Car hire in Rennes
1 office in Rennes · airport pick-up · France
Rennes, the capital of Brittany, pairs medieval half-timbered houses along the rue Saint-Michel with a lively student scene and the Les Lices market, one of the largest in France. It is a pleasant city in its own right, but above all it is the natural gateway to the whole of northern Brittany.
Brittany is a land of small villages, jagged coastlines and legends scattered through forests and coves — exactly the kind of region where the train doesn't reach the good bits. With a car collected at Rennes Airport, Saint-Malo, Mont Saint-Michel and the Emerald Coast are all less than an hour and a half's drive away.
Search cars in RennesWhy hire a car in Rennes
- Brittany's headline sights — Mont Saint-Michel, Dinan, Cap Fréhel — are spread out and poorly connected to one another by public transport.
- Brittany's dual carriageways are toll-free, a rarity in France: getting around the region is remarkably good value.
- Rennes Airport is around 15 minutes from the city centre; pick up the car and you can be looking at the sea that same morning.
Day trips near Rennes
- Saint-Malo — A walled privateers' town facing dramatic tides; a walk along the ramparts at sunset is a must. About 50 minutes along the N137.
- Mont Saint-Michel — The abbey rising from the bay is one of France's icons; go early to beat the crowds. About 1 hr 10 min away.
- Dinan — A medieval hilltop town on the River Rance, with timber-framed houses and a charming little harbour. About 45 minutes to the north.
- Brocéliande Forest — The forest of Arthurian legend: Merlin's tomb, the Valley of No Return and stone hamlets. About 40 minutes to the west.
Where to pick up your car
- Aeropuerto de Rennes
Final prices in euros · book without paying · free cancellation up to 72 h before.
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit Mont Saint-Michel by car from Rennes?
Yes — it's the classic day trip: around 1 hr 10 min on free expressways. You park in the official car parks at the entrance and reach the abbey on foot or by the free shuttle included with parking.
Are there tolls in Brittany?
Practically none: Brittany's expressway network is toll-free by historic statute. From Rennes you can reach Saint-Malo, Dinan or the Emerald Coast without paying a toll — unusual for the rest of France.
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