Compare Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) car hire

Whatever brings you to Nantes and the west of France, you can explore the region at your leisure once you’ve collected your hire car from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE). Whether you stay local around the beautiful Loire Valley or head further afield to places like Clisson or Pornic, the open road awaits.

Picking up a hire car from Nantes Atlantique Airport is easy – one of the perks of a relatively small airport.

The on-site reservation desks are just a few steps from the main terminal building and within easy reach of arrivals halls 1 and 2. There are several top providers inside the car rental building, including:

• Avis: +33 820 611 676
• Budget: +33 821 230 494
• Enterprise: +33 240 481 400
• Europcar: +33 240 840 139
• Hertz: +33 820 031 800
• Sixt: +33 170 976 111

Once you’re comfortable behind the wheel, take the D723 to arrive in the city in around 30 minutes. If you’re here to explore the best of the beaches, the N165 and N171 will get you to the stunning resort town of Saint-Nazaire in just over an hour.

Keep in mind that France’s road rules differ slightly from those in the UK. Firstly, be sure to drive on the right side of the road and overtake on the left. Also bear in mind that drivers in France give way to vehicles on their right at junctions and intersections.

Traffic lights are a little different here too. While France uses the same three-colour system, there is no amber light after a red light. A flashing red light indicates no entry, while a flashing amber light means proceed and give way to vehicles coming from the right.

When it’s time to return your rental car at Nantes Atlantique Airport, you’ll need to refill the tank in line with your provider’s fuel policy. There’s a service station at the roundabout between the P2 and P5 Proximité car parks next to the airport.

• Min. age required to hire a car: Usually 21
• Which side of the road: Right
• Credit card requirements: A valid credit card in the driver’s name is needed

Any additional requirements: Keep your full UK driving licence on you at all times