Car hire in Bastia, whether you pick up at our airport branch or downtown, makes you travel around Corsica easy. Bastia is the second largest city on the island, and the largest port. It is also known for its wines. Located between the Serra di Pignu mountain and the sea, Bastia stretches out along the coast. Hiring a car in Bastia makes travel from one end to the other easier, whether you intend to soak in the atmosphere, dipping into bars and cafés by the old port, 'le vieux port', or head for the Musee de Bastia, for a summary of its history.
See the real Bastia Five minutes from Bastia is Cardo, a typical Corsican village. Hiring a car in Bastia allows you to get out of the city and explore with ease. Built high up, on a rocky outcrop, Cardo was already established by Middle Ages, and is still occupied today. The baroque-inspired church of San Stefano, built in 1835, contains a Gothic-style organ and 18th century paintings. Rent a car in Bastia to explore all day, and at night come back and enjoy tapas and Corsican specialities with a glass of rioja at Benta Ainhoa, run by two Basque couples, where live music is a regular feature