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Good to know
- Nearest airport
- Bastia – Poretta Airport (BIA)
- Parking in the centre
- Paid zones
- Main roads
- N193, N198
- Region
- Corsica
- Population
- 46,867
- City IATA code
- BIA
- Time zone
- Europe/Paris
- Currency
- EUR
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 3
- Rental companies
- 1
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Where to pick up a car in Bastia
Rental desks by area, with the distance from the city centre.
City centre
Offices 3
Rental companies in Bastia
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Europcar
- Offices
- 2
Bastia by car
Bastia clings to a narrow shelf between the Mediterranean and the Serra di Pignu, which leaves the town long and thin. Ferry arrivals set the rhythm of the place, and everything else happens on the single axis that runs its length.
Driving in Bastia
Bastia is reached by N193 and N198. Parking in the centre is paid and marked by zone. Streets in the old centre are narrow, a smaller car is easier.
Arriving by road
The D81 reaches Bastia from the west over the Col de Teghime, coming from Saint-Florent, and the D80 enters from the north after looping round Cap Corse. From the south, the coastal road follows the waterfront and finally goes through the Old Port Tunnel beneath the citadel and the Old Port.
From the airport without a car
A bus connects Bastia Airport with the town centre, and the fare is paid in cash to the driver. The coastal tram from Bastia railway station to Casamozza passes near the airport and its closest stop is Lucciana, but nothing links that stop to the terminal, so it is no use for arrivals.
Popular searches in Bastia
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Day trips from Bastia
- Corte38 km
- Calvi56 km
- Porto-Vecchio108 km
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.
Where do I park in the centre of Bastia?
Parking in the centre is paid and marked by zone.
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.
Where can I pick up a rental car in Bastia?
In the city centre: Europcar and Rent A Car. More rental desks are at Bastia – Poretta Airport.