Cheap car rentals in Bastia
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Top tips for hiring a car in Bastia
- Take in the beautiful scenes of nature as you drive through the region of Upper Corsica in your hire car. Having a car will enable you to drive to numerous islands and relax on their sandy beaches. Sports activities like surfing, fishing, or hiking are also possible. Bastia offers plenty of historical and cultural attractions along with an exciting nightlife. With a car you’ll be able to visit local bars and clubs for some nighttime entertainment.
- Travelers to the French Riviera often fly into the Bastia-Poretta Airport. Offering numerous shops and services, you’ll find it easy to rent a car from this facility. Once you’re off the plane, you’ll take just a short walk through the arrivals hall, where you’ll find numerous hire car agencies including Alamo, Budget, and Hertz.
- There are many winding roads around the islands so you’ll need to be extra-cautious. Additionally, Bastia has strict driving laws about being distracted. Note that you could get pulled over for eating or talking on the phone without a headset while driving.
- Traffic is busiest around Bastia in the summer months. Because of its small population, rush hour is typically not a major problem but it can still get congested at times. This is mostly around the downtown area during the peak commuting hours of 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. in the morning and 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. in the evening.
- Book your rental car in Bastia at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Mini rental cars in Bastia are around 34% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Bastia
What type of car is recommended for driving in Bastia?
With such beautiful routes, it would be nice to let down the top of a convertible as you drive around North Corsica. A smaller vehicle might also be ideal because of the winding roads around the beach towns and communities. Be sure to let your hire agent know if you need a car with automatic transmission, as most hire cars in Bastia are stick shifts.
What’s the speed limit in Bastia?
Speed limits are pretty simple to remember in Bastia and Corsica. When you are driving in and around the town, keep your speed down to 50 km (or 31 mph). Once you are on the highway, if it is more like an interstate, the maximum speed allowed will be 90 km (or 55 mph). Outside of the city on the motorways you can travel at speeds of up to 110 km (or 68 mph). Note that there are speed cameras everywhere around Bastia.
Where are the best places to park in Bastia?
Parking in the evening and on weekends is easy to find in Bastia, even on the street. But if you are not comfortable with this option, there are several parking lots and garages where you can safely park your hire vehicle. This includes lots by the port, such as Parking Vieux Port and a couple of underground garages.
What is the best car hire company in Bastia?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire in Bastia is Hertz (7.1, 52 reviews).
How much is the price of fuel in Bastia?
The average price of fuel in Bastia is $13.22 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of uel costs between $159 and $211, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Bastia?
Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Bastia.
How can I find car hires near me in Bastia?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Mini car hire cost in Bastia?
A Mini car hire in Bastia costs $39 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Bastia?
An Economy car hire in Bastia costs $37 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in Bastia?
A Compact car hire in Bastia costs $48 per day, on average.
What is the most popular rental car location in Bastia?
In Bastia, cars are most frequently hired at Hertz Aeroport De Poretta (1 km from city centre ).
Bastia car rental reviews and directory
Hertz
7.1
Good
43 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
Comfort
8.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.1
Value for money
7.3
2 locations in Bastia
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
8.0 Very Good
Aug 2023
2.0 Poor
Aug 2023
4.0 Mediocre
Jul 2023
2.0 Poor
Jul 2023
2.0 Poor
Jun 2023
Budget
6.9
Okay
4 reviewsCleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
6.6
One location in Bastia
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2.0 Poor
Apr 2022
1.9 Poor
Aug 2021
Avis
9.7
Wonderful
No reviews available
One location in Bastia
Europcar
7.8
Good
No reviews available
One location in Bastia
keddy by Europcar
9.2
Wonderful
No reviews available
4 locations in Bastia
Rent@Car
7.0
Good
No reviews available
2 locations in Bastia
FLIZZR
7.8
Good
No reviews available
One location in Bastia
Cargo Bastia
No score available yet
2 locations in Bastia
AutoEurope
No score available yet
One location in Bastia
Sunnycars
No score available yet
One location in Bastia
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