The French city of Carcassonne lies in southern France, not a million miles from the Spanish border. Served by Carcassonne Airport (also known as Carcassonne Salvaza Airport), you can get your holiday off to a great start in no time, as it is located just a short 15 minute drive from the city centre.
As a UNESCO World Heritage site, it certainly has plenty to offer the visitor and its ideal location means that should you have your fill, there is more than enough nearby to keep you occupied.
Book with Zest Car Rental at Carcassonne Airport!
Zest Car Rental provides a fresh and honest approach to hiring a car at Carcassonne Airport. At Zest, we know how important transparency is when booking car rental. Our four-step booking process is simple and hassle-free, with no hidden costs or extras. At Zest, we know when planning your trip, you shouldn’t have to sweat the details and focus on the small print. Instead, you can relax and look forward to your holiday, without getting lost in car rental complications!
We also know that sometimes, plans change. Therefore, we offer free cancellation and amendments up to 48 hours before your rental start as standard. Should you require it, we also offer enhanced cancellation protection for a small fee. This offers you free cancellation right up to the time your rental starts!
Zest Car Rental only works with carefully selected and trusted car rental providers at Carcassonne Airport who care as much about reputation as we do, and always put the customer first. All our providers are monitored closely, and we review customer feedback frequently to ensure you receive the best rental experience possible. Our amazing customer feedback has meant we are ranked ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot. Also, Zest Car Rental are Feefo Platinum Trusted! You can read our Feefo reviews here!
Stay protected with Zest! We offer breakdown assistance at Carcassonne Airport as standard. Should you wish to be fully covered, we can provide you with our industry leading top-up insurance. Our top-up insurance is the top level of cover available provided by us. You’ll receive reimbursement cover against any loss or damage to the vehicle not covered by the standard car hire insurance. To find out what is covered on our top-up insurance, check out our blog! You can rest assured we’ve made things as simple as possible so you can focus on enjoying your holiday and exploring hidden gems!
If you wish to share the driving on holiday, we have negotiated a free additional driver with many of our trusted car rental providers! If your chosen provider does include a free additional driver, this will be clearly labelled on the quote page. Generate a quick and easy quote today!
All rental providers we work with operate a fair fuel policy. This means you either collect the car full of fuel then return it full or return it with the same amount provided upon collection. Hassle-free and straightforward! Learn more about fair fuel policies here!
If you ever have any queries before, during or after your car rental, our friendly customer support team is here to help you. We can even provide you with a quote or make your booking over the telephone! Our U.K. based call centre is open 7 days a week. Wherever you are, Zest are! We operate a 24/7 Customer Support Telephone line for any urgent enquiries during out of office hours.
The great inclusions Zest offers with every rental has led to us being the one and only Which? Recommended Car Hire Broker, an accolade we have earnt every year since 2017! Which? Concluded that Zest Car Rental goes ‘beyond for their customers’ and awarded Zest with a five-star rating for the clarity of the final hire cost. Fresh, Honest and Transparent!
Things to See and Do in Carcassonne
The city of Carcassonne is divided in two parts; the medieval walled city and the town centre, better known as Ville Basse. It is the walled city, Cité de Carcassonne, which is a UNESCO site and is essentially a medieval fortress with a history that dates back over 2,500 years. Much of the fortifications have experienced reconstruction, primarily during the 19th Century but they haven't lost any of their charm. With over 50 towers and more than 3km of walls, the area is vast and enchanting and simply must be explored during your time here, including the breathtaking castle and its contents too!
In Ville Basse, you can spend hours traversing streets which are filled with French bistros, cafes and restaurants and of course a very healthy selection of boutiques and shops. Be sure also to venture to the Canal port, where you can embark on a canal boat trip on Canal du Midi. You could even rent your own boat if you prefer, or take a short half day trip.
Day Trips From Carcassonne
Travel out towards the shoreline and traverse the city of Narbonne. It can be reached in just 45 minutes by car and is worth the journey for this historic city is very much a hidden gem. Amble around the Cathedral and unearth the history of the area with a visit to the Musée Archeologique. Its coastal location means you can head to the beach in the afternoon too, just a short 15km drive from the city centre.
Perpignan is only a stones' throw away too, a famous French city with plenty on offer. Sample some of the fabulous cuisine and of course the wine, should you be staying for a night or two. View the marvellous Palais des Rois de Majorque (The Palace of the Kings of Majorca) and stroll through the attractive Saint-Jean quarter.
Hop in your hire car and head north to the city of Toulouse. It's only an hour's drive away but has endless hours of entertainment on offer. Architecturally speaking, it's a treasure trove of impressive buildings from the bridges spanning the river to the many churches speckling the streets.
Book now
