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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 carcassonne

location
Carcassonne Airport is an easy place to pick up your car hire, and if side trips are in your plans, the city is only about an hour’s drive from popular destinations such as Toulouse and Albi.

history
Carcassonne, a fortified town in the Aude département of France, situated between the Pyrenees Mountains and the Massif Central range. The city’s identity has always been associated with its incredible fortress. Throughout its early history, Carcassonne’s fortress built a reputation as being impenetrable, and the area was the stage for many an epic battle. In 1659, the Treaty of Pyrenees wound up minimizing the city’s military importance, and Carcassonne slowly developed into a centre of the woolen textile industry. The city’s fortifications went sorely neglected, and deteriorated to the point of nearly being demolished. But a groundswell of preservation sentiment not only kept the fortifications intact, but led to a major restoration project that began in the mid-19th century.

things to see
Understandably, the town’s major attraction to travellers is its older, medieval section, called La Cité. You can stroll the outer ramparts of the fortress for free, but if you really want to immerse yourself in the history of Carcassonne, pay for a guided tour of the innermost fortifications. As part of the tour, you’ll get to check out the Musée Lapidaire, which houses a collection of stones and carvings discovered during the years of restoration and excavation.

You can also visit the Basilique St-Nazaire, which dates back to the 11th century and is done in a mix of Romanesque and Gothic styles. The cathedral features an organ from the 16th century, one of the oldest in southwestern France.

shopping
Shoppers on holiday will find two major shopping areas in Carcassonne. The modern part of the city is home to more standard fare. If you’re in search of clothes, rue Clemenceau and rue de Verdun are good bets. La Cité, the older side of town, is home to smaller shops and boutiques, many selling antiques and local crafts. Cellier des Vigneronnes is a good place to find a nice bottle of wine from vineyards nearby.

 
 

car hire in carcassonne

holiday autos makes carcassonne 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 carcassonne rental prices are also fully inclusive with no hidden extras, and are backed with a best price guarantee.