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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Bastia
- Take in the beautiful scenes of nature as you drive through the region of Upper Corsica in your hire car. Having a car will enable you to drive to numerous islands and relax on their sandy beaches. Sports activities like surfing, fishing, or hiking are also possible. Bastia offers plenty of historical and cultural attractions along with an exciting nightlife. With a car you’ll be able to visit local bars and clubs for some nighttime entertainment.
- Travelers to the French Riviera often fly into the Bastia-Poretta Airport. Offering numerous shops and services, you’ll find it easy to rent a car from this facility. Once you’re off the plane, you’ll take just a short walk through the arrivals hall, where you’ll find numerous hire car agencies including Alamo, Budget, and Hertz.
- There are many winding roads around the islands so you’ll need to be extra-cautious. Additionally, Bastia has strict driving laws about being distracted. Note that you could get pulled over for eating or talking on the phone without a headset while driving.
- Traffic is busiest around Bastia in the summer months. Because of its small population, rush hour is typically not a major problem but it can still get congested at times. This is mostly around the downtown area during the peak commuting hours of 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. in the morning and 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. in the evening.
- 25% of our users found a car hire in Bastia for $41 or less
- Book your car hire in Bastia at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about hiring a car in Bastia
What type of car is recommended for driving in Bastia?
With such beautiful routes, it would be nice to let down the top of a convertible as you drive around North Corsica. A smaller vehicle might also be ideal because of the winding roads around the beach towns and communities. Be sure to let your hire agent know if you need a car with automatic transmission, as most hire cars in Bastia are stick shifts.
What’s the speed limit in Bastia?
Speed limits are pretty simple to remember in Bastia and Corsica. When you are driving in and around the town, keep your speed down to 50 km (or 31 mph). Once you are on the highway, if it is more like an interstate, the maximum speed allowed will be 90 km (or 55 mph). Outside of the city on the motorways you can travel at speeds of up to 110 km (or 68 mph). Note that there are speed cameras everywhere around Bastia.
Where are the best places to park in Bastia?
Parking in the evening and on weekends is easy to find in Bastia, even on the street. But if you are not comfortable with this option, there are several parking lots and garages where you can safely park your hire vehicle. This includes lots by the port, such as Parking Vieux Port and a couple of underground garages.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Bastia?
On average a car hire in Bastia costs $45 per day.
What is the best car hire company in Bastia?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire in Bastia is Hertz (7.1, 52 reviews).
How much is the price of fuel in Bastia?
The average price of fuel in Bastia is $11.75 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $141 and $188, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Bastia?
Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Bastia.
Which car hire agencies are at Poretta airport (BIA)?
The only car hire company onsite at Poretta airport is Hertz.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Poretta airport (BIA)?
The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Poretta airport to off-airport locations is Hertz.
How can I find car hires near me in Bastia?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Mini car hire cost in Bastia?
A Mini car hire in Bastia costs $148 per day, on average.
What is the most popular car hire location in Bastia?
In Bastia, cars are most frequently hired at Hertz Aeroport De Poretta (1 km from city centre ).
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Bastia?
On average a car hire in Bastia costs $313 per week ($45 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Bastia?
On average a car hire in Bastia costs $1,340 per month ($45 per day).
Bastia car rental reviews and directory
Hertz
7.1
Good
43 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
Comfort
8.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.1
Value for money
7.3
2 locations in Bastia
Locations in Bastia
Aeroport De Poretta
+33 4 95 30 05 00
Immeuble Novelty
+33 4 95 31 14 24
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
8.0 Very Good
Aug 2023
2.0 Poor
Aug 2023
4.0 Mediocre
July 2023
2.0 Poor
July 2023
2.0 Poor
June 2023
Budget
6.9
Okay
4 reviewsCleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
6.6
One location in Bastia
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Apt Poretta
+33 4 95 54 54 09
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2.0 Poor
Apr 2022
1.9 Poor
Aug 2021
Avis
9.3
Wonderful
No reviews available
One location in Bastia
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1 Bis Rue Jose Luccioni
+33 4 95 31 95 64
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Europcar
8.0
Very Good
No reviews available
One location in Bastia
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3 Rue Chanoine Leschi
+33 4 95 31 59 29
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keddy by Europcar
7.9
Good
No reviews available
4 locations in Bastia
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40 Route De Ghisoni
+33 4 95 56 05 82
8 Rue De La Citerne
+33 6 16 48 94 04
Poretta Airport
+33 4 95 30 09 50
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Rent@Car
6.9
Okay
No reviews available
2 locations in Bastia
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Port de TOGA
+33 4 95 34 14 14
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FLIZZR
8.2
Very Good
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One location in Bastia
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Cargo Bastia
No score available yet
2 locations in Bastia
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Rond Point de Casamozza
+33 4 95 38 31 14
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AutoEurope
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One location in Bastia
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Sunnycars
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One location in Bastia
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