Commonly known as Toulouse Blagnac Airport and only a short drive from the city centre, picking up a hire car at the airport is the perfect way to start your holiday in the Midi-Pyrénées.
It is nicknamed La Ville Rose or 'The Pink City' for its many red brick buildings which line the streets. Unearth all the attractions on offer before hitting the road in search of the many wonderful attractions that lie outside the city limits.
Book with Zest Car Rental at Toulouse Airport!
Zest Car Rental provides a fresh and honest approach to hiring a car at Toulouse 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 Toulouse 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 Toulouse 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!
What is There to See and Do in Toulouse?
Visit Basilique Saint Sernin, a fascinating church which dates from the 11th Century. Its beauty is evident by its inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage list and the examples of Romanesque art will be sure to impress.
Inject a healthy dose of culture into your trip to Toulouse by visiting its excellent art museums. Les Augustins, an old monastery church, is now a thriving gallery with a collection ranging from the 20th century all the way back to the Middle Ages. Home to over 4,000 works, it's an essential visit. Alternatively, Les Abattoirs museum is a must-see for fans of Modern & Contemporary Art.
Toulouse has a strong association with the aviation industry and for anyone with a minor interest, Toulouse's 'Space City' is a must. Home to a small planetarium, interactive exhibits, and replica spacecraft this will be a hit with visitors of all ages.
After all this, nothing beats a simple stroll with no definitive direction; just enjoy having a wander, taking in the sights and sounds while you search for a restaurant to enjoy a perfect evening meal.
Day Trips From Toulouse
Kissing the border of both France and Spain, the Pyrenees National Park is a 2 hour drive away and with the wealth of activities on offer, you might be best to schedule a few days here. Ski here during the winter months and embrace the fantastic facilities. The summer months are a good time to embrace the hiking opportunities among the forested slopes.
The city of Beziers is well worth a visit and, nestled close to the southern coast, is less than two hours away. With a vast array of churches to peruse, fill your visit with a trip to the Saint-Nazaire Cathedral and relax in the breathtaking Plateau des Poètes. You won't find many other tourists here, so embrace a slice of local France.
Alternatively, why not head to Carcassonne and amble through the fortified city. Views surrounding this area at night are stunning and worth the 1 hour car journey alone. There are a plethora of ancient sights to explore once you are here and this should keep you busy for many hours. The castle is one not to be missed; reminiscent of a fairytale it is said to have been the inspiration for Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty and even appeared in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves! Uncover the history that drips from this city and enjoy some fun entertainment too with daily jousting displays.
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