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Car rental in Brest

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Nearest airport
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
To city centre
8 km
Parking in the centre
Paid zones
Main roads
N165, N12
Region
Brittany
Population
142,346
City IATA code
BES
Time zone
Europe/Paris
Currency
EUR
Driving side
Right-hand traffic
Rental offices
9
Rental companies
4

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Where to pick up a car in Brest

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Brest by car

Brest occupies two steep hills above a landlocked roadstead at the far western edge of Brittany, with slopes so sharp in places that stairs take over from streets. The postwar rebuild left a grid that feels newer than the harbour it serves.

Driving in Brest

Brest is reached by N165 and N12. Parking in the centre is paid and marked by zone.

Arriving by road

Both approaches are divided highways without tolls: the N12 leads to Saint-Brieuc and Rennes, while the N165 serves Quimper, Lorient, Vannes and Nantes.

From the airport without a car

A shuttle bus links Brest Bretagne Airport to Porte de Guipavas, the closest tram station, and belongs to the bibus network. In the centre, trams A and B meet bus line D at Place de la Liberté, and lines B and D also stop at the railway station.

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Day trips from Brest

  • Douarnenez35 km
  • Quimper52 km
  • Morlaix55 km

Rules of the road in France

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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 Brest?

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 Brest?

At Brest: Avis, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt. In Pontanézen: Europcar. In L'Eau Blanche: 2 independent offices. In Kergonan: 2 independent offices. More rental desks are at Brest Bretagne Airport.

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