Car Rental Bordeaux

Parking in Bordeaux

• METPARK Allées de Chartres (33000) is open 24/7 with more than 350 parking spaces. Charges are by the hour, with daily and monthly rates also available.
• METPARK Victor Hugo (33000) is well located in the city center, with easy access to Bordeaux’s main shopping district - Rue Sainte-Catherine. There are around 640 parking spaces, and several EV charging ports.
• METPARK République (33000) is also within walking distance of Bordeaux’s boutiques, restaurants and museums, including the Musée d’Aquitane.

Key roads in Bordeaux

• Autoroute 630 (A630) runs around the edge of the city center, south to north.
• Autoroute 89 (A89/N89) connects eastern Bordeaux with the nearby city of Libourne.
• Autoroute 62 (A62) can be followed in a south-east direction towards Toulouse and the walled city of Carcassonne.

How to get from Bordeaux to Libourne

It takes less than 45 minutes to drive the 27 miles (44 km) from Bordeaux to Libourne – a favored location of visitors interested in learning about local vineyards.

1. Leave the car rental parking lot at Gare St Jean, via the Pont du Guit.
2. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto Rue Charles Domercq.
3. Join Rue de Sagat, following signs to cross the Pont Saint-Jean.
4. Stay on this road, following signs for the N89.
5. Head east on the N89 until it merges with the D2089.
6. Follow the D2089 as it loops across Pont de Pierre into downtown Libourne.

How to get from Bordeaux to Toulouse

Toulouse is around two and a half hours from Bordeaux, or around 150 miles (243 km). Once you’ve reserved your car rental in Bordeaux, leave the office and follow signs for the A62 southbound to Toulouse.

Best hotels in Bordeaux

L'Hôtel Particulier Bordeaux

44 Rue Vital Carles, 33000 Bordeaux

This cozy hotel sits in the heart of Bordeaux, placing you right in the action of this dynamic city. Rooms are well-equipped with flat-screen TVs, complimentary toiletries and kitchenette facilities, while the decor reflects Bordeaux’s historic charm and elegance.

Novotel Bordeaux Centre

45 Cr Maréchal Juin, 33000 Bordeaux

Rest and relax after a day in the city’s historic quarter with a room at the Novotel Bordeaux. Comfortable rooms feature modern amenities and simple decor, with blackout curtains and air conditioning for a truly restful stay.

Hôtel Majestic

2 Rue de Condé, 33000 Bordeaux

Enjoy a comfortable stay at this trendy hotel, set in a classically French corner of town. Hôtel Majestic offers an easily accessible city break with on-site breakfast buffet, dry cleaning and baggage storage – all the amenities you might need for a weekend in the Garonne port city.

Best restaurants in Bordeaux

Le Loup

66 Rue du Loup, 33000 Bordeaux

Sample French cuisine at its finest at authentic Bordeaux eatery, Le Loup. Artichoke ravioli, Iberian pork and, naturally, a fantastic range of cheeses are the standouts from this wonderfully modern menu.

NORA

8 Rue Ausone, 33000 Bordeaux

A trendy and relaxed restaurant that matches French cooking with Asian ingredients for a unique take on Pan-Asian fusion cuisine. Try the Thai broth with duck ravioli to blend the best of Asian spices and regional European delights.

Bistro Mimi

17 Rue Huguerie, 33000 Bordeaux

Dine out on Italian small plates and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine at the popular Bistro Mimi. Fresh pasta dishes and pizzas are prepared using old family recipes, and best follow a wonderful selection of flavorsome antipasti to share.

Best things to do in Bordeaux

The City’s Medieval Remnants

Across Bordeaux center

Not a lot is left of Bordeaux’s medieval walls and fortifications, but you can find little pockets of the past scattered across the city center if you know where to look. The most impressive is Porte Cailhau, a 15^th-century archway that once served as a gateway to the old city. Elsewhere, La Grosse Cloche is a magnificent belfry built on the remains of a section of the old fortifications.

Quais de Bordeaux

40-41 Quai des Chartrons, 33000

Take a stroll along the Garonne River and explore the fantastic Bordeaux waterfront. There’s much to admire on this stretch of the river, from impressive 18th-century architecture to boats lazily ambling along the river currents. Take a seat on the promenade to soak up your surroundings.

Place de la Bourse

Pl. de la Bourse, 33000

When people arrive in Bordeaux, the first stop on their itinerary is the city’s beating heart – Place de la Bourse. The city square is a meeting ground for visitors and locals alike. Designed by Louis XV’s favored architect in the 1750s, Place de la Bourse has been an important fixture in city life ever since. Don’t forget to snap a photo of your reflection in the Water Mirror.