CAR HIRE BORDEAUX

Car Hire Bordeaux Airport

To the west of Bordeaux is Merignac, the home of Bordeaux Airport. This large popular airport in 2008 handled over 3.5 million passengers traveling to and from cities within France and international locations. Airlines that serve the airport include Air France, Bmi Baby, British Airways, Easy Jet and Ryan Air. Car Hire Bordeaux Airport will help you reach your final destination.

The airport has had an interesting history due to its good location. For instance, the Germans took control of the airport in the second world war for the reason of maritime reconnaissance. In 1943, the American Air-force attacked the airport which was being used as a military base at the time. Car Hire Bordeaux Airport will be your passport to this famous wine region.

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Terminals at Bordeaux Airport

Within the airport visitors will find that there is one terminal that serves both arrivals and departures. It is however very large and is separated by two large halls. It is here that passengers will find check in desks and baggage collection areas. Customer services is also within this area.

Getting to Bordeaux Airport

Getting to Bordeaux Airport is simple as there are many great public transport options and good road links connecting the airport to surrounding areas. If visitors are driving a Car Hire Bordeaux Airport vehicle, there is a ring road around the airport so visitors from all directions can reach it easily. Taking junction 11b will see visitors exit the road and arrive directly at the airport which is clearly signposted.

Alternatively passengers can opt to use the Jet Bus service. It departs and arrives at Terminal B every day at 45 minute intervals and connects directly to Bordeaux train station. The service operates on Sundays also.

Parking at Bordeaux Airport

The airport has four car parks. P0 is an indoor car park, P1 is for visitors who are staying for less than 3 days.P2 is for between 3 and 5 days. Finally P4 is for long term stay of over 5 days, a free shuttle bus leaves every 15 minutes.

Facilities at Bordeaux Airport

Within the airport there are many facilities for customers. For instance guests will find several places to eat such as Paul in Hall A and Tempus restaurant in Hall B, all places are open everyday with the Tempus restaurant staying open from 5am until 8.30pm.

Gifts can be purchased within the airport also at outlets such as Lly which is situated between Hall A and B, Baillardran in Hall B and many more throughout the airport. Within each hall there are many other stores where sporting goods, newspapers and clothing can be purchased. Currency exchange and cash machines are available.

What's close to Bordeaux Airport?

Situated only 45 minutes from the airport is the city of Bordeaux, visitors can either drive their Car Hire Bordeaux vehicle or access the city via the Jet Bus from Terminal B. Upon arrival to the city there are many great and interesting attractions such as the 'Musee des Beaux Arts'. The museum has been open since 1801 and features many great collections from artists such as Antonio Belluci, Johan Joseph Zoffany and Louis Valtat. The museum is open to the public weekdays from 11am until 6pm.

Alternative sights within the city include Rue St. Catherine which is the most popular street lined with shops.

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