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Car Hire Grenoble Airport

Grenoble is located 45 kms from the airport, which serves the Isere department of France. In 2008 the airport handled 475,000 passengers.

The city has around 158,000 inhabitants. The climate has hot summers and very cold winters with the mountains that surround the city. The area is renowned for is nano-technology research and development and many other scientific research centres. Visit the centres with your Car Hire Grenoble Airport vehicle.

There are many attractions to see in the city such as museums, art galleries, churches and a cathedral. There is also a cable car run which takes you up to the mountain for a fantastic view of the city below. See them all with Car Hire Grenoble Airport.

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Terminals at Grenoble Airport

There is one main terminal building, recently built, which performs both arrivals and departures duties for passengers visiting Grenoble. The new terminal is now able to serve 1 million passengers per year and it has the highest level of security around and baggage handlers are very experienced with skiing equipment.

Getting to Grenoble Airport

To head for Grenoble, use the A41 from Geneva, which passes through Chambery from the north.

The A48 highway passes through the city from Lyon.

Use the A49 from Valence to head to the city.

From the south, you can use the A51, which passes by Aix-en-Provence. Parking your Car Hire Grenoble Airport vehicle in the city centre can be difficult, there are many parking spaces as the local governments would prefer you to use the park and ride system, which do not also help your intended journey. Using a car is far easier and you can access the sights more easily without compromising your stay.

Parking at Grenoble Airport

There are 500 car parking spaces at the airport, with another 60 for coaches. The carpark is located outside of the terminal and it's uncovered. The area is managed by the airport staff 24 hours per day. Short term and long term stays are available including a season ticket.

Facilities at Grenoble Airport

The new terminal is capable of handling 1 million passengers, which is 1,800 per hour. There are two arrival areas, 3 boarding areas and 26 check in counters. The VIP lounge has WIFI internet access and there are many ATMs and many currency exchange points.

There are duty free shops which sell perfumes, tobacco, spirits, toys and clothing. There are restaurants that sell hot and cold food and drinks. There are bakeries and shops selling typical French cuisine. There are also religious areas such as praying rooms as well as disabled access including ramps and bathrooms suitable for disabled access.

What's Close to Grenoble Airport?

A cable car can take you up the mountain to see Bastille Hill, which are a series of forts overlooking the city. There is the Art Gallery on Rue Lavalette and houses many pieces from Picassos to Kandinsky and a Andy Warhol display.

There are many museums such as the Musee De L'Ancien Eveche houses in Notre Dame Palace or the Dauphinois which has many French displays and exhibitions.

Skiing is one of the main reasons tourists visit the city. The city was host to the Winter Olympics in 1968 and has many skiing resorts such as Alpe d'Huez. Visit them all with Car Hire Grenoble Airport.

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