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Good to know
- IATA code
- BOD
- ICAO code
- LFBD
- Terminals
- 3 (A, B, billi)
- To city centre
- 11 km
- Main road
- A630
- Transport to the centre
- Tram · Bus · Shuttle
- Time zone
- Europe/Paris
- Currency
- EUR
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 14
- Rental companies
- 5
- Off-airport offices
- 7
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Rental desks at Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
Desks in the terminals and offices nearby, with the distance from the airport.
In the terminal
Offices 1
At Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport sits west of Bordeaux, in the commune of Mérignac in the Gironde. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport has 3 terminals: A, B and billi. Bordeaux is 11 km away, by the A630; there is also a tram, a bus and a shuttle.
Picking up and returning
Driving to the airport
Drivers leave the autoroute at exit 11b to reach the airport. That road also forms part of the city’s beltway together with the N230, and the A10 brings motorists in from the north.
Public transport into town
Tram line F links the airport with the city centre and calls at Gare Saint-Jean. A 30’Direct shuttle also serves the Bordeaux Saint-Jean railway station, and Transports Bordeaux Métropole bus 1+ goes to the centre.
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Rules of the road in France
- Speed limits
- 50 / 80 / 130 km/h
- Alcohol limit
- 0.5 ‰
- Motorway tolls
- motorway tolls paid at the barrier
- Must carry
- a reflective vest and a warning triangle
What kind of car do you need?
Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.
Frequently asked questions
France: which side of the road do they drive on?
On the right. Speed limits are posted at the roadside and differ between towns, open roads and motorways.
Which currency will I be charged in?
Prices are usually set in EUR. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.
Can I drive the car into another country?
Often yes within the EU, but never assume it. Crossing a border has to be allowed by the rental company and usually costs extra, so check the terms before you book.
How far is Bordeaux from the airport?
11 km.
What are the speed limits in France?
50 km/h in towns, 80 km/h on open roads, 130 km/h on motorways.
Are the motorways tolled?
Motorways charge at the barrier. Payment is by cash, card or an electronic tag.
Which car rental companies serve Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport?
At the airport: Goldcar, Dollar, Europcar, Hertz, Thrifty and an independent office. Desks are in Hall B and Terminal Billi. Outside the airport, nearby: CarGo, France Cars, Rent A Car and 4 independent offices.