5.0
Easy and affordable. We rented a van for a week for a family of 8. Collection and return was very simple and the staff were very helpful.
*Our Customer Excitement Score is based on a survey sent to all customers who booked in Merignac. The score is an average of all customer responses.
Good to know when renting in Merignac
What's the minimum age to hire a car in Merignac?
To rent a car with SIXT in Merignac you need to be at least 18 with a valid license. Some car categories have a higher minimum rental age, and an underage driver fee may apply.
Can I modify, extend, or cancel my reservation?
You can modify, extend, or cancel your reservation in Merignac through your manage booking section or through the app.
Can I choose a different drop-off location in Merignac?
It is possible to rent a car one way between stations for pick-ups in Merignac. A fee may apply.
You need a valid driver’s license held for at least 1 year, depending on the car category. You might also need an International Driving Permit or official translation of the license.
Easily book a long-term rental in Merignac by entering trip dates and pick-up/drop-off locations.
A damage waiver is included with your booking. You can add other protection products to reduce your excess.
You can add additional drivers to your booking as an optional extra.
Drive first class in Merignac. Pay economy.
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