Car Rental Nantes Airport

Q: Can I hire a car from Hertz at Nantes Airport?

Yes, you can rent a car at Nantes Airport with Hertz. The rental process is convenient, with the Hertz desk easily accessible at the location. Hertz offers a wide range of vehicles to suit your travel needs. To ensure availability of your preferred car, it's recommended to book in advance through the Hertz website.

Q: Can I hire a car one way from Nantes Airport?

Yes, you may hire a car at Nantes Airport for one-way trips. This means you may return your vehicle at a different Hertz rental location. This option is perfect if you have a specific journey planned or do not plan to return to Nantes Airport. One-way rentals usually carry an additional one-way fee, which depends on where you drop your rental car off.

Q: Can I get a flexible car hire, or cancel after I book a car at Nantes Airport?

Yes, you can get a flexible car hire at Nantes Airport. You can cancel or modify your car rental booking using the online booking platform. If you cancel your booking at least two days ahead of the pickup date, you will receive a refund. In other cases, an administrative fee will apply.

Q: Are there any specific requirements to hire a car from Hertz at Nantes Airport?

To get a car rental at Nantes Airport, you must be at least 25 years old. Some cars can be rented by individuals aged 21 years or more, on payment of a young driver surcharge. You must also have a valid driver's licence and be able to provide a credit card in your name to reserve your booking. Please check the Rental Qualifications during booking for specific details.

Q: Is it possible to return my Hertz rental car to a different location from origin?

Yes, when you hire a car at Nantes Airport with Hertz Car Rental, you can choose your return location at the time of booking. You must return your rental car to the location specified in your rental agreement. Returning your car to a different location usually comes with an additional one-way fee.

Q: How can I cancel or modify my booking with Hertz Car Rental at Nantes Airport?

You may cancel or modify your car hire at Nantes Airport booking through the Hertz Car Rental online booking platform. You may modify the date and time of your booking, as well as the pickup and return locations. To receive a refund, you must cancel at least two days before the booking.

Q: What is the procedure for collecting and returning a car with Hertz at Nantes Airport?

When you hire a car at Nantes Airport with Hertz, you must return it at the location specified in the rental agreement. For an early return, the fee will be recalculated based on the actual number of days the car was used. Late returns may incur additional fees. After the vehicle inspection upon return, you must make the necessary payment related to any adjustments or additional charges.

Q: Can I check in online for my Hertz rental at Nantes Airport?

Yes, Hertz offers an online check-in option for car rentals at Nantes Airport. You can check in online on the Hertz website and submit your details to the rental location prior to picking up your car. The online check-in service minimises your wait time at the rental desk, as your details are already on file when you arrive.

Q: How can I extend my rental duration at Nantes Airport?

To extend your rental duration, use the ‘Modify booking’ option on the Hertz website. If you’ve already picked up your car rental at Nantes Airport, visit or call the rental desk to arrange an extension. Additional charges may apply based on availability.

Q: Does Hertz offer after-hours returns at Nantes Airport?

Yes, you can return your car hire at Nantes Airport after hours with prior arrangements. Park in the designated Hertz area, leave documents on the driver's seat and drop the keys in the secure box.

Enjoy reliable car hire in the Nantes Airport with Hertz. We offer convenient pick-up, a wide selection of vehicles, and hassle-free journeys.

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Hertz car rental at Nantes Atlantique Airport

Hire a car at Nantes Atlantique Airport to see France’s Upper Brittany region from behind the wheel. From the noble city of Nantes to the coastal destinations of Saint-Nazaire and Pornic, car hire at Nantes airport opens up a world of treasures.

Our Nantes airport car hire pick-up location is set right near the terminal building, allowing for a smooth transition from wings to wheels. When it’s time to drop off, choose from hundreds of Hertz centres across France.

From the airport, it’s 25 minutes to Nantes and 45 minutes to the coast. Central French cities such as Tours lie two hours east, while Bordeaux and Brest are each three hours along the Atlantic coast.

We have cars for every kind of trip. You might need an impressive business car, a family-friendly 4x4 or something compact for city driving.

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Nantes Airport

Mo-Fr 0730-2300, Sa 0900-1830, Su 0900-2230

Atlantique Airport, Nantes, 44340, France

+33 (0) 820 031 800

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Driving in and around Nantes

Parking in Nantes

Parking Nantes (44000) is a garage that’s open from morning to night close to Chateau des ducs de Bretagne, or the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany, plus the main shopping district
Parking Nantes Médiathèque (44000) is set near Cours Cambronne, the Natural History Museum and several riverside museums and monuments
Zenpark (44000) is a multi-storey car park that’s open 24/7, close to the Arts Museum of Nantes and the Botanical Garden

Key roads in and around Nantes

D723 is a major arterial road that heads towards the city, and the commune of Rezé, from Nantes airport. In the opposite direction, this road leads to attractions such as Escal’Arbes and the Loire-Atlantique coast
European route 3 (E3) partially circles the outskirts of Nantes, providing a useful route from Nantes airport to suburban communes such as Orvault and Vertou. Further afield, the E3 leads to Rennes and Normandy
The A11 autoroute, also known as L’Océane, heads west from Nantes to Angers, Le Mans and Paris

How to get from Nantes airport to Nantes city centre

It takes about 20 minutes to drive the 12km (seven miles) from Nantes airport to the city centre.

