Car hire in Perpignan
1 office in Perpignan · airport pick-up · France
Perpignan is the most Catalan city in France: the Palace of the Kings of Majorca, the red-brick Castillet and a way of life that blends Roussillon with the Mediterranean. It sits half an hour from the Spanish border, between the beaches of the Côte Vermeille and the first foothills of the Pyrenees.
It is exactly the kind of territory where a car makes all the difference: the area's gems — Collioure, the villages of the Conflent, the Banyuls wineries — are scattered between coast and mountains, with limited public transport. Collect your vehicle at Perpignan airport and you can shape the trip to suit yourself, even combining both sides of the border.
Search cars in PerpignanWhy hire a car in Perpignan
- The region is split between beaches, vineyards and Pyrenean valleys: without a car you're confined to the city and little else.
- The Spanish border is ~30 min away by motorway, letting you combine Roussillon and the Costa Brava in a single trip; check the conditions for crossing into Spain when you book.
- Perpignan airport is small and nimble: from plane to car in a few minutes, with none of the queues of a major hub.
Day trips near Perpignan
- Collioure — The village that captivated Matisse: a royal castle, a bell tower rising from the water and famous anchovies. About 30 minutes along the coast.
- Villefranche-de-Conflent — A Vauban-fortified town at the entrance to the Têt valley, starting point of the Yellow Train. About 50 minutes towards the Canigou.
- Cadaqués — Already in Spain, Dalí's whitewashed village and Cap de Creus reward the final stretch of winding road. About 1 hr 15 min away.
- Carcassonne — France's most famous medieval walled citadel, perfect for a full day out. About 1 hour along the A9 and A61 motorways.
Where to pick up your car
- Aeropuerto de Perpiñán
Final prices in euros · book without paying · free cancellation up to 72 h before.
Frequently asked questions
Can I cross into Spain with the hire car?
Rentals in France generally allow driving in neighbouring EU countries, but it's wise to declare it when booking and check the conditions of your specific rate. With that sorted, the Costa Brava is under an hour away.
Do the local roads have tolls?
The A9 motorway, the region's backbone towards Narbonne and Spain, is tolled. Almost all the nearby destinations — Collioure, the Conflent, the beaches — can also be reached on free national roads, at the cost of a little more time.
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