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CAR HIRE BORDEAUX AIRPORT

Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
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Address
Aeroport De Merignac, Bordeaux, 33700, FR
Phone
(33) 8 21 23 04 98
Hours of operation
Sun
09:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Mon
07:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Tue-Thu
08:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Fri
07:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Sat
08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
24 hour drop off

Location Information

AFTER-HOURS RETURNS

There is a key box available at any time on the left side of the cabin located in the rental return car park opposite Terminal B.

GENERAL DIRECTIONS

Important information: Work is currently underway due to the upcoming arrival of the Tramway. Traffic is disrupted and on some flight arrival slots, the travel time between the airport entrance and our car park can be extended from 15 to 20 minutes.
Airline passengers: The agency AVIS BUDGET is located in the main building the terminal hall B at the arrivals level. Guests arriving at BILLI Terminal must head to the main building of the terminal and reach the arrival-level B-level hall.

LOCATION COMMENT

RENT-A-CAR AND FUN/LUXURY CAR AND 4X4 LOCATION

PREFERRED SERVICE

Go Directly to the cabin located in the rental car park opposite terminal B from 07:00 to 21:00. After 21:00 go to the Avis counter located at the arrival level terminal B, a dedicated queue awaits them.

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It might be the centre of the famed winemaking region, but Bordeaux has so much more to offer those looking for a journey packed with cultural wonder.From Gothic cathedrals and contemporary art museums, to beautiful boulevards and pristine public gardens, the port city boasts many unforgettable sights – within and beyond its borders.

With Avis car hire in Bordeaux, you can discover its lush surrounds for yourself.

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Discover cars to rent at Bordeaux Airport

Whether you’re holidaying with the whole family in tow, or just zipping around town for meetings and conferences, Avis has the ideal option for your Bordeaux Airport car hire. We have 7-seaters and people carriers for big groups, and economy vehicles to suit those on a budget. There are also high-end models available if you check out our Avis Prestige premium service.

Plan your journey from Bordeaux Airport

After you’ve landed and picked up your hire car in Bordeaux from our conveniently-located airport hub, it’s time to explore this iconic city. Its celebrated winemaking legacy makes it a quintessential French destination, and you should take the time to tour as many local vineyards and wine cellars as possible. Restaurants and cafes are also top notch, and the town’s history extends far beyond gastronomic pleasures – it can boast lavish 18th century architecture downtown, as well as some buildings that date back as far as Roman times. There’s also the stunning harbour, Port de La Lune (Port of the Moon), which has been a global trading hub for over 800 years.

Top tips for driving in Bordeaux

In France, please drive on the right side of the road.

Unique Country Driving Laws

  • In built-up areas give way to traffic coming from the right “priorité a droite”
  • Bus lanes are reserved exclusively for buses, taxis and bicycles
  • Traffic on a roundabout has right of way

Speed Limits

For a standard Avis rental vehicle with no trailers:

  • Urban areas: 31 mph (50 km/h)
  • Motorways: 80 mph (130 km/h)
  • Rural areas: 50 mph (80 km/h) or 62 mph (100 km/h)

Please be aware of changing speeds indicated by road signs and change of speed due to weather conditions (130 km/h is reduced to 110 km/h)

Child Safety / Seatbelt Laws

It is compulsory for all to wear a seatbelt inside the vehicle. Children under 10 must be seated in a child seat.

Please note - It is the child’s parent/guardian or vehicle renter’s responsibility to fit the child seat.

Beyond Bordeaux with your hire car

Just outside the city limits, you have the vast region of Nouvelle Aquitaine to check out. The famous Bordeaux winemaking region extends well into the surrounding hillsides and valleys, with over 10,000 estates over 287,000 acres, and you’ll find some gorgeous rustic villages dotted across the fertile mountainous landscape.

