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Bordeaux Airport
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Parking de Location Avenue René Cassin
Merignac 33700
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SIXT Car Rental in Mérignac
The largest suburb of Bordeaux, Mérignac deserves to be explored in a premium SIXT car rental. Choose manual or automatic in our fleet of top-tier vehicles that include convertibles and luxury models. Book extras such as satellite radio or GPS to add in order to customize the Citroen, Mercedes, BMW or other vehicle you select.
With SIXT car rental in Mérignac, driving off into your French adventure will be a breeze.
Driving Tips for Mérignac
With a few French driving tips, navigating your rental car in Mérignac will be a cinch:
- The different types of roads: In Mérignac, a white road sign indicates a town road. A yellow sign marked with a D means a Departmental route. Green with an N is a National highway, and blue with an A is a highway or motorway.
- Speed limits: The speed limit within Mérignac city borders is 50 km/h (30 mph). Rural roads with 2-3 lanes are 80 km/h (50 mph). Rural 4-lane expressways are 110 km/h (68 mph) on motorways. The speed limit on the motorway is 130 km/hr (80 mph).
- Drive on the right: Though France is just across The Channel from England, you do not drive on the left as the Brits do – you drive on the right like Americans.
- Traffic circles: When you drive your rental car in Mérignac a roundabout or traffic circle, cars already in the circle have the right of way. Drive cautiously and follow the flow of traffic.
- Bus lanes: As you are driving your rental car in Mérignac, you may notice bus lanes and may be tempted to drive in them. However, these lanes are strictly reserved for buses, taxis and bikes.
Best places to visit in and around Mérignac
Choosing to explore the Mérignac region in a SIXT premium rental car allows you to set the pace` as you visit some world-renowned sites:
- Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion: This winery and castle within Bordeaux city limits has a wheelchair-accessible parking lot.
- Gothic Cathédrale Saint-André: Rent a car in Mérignac to explore the home to the Bordeaux Fine Arts Museum. This neoclassical church has several nearby public parking lots.
- Place de la Bourse: This royal place that reflects on the river has copious nearby parking for your car rental in Merignac.
Customer reviews & feedback
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What our customers are saying
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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 rent 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.
It is not required to do so. However, you are able to purchase a range of protection packages and insurances to reduce your liability.
You can add additional drivers to your booking as an optional extra.
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