Leave the car rental car park at Nantes Atlantique Airport and follow the one-way system to the exit
Take the third exit at the roundabout to join D85
Cross one roundabout, then take the first exit right at a second to join the slip road on to the E3 (Périphérique), heading north-west
Take Exit 52a Porte de Bouguenais to join D723
Keep left to head straight on Boulevard du Général de Gaulle, then turn left to cross Pont de Pirmil and Pont Général Audibert into central Nantes

How to get from Nantes airport to Cholet

Charming Cholet is just a 50-minute drive from Nantes. Just use the D85 to reach the E3, where you’ll need to turn right. Keep left to continue straight on N844, then turn right on to the E62 (N249). Exit 8 leads into Cholet.

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Best places to stay in Nantes

Hôtel Oceania Nantes

Aéroport Nantes Atlantique, 44340, Bouguenais

Located 300m from Nantes airport, Hôtel Oceania Nantes is a four-star with its own heated swimming pool, tennis court and colourful lounges. It features a fitness room, plus business facilities. Choose from rooms designed for comfort or business – there’s free Wi-Fi and a Nespresso machine that’s sure to impress.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Nantes

6 Place Aristide Briand, 44000, Nantes

Radisson Blu Hotel is housed in a neoclassical courthouse, but once inside, the rooms burst with show-stopping modernity. Paintings of famous European landmarks are set against dark walls, and each of the hotel’s 142 hideaways shows something different. Suites sleep up to four adults and come with luxurious details, such as magnifying mirrors and sleep well spray.

SOZO Hotel

16 Rue Frédéric Cailliaud, 44000, Nantes

SOZO captures the spirit of Nantes perfectly with its unusual mix of neon-bright interiors and stained-glass windows. It’s set in a former chapel, featuring rooms with vaulted ceilings. The on-site spa promises to transport guests to ‘heaven on earth’ through its sauna, ice room and range of treatments.

Best restaurants in Nantes

La Cigale

4 Place Graslin, 44000, Nantes

Nantes’ cuisine is rivalled only by the city’s artistic spirit, and at La Cigale, both come together. This 19^th-century fine dining brasserie is noted for its vibrant tiled interior. Drag your eyes away from the gilded walls and enjoy fresh catches from the seafood bar, or sumptuous afternoon tea.

L’U.ni

36 Rue Fouré, 44000, Nantes

This chic eatery experiments with flavour to create experiences you’ll savour. There’s tandoori-spiced veal tagine, citrus-infused monkfish and pink peppercorns introduced subtly into small plates. The flavour-savvy staff are usually happy to help translate the ever-changing menu into English.

Le Lion et L’Agneau

40 rue Foure, 44000, Nantes

This contemporary food bar specialises in elegant and hearty food from south-west France. It’s named after La Fontaine’s fable of the lion and the lamb, and you’ll find suitably brave flavours inside. Think asparagus, duck breast, sheep cheese and sage-baked guinea fowl.

Best things to do in and around Nantes

Castle Ducs de Bretagne

4 Place Marc Elder, 44000, Nantes

No trip to Nantes is complete without visiting a fairy-tale castle, and this 15^th-century Chateau doesn’t disappoint. Inside, there’s a museum detailing the history of Nantes, including exhibitions on the city’s international legacy.

Arts Museum of Nantes

10 Rue Georges Clemenceau, 44000, Nantes

Around 12,000 works stand proudly on display at the Arts Museum of Nantes, covering a wide range of schools from the 13^th century right up to the 21^st. You can see works by the likes of Monet and Picasso here, plus contemporary showcases.

Les Machines de I’Île

Parc des Chantiers, Boulevard Léon Bureau, 44200, Nantes

As one of the quirkiest things to do in Nantes, Les Machines de I’Île makes a great day out for families and the young at heart. Francois Delaroziere and Pierre Orefice teamed up to create this world of mechanical animals. Ride the sea monster carousel and you might notice eclectic influences from Leonardo da Vinci and Nantes’ former shipyards.

Explore places within 15 miles of Nantes Airport

Les Machines de L'ile

6.3 miles from Nantes Airport
769 parking spaces nearby(approx)
4 active charging points nearby (approx)
Open Daily, 10 AM to 6 PM (approx)

Enjoy the lifelike mechanical creatures and immersive experiences that the Machines de l’Île has to offer.

Chateau des ducs de Bretagne

9 miles from Nantes Airport
118 parking spaces nearby (approx)
4 active charging points nearby (approx)
Open Daily, 10 AM to 6 PM (approx)

Enjoy the Château des Ducs de Bretagne, a 15th-century landmark featuring Renaissance architecture, public access, and centuries of cultural, political, and architectural significance.

Passage Pommeraye

8.2 miles from Nantes Airport
917 parking spaces nearby (approx)
4 active charging points nearby (approx)
Open Daily, 8 am to 8 pm (approx)

Enjoy the 19th-century shopping arcade Passage Pommeraye in Nantes, featuring elegant architecture, intricate sculptures, and boutique stores across three levels.

FAQs about car hire

Can I hire a car from Hertz at Nantes Airport?

Can I hire a car one way from Nantes Airport?

Can I get a flexible car hire, or cancel after I book a car at Nantes Airport?

Are there any specific requirements to hire a car from Hertz at Nantes Airport?

Is it possible to return my Hertz rental car to a different location from origin?

How can I cancel or modify my booking with Hertz Car Rental at Nantes Airport?

What is the procedure for collecting and returning a car with Hertz at Nantes Airport?

Can I check in online for my Hertz rental at Nantes Airport?

How can I extend my rental duration at Nantes Airport?

Does Hertz offer after-hours returns at Nantes Airport?

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