With our convenient Bordeaux car hire available at the airport (or the city’s central railway station), you’re also under 2 hours’ drive away from the unique Basque region, which is located in the Pyrenees close to the border with Spain. This area can also boast some of the finest beaches and ports that the Atlantic coast has to offer.

Why choose Avis for your Bordeaux Airport car hire?

  • Fully flexible
    Enjoy fee-free flexible booking with full cash refunds and no vouchers.

  • Savings on coverage
    When you choose Avis Inclusive you can experience total peace of mind with no extras or surprises. Pay one upfront price for free Roadside Assistance Plus and 25% discount on comprehensive zero-excess cover.

  • Loyalty benefits
    Join our free loyalty programme Avis Preferred, and benefit from priority service, discounts and more.

  • Safety first
    From our well-maintained fleet to protecting your data, we take safety seriously. That’s why we’ve partnered with Dettol® to ensure both hygienic rental locations and thoroughly cleaned vehicles. 

  • Faster collection
    Save time at the counter by registering your details in advance with our simple and free QuickPass. You could be on the road sooner than you think.

  • VIP treatment 
    Get priority counter service on collection with Avis Preferred. At our larger locations you can use our Avis app to go straight to your car where the keys will be waiting for you.

Bordeaux Airport car rental FAQs


When you land at Bordeaux Airport, head from the arrivals hall to our desk. One of our members of staff will process your booking, and then you may proceed to collect your vehicle at the Car Rental Centre.


If you've rented a car from the train station or a different Avis hub but wish to return it at Bordeaux Airport, then you must arrange your return prior to the commencement of your rental agreement. If you return your car to Bordeaux Airport without specifying in your rental contract, a fee will apply.


Bordeaux is the heart of France’s winemaking industry, and there are countless vineyards in the city and its surrounding regions. The pleasant climate and fertile soil allows grapes to grow easily, and they’re used to make prestigious wine that’s popular all over the world. Fine dining is another key part of Bordelaise culture.


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Renter Requirements

  • Optional Coverages
  • Credit Card Policies
  • Debit Card Policies
  • Drivers License
  • Public Liability and Property Damage
  • Additional Information
  • Age Requirements
  • Estimated Totals
  • Fuel Policy
  • ID Requirements
  • Miscellaneous Information
  • One Way Rentals
  • Rental Options
  • Returns
  • Travel Into Other Countries
  • Personal Accident and Effects Insurance (PEP)

Damage

What products reduce the amount I have to pay if the vehicle is damaged during the rental?
If you have Damage Waiver (CDW) and the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are damaged, the amount you have to pay for the damage will be reduced to than the excess stated on your rental agreement for each clearly separate incident of damage meaning you'll pay for the lower amount between the cost of repair or replacement and the excess for each clearly separate incident of damage, plus a damage processing fee and an on the ground vehicle idle time fee, invoiced as stated in our tariff conditions. If you can show the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you. If you can show the damage was less than we said, we will refund you the difference.
How much is the excess?
This is stated on your rental agreement, and also in your booking confirmation email, for each clearly separate incident of damage. You can reduce the excess even further by buying an excess reduction product.
Please note that if you damage the vehicle on more than one occasion, you must, to the extent the law will allow, pay the excess stated on the rental agreement for each clearly separate incident of damage.
How do I get Damage Waiver (CDW)?
In most cases, Damage Waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it's included, it will be stated on your rental agreement and in your booking confirmation email. If it isn't included, the price depends on the vehicle you're renting and the place you're renting it from. But you can expect it to cost between 11.04 Euro and 24.08 Euro a day.
Is there an excess reduction product available to reduce my excess further?
Yes, (Super Cover) is an excess reduction product which reduces your excess to zero except for vans. This also cancels the damage administration fee and the on the ground vehicle idle time fee. Please see our tariff conditions.
Will I need to pay if the windscreen or any other window is damaged?
Yes.  However, Windscreen Protection (LI) reduces the amount you have to pay if the windscreen or any other window is damaged to zero.  
 How do I get Windscreen Protection?
If you've bought Windscreen Protection, it will be stated on your rental agreement. The price depends on the vehicle you're renting and the place you're renting it from. But you can expect it to cost between 1 Euro and 3.01 Euro a day.
What happens if I damage any optional extras I rent from you?
If any optional extras are damaged, you have to pay for the cost of replacement, or their estimated repair costs in addition to the rental fee.

