Lourdes car hire

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An Economy car hire in Lourdes costs $59 per day, on average.

When considering car hire in Lourdes, you will find that the roads are great for small, compact cars. However, there will be many occasions that you drive on either steep roads on mountainsides or take road trips around the region, and for this sort of Lourdes trip, you would definitely benefit from a sturdy SUV. Skiing holidays would benefit from the power of a 4x4 too. Take your itinerary and budget into consideration and book according to the time of year.

The French speed limit is standard and fair, and you should have no issues sticking to it with your car hire. Due to the nature of the roads and the events happening in Lourdes, you may find yourself driving in the inner area, where you should keep it down to 50 kph. When you go out on larger roads or outside of built-up areas, you can push it to 80 kph. The motorways will allow you to drive at speeds of up to 130 kph.

If you are visiting Lourdes during non-peak times of the year, you shouldn’t find parking to be a hassle, as the town is relatively quiet. However, most of the year will experience tourism for the pilgrimage or other religious events, and when the town fills up, it is advisable to look for safe parking for your car. There are several car parks to walk to events and attractions. Consider Parking l'Arrouza, Parcare Centrala and Gare de Lourdes.