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Unless otherwise stated in the 'important information' section, all prices are fully inclusive of:
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Third party insurance.
  • Collision damage waiver liability. This covers you for damage to your hired car in the event of an accident, except where negligence is proved.
  • Theft waiver.
  • Airport surcharges
  • Bail bonds (where needed).
  • All local taxes except Australia where taxes are paid locally by law.
 

guide to bordeaux

history
Bordeaux is synonymous with wine – and it’s been that way since the 3rd century B.C., when the Romans founded the region. When England’s King Henry II gained control of Bordeaux in the mid-1200s, he sought to curry favour with its residents by granting them tax-free trade with England, leading Bordeaux wines to become England’s cheapest – and therefore wildly popular – imported wines. The area’s red wines enjoyed continued success during Bordeaux’s 300 years under British rule, garnering worldwide repute along the way. This momentum flagged, however, when the French regained control of Bordeaux, and when its vineyards were besieged by the phylloxera bug in 1878. But Bordeaux and its wine persevered, and today it bottles more fine wine than any other place in the world.

things to see
Not surprisingly, the main event around these parts is the summer wine festival, the Bordeaux Fête le Vin. You can get the inside scoop on where the wine is made, how it’s made – and of course what it tastes like. One of the major wine-making regions of Bordeaux is called Graves, which extends 50 kilometres southeast of the Bordeaux suburbs. Holiday wine enthusiasts will find much great wine to sample in this area, which is unique in that it’s known for both red and white wine. In the southeast part of this region is Sauternes, for which the popular white dessert wine is named. If you’ve hired a car and plan to drive to Graves, be sure to designate a driver! (Easy car hire pick-up is available at the Bordeaux Airport.)

shopping
The Allées de Tourny, the Cours de l'Intendance, and the Cours Clemenceau comprise the "Golden Triangle" for shoppers on holiday. You can find just about everything there, but be sure to check out L’Intendant, a four-story space entirely devoted to the region’s beloved wines – 15,000 bottles worth.

nightlife
If you haven’t quaffed too much Bordeaux red during the day, the city offers a vibrant nightlife scene as well. Le Port de la Lune, a jazz bar crossed with a bistro, hosts live jazz performers nearly every night of the week. At Café Pop (short for Café Populaire), you can recharge with a nice meal after a day at the wineries, then put on your dancing shoes when they clear the tables from the dance floor and turn up the music (predominantly French tunes).
 
 

car hire in bordeaux

holiday autos makes bordeaux completely accessible with our extensive car hire coverage, with a number of hire car locations available throughout france, car rental with holiday autos couldn’t be easier.

Delivering award-winning, great value car hire for over 20 years, and backed by many travel industry awards, booking with holiday autos is fast, easy and secure. Choose from a vast range of cars in every location including most major airports. Our bordeaux rental prices are also fully inclusive with no hidden extras, and are backed with a best price guarantee.