Are there any times when the excess would not apply?
Yes, the amount you pay will not be reduced if damage was caused by or as a result of:

  • Water or fire damage that was not your fault.
  • Driving the vehicle without due care and attention
  • Driving or using the vehicle in breach of your contract

What do I have to pay if I don't have Damage Waiver?
If the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are damaged during your rental, unless you can prove the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, you'll have to pay:

  • Either the cost of replacement, or the estimated repair costs whichever is cheaper
  • Plus our loss of use, including an on the ground vehicle idle time fee
  • Plus an administration fee

Where can I find information of damage charges I've paid?
If we find damage, we'll charge the amount you have to pay to your card. Unless you've asked us to send you a receipt by post or email, you'll be able to find details of this payment
here.

Theft

What products reduce the amount I have to pay if the vehicle is lost or stolen during the rental?
If you have Theft Protection waiver (TP) and the vehicle is stolen, the amount you have to pay will be reduced to no more than the excess stated on your rental agreement, plus the processing fee charged as per our tariff conditions. If you can show the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you. If you can show the damage was less than we said, we will refund you the difference. If you can show the loss or theft was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you. 
How much is the excess?
Depending on car group rented, customer is liable for an amount ranging between 10,000.00 Euro and 44,000.00 Euro if Theft Protection (TP) is not taken.  Purchase of TP reduces liability to an amount between  800.00 Euro and 1600.00 Euro depending on car group rented for theft of the Avis vehicle.You can reduce the excess even further by buying an excess reduction product.
How do I get Theft Protection waiver?
In most cases, Theft Protection waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your rental agreement and in your booking confirmation email. If it isn't included, the price depends on the vehicle you're renting and the place you're renting it from. But you can expect it to cost between 5.02 Euro and 9.03 Euro a day.
 Is there an excess reduction product available to reduce my excess further?
Yes, Super Cover is an excess reduction product which reduces your excess to zero. The price depends on the vehicle and location but you can expect it to cost between 12.04 Euro and 24.05 Euro. To get the SCDW you also need to have Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver (TP) . SCDW is between 12.04 Euro and 24.05 Euro a day.

What happens if I lose any optional extras I rent from you or if they are stolen?
If any optional extras are lost or stolen, you have to pay for the cost of replacement in addition to the rental fee.

Are there any times when the excess would not apply?
Yes, the amount you pay will not be reduced if the loss or theft was caused by or as a result of:

  • Keys being left in the vehicle
  • Keys being lost or stolen
  • Using the vehicle in breach of the contract

What do I have to pay if I don't have Theft Protection?
If the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are lost or stolen during your rental, you'll have to pay:

  • The cost of replacement
  • Plus our loss of use

If you can show theft was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you.
Where can I find information of theft charges I've paid?
If a loss or theft has occurred, unless you can prove the theft was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we'll charge the amount you have to pay to your card. Unless you've asked us to send you a receipt by post or email, you'll be able to find details of this payment
here

Damage to people and their property

What do I have to pay if I injure someone whilst driving?
Third Party Liability (TPL) cover is provided with the vehicle as standard. This means that if you have an accident in our vehicle and you injure someone, including any of your passengers, or you damage anything which belongs to them, you will not have to pay any of their costs. Third Party Liability cover does not cover any death or injury suffered by the driver of our vehicle or any damage to personal items in our vehicle.
Are there any times when third party liability cover would not apply?
If the law requires us to provide you with third party liability cover, the minimum cover required by law will still apply but we, or our insurer, may seek to recover our costs from you if the accident was caused by:

  • By you breaking the contract (for example allowing someone we had not approved drive the vehicle of driving whilst under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any other unlawful substance),
  • By you breaking the law
  • As a result of your negligence or recklessness.


