Car Rental - Toulouse Airport

Car rental at Toulouse Airport is a great way to explore everything that this fabulous French city and the stunning Occitanie region have to offer.

Nestled between the Garonne River and the Canal du Midi, life in Toulouse is as laid-back and peaceful as the gently flowing water. As you drive in from the nearby airport, you’ll notice a pink tinge to the streets. The pastel-colored stones and tiles used in many of the buildings have given the area its nickname – La Ville Rose, or 'The Pink City'.

We have a wide selection of vehicles for you to choose from. Find the perfect choice for your trip, reserve direct in advance, and we'll have your rental car at Toulouse Airport waiting for you when you arrive, so you can start enjoying your adventure.

Toulouse Airport – also known as Toulouse-Blagnac Airport – opens the door to a host of fantastic French experiences. From here, you’re just two hours inland from the Mediterranean Sea and a short distance from the Pyrenees Mountains. It’s well connected to the rest of the country, too, so once you’ve driven around the nearby Pink City you can head out in your rental car at Toulouse Airport to explore more of southern France.

Parking In Toulouse

• INDIGO Saint Aubin is an ideal car park located near Toulouse’s city center. It provides easy access to the vibrant Saint Aubin district where you can visit different restaurants for a fun-filled evening.
• INDIGO Jean Jaures brings you closer to the Allée Jean Jaurès, where you can get access to several restaurants and shops. Open 24 hours a day, you can conveniently park your Toulouse Airport car rental for daytime and night adventures.
• INDIGO Saint Georges is conveniently located in the city center of Toulouse, ensuring your Toulouse Airport Car Rental stays safe as you explore one of France’s most vibrant cities.

Key Roads In Toulouse

From the airport, take the A621 to the center of Toulouse. You’ll pass through the blushing pink suburbs of Blagnac and Ancely, arriving in the heart of the city in around 25 minutes. Drive over one of the many bridges to admire the tree-lined Garonne River, park up at one of the many convenient lots, and head to Place Saint-Étienne to see Toulouse’s majestic cathedral, Cathédrale Saint-Étienne, which merges Roman and Gothic styles.

When it comes to day trips, there's much to experience too. Follow the A61 southeast for an hour and a quarter to the historic town of Carcassonne, where a medieval citadel sits on the hilltop, dominating the skyline.

Through the regional natural park of Narbonne, meanwhile, you can even head to the coast in Perpignan - a vibrant destination with Spanish-influenced flair and a love of fiestas. You might like to stop in the park and stretch your legs along the fine sandy beaches, or wander through the lush pine forests.

To the northwest, the city of Bordeaux - fondly known as 'Little Paris' - is around two and a half hours away from Toulouse Airport via the A62.

The major routes in France are often tolled, so it's best to have some local currency with you. Driving is on the right, and speed limits vary - so be sure to keep an eye on signs. Generally, it’s 130km/h (80mph) in dry conditions on major 'autoroutes', and just 50km/h (31mph) in urban areas.

Best Hotels In Toulouse

Courtyard by Marriot

Get a perfect blend of comfort and convenience while staying at The Courtyard by Marriot. Leisure and business travelers alike get to enjoy an inviting lobby, elegant guestrooms overlooking the airport, and an onsite restaurant serving locally inspired cuisine.

Mercure Toulouse Centre Saint Georges Hotel

Located in the heart of Toulouse, this fashionable hotel offers a wide range of luxury facilities, including a lap pool and a convenient setup for both couples and families. Additional amenities include Wi-Fi, room service, laundry and parking for you to conveniently park your Toulouse Airport car rental.

Mama Shelter Toulouse

The Mama Shelter in Toulouse provides a friendly and highly spirited service to visitors looking to enjoy what the city has to offer. Enjoy luxury facilities such as a rooftop terrace, a buzzy restaurant and an exclusive cinema. The hotel even puts up a series of arts and crafts activities on Sundays for you to participate in.

Best Restaurants In Toulouse

Restaurant Le Place Mage

Le Place Mage, 2 Rue Tolosane, 31000 Toulouse

Located in the center of Toulouse, this innovative restaurant provides an amazing culinary experience in a charming setting. Enjoy some of the menu’s most standout delicacies including the pan-seared cod and the venison steak. Indeed, the menu features both local and international selections from around the world.

Franquette

Franquette, 31 Rue de la Chaîne, 31000 Toulouse

Franquette focuses its delicious meals on organic and locally sourced ingredients. Not only is the menu diverse, but they also boast an enchanting setting on the Place des Tiercerettes, ideal for a casual dining experience.

Le Contre-Pied

Le Contre-Pied, 6 Rue des Prêtres, 31000 Toulouse

Drive your Toulouse Airport car rental to Le Contre-Pied – a restaurant that offers contemporary and cultural French cuisine based on products locally sourced from the Toulouse region. The owners of the restaurant consistently showcase their knowledge and passion for the culinary arts on every plate they serve.

Best Things To Do In Toulouse

Capitole

31000 Toulouse, France

In Toulouse, color isn’t the only stand-out feature of the city’s architecture. To the east of the main square, you’ll find the majestic Capitole – Toulouse’s decorated city hall. This impressive neoclassical building is constructed from the town’s iconic pink brick, complete with bone-white columns.

Inside, you’ll find the late 19^th-century Salle des Illustres, a grandiose domed hallway that was embellished by artists including Henri Martin. This is also home to Théâtre du Capitole, France’s most prestigious opera venue.

Stroll along the river and you’ll come to Toulouse Cathedral, or 'Cathédrale Saint-Étienne'. Built-in a Gothic style, this towering structure features ornate, stained-glass and rose-shaped windows. Step inside to see tapestries, paintings and an organ that emerges from the wall, 55 feet above the ground.

Cite de L’espace

Avenue Jean Gonord, 31500 Toulouse, France

Since World War II, Toulouse has been at the heart of France’s aerospace industry. And this region is known not just for developing aircraft, but also components for international space programs. Cité de l’espace, located just 20 minutes from Toulouse Airport on the outskirts of the city, brings this history to life.

Explore hands-on exhibits, including a moon-running simulator, as well as a planetarium and observatory. Test your tolerance for space travel in a rotating pod and visit the cinema where you can immerse yourself in a space mission. You’ll also see full-scale replicas of iconic spacecraft, including an Ariane 5 space rocket.

Perignan

For a truly memorable trip, drive your rental car from Toulouse Airport to Perpignan to see peach, tangerine and lemon-colored buildings lining the streets. Experience a unique blend of French and Spanish culture due to its close proximity to the border. There are a wealth of historical sights to explore here, too.

Dating back to Roman times, today you can still see the 13^th-century Citadelle, the 14^th-century old town (vielle ville) and the 19^th-century new town (ville nueve). The Mallorcan King’s Palace, which blends Romanesque and Gothic styles, takes up almost a full quarter of the old town. Make your way up to the top for views of the snow-capped Pyrenees.

Straight out of the pages of a fairy tale, meanwhile, Carcassonne is a hilltop town believed to be the inspiration for Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty. This magical destination is just over an hour’s drive from Toulouse Airport along the A61 and is perfect for a romantic escape.

La Cité is the medieval heart of the town, situated on the banks of the River Aude, and the walled area was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997. Walk across the drawbridge and amble through the cobbled streets, gazing up at the 52 towers that surround you.

All this and more is at your fingertips, with car rental at Toulouse Airport.