What products cover the driver of the vehicle?
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) covers the driver of the vehicle persondriver of the vehicle in the event of an accident, and in addition the luggage and personal belongings of the driver of the vehicle in the event of damage, theft or loss. PAI provides the following benefits:

  • A maximum of 100,000 Euro in the event of death, loss of limbs or or eyes or permant total disability.
  • A maximum of 25,000  Euro towards emergency medical expenses related directly to the accident, with an excess of 70 Euro per claim
  • Luggage and personal belongings up to 2000 Euro per vehicle - excluding any items you rented through us, (again, there are conditions, within the limit of 250 Euro per item and with an excess of 75 Euro per vehicle), provided that such luggage and personal belongings were in the luggage compartment, in the roof box or in the glove box of the vehicle. In addition, in case of theft, a statement of theft should be reported to the police within 48 hours. Such statement of theft shall necessarily contain the exhaustive list of stolen items which would be considered to determine any possible compensation

Who provides Personal Accident Insurance?
Personal Accident Insurance is underwritten by AIG Europe Limited. You will need to agree to their terms and conditions. Our agen retains 20% of the price you pay after insurance premium tax has been deducted, as commission. Independent companies member of the network may offer different cover, underwritten by a different insurer.
How do I get Personal Accident Insurance?
If you've bought Personal Accident Insurance, it will be stated on your rental agreement. 

Can I increase my cover and reduce my excess?
Yes, you can purchase our Super Personal Accident Insurance (SPAI) insurance which increases your cover, reduces your excess to Euro 50 per claim, and provides the following enhanced benefits:

  • A maximum of 200,000 Euro in the event of death, loss of limbs or eyes or permanent total disability.
  • A maximum of 50,000  Euro towards emergency medical expenses related directly to the accident, with an excess of 70 Euro per claim
  • Luggage and personal belongings up to 6,000 Euro per vehicle - excluding any items you rented through us (again, there are conditions, within the limit of 350 Euro per item), provided that such luggage and personal belongings were in the luggage compartment, in the roof box or in the glove box of the vehicle. In addition, in case of theft, a statement of theft should be reported to the police within 48 hours. Such statement of theft shall necessarily contain the exhaustive list of stolen items which would be considered to determine any possible compensation.
  • Expenses for replacing locks up to 750 Euro
  • Additional travel expenses up to 750 Euro.

Is Super Personal Accident Insurance available when renting any vehicles?
Yes, you can buy Super Personal Accident Insurance not matter what vehicle you rent.
How do I get Super Personal Accident Insurance?
If you've bought Super Personal Accident Insurance, it will be stated on your rental agreement. 


What will you pay if I don't have Personal Accident Insurance?
If the driver of the vehicle is involved in an accident and is injured or dies, no compensation will be possible through us. If any personal items in the vehicle are damaged, lost or stolen, their repair or replacement will not be borne by us.
For information, passengers are considered third parties and would benefit from the third party liability cover provided with the vehicle as standard.

Protection packages

I want to buy more than one protection product, can I get a protection package?
Yes, we offer a variety of protection packages:

  • Pack Super Protection (PSP) includes Super Cover, Super Personal Accident, Roadside Assistance Plus, and Windscreen Protection.

The price depends on the vehicle and location but you can expect it to costs between 25.14 Euro and 167.66 Euro a day.

Third party protection products

I have bought a protection product from an external provider, can I use it?
If you decide to buy cover from someone else, you will have to pay our full costs Find out more: see "What will you pay if I don't have"  within this section of this document then you'll need to make a claim with the external provider to get your money back.  It is your responsibility to ensure you understand the terms of any cover you buy from an external provider and for any claim you make.  We are unable to help you with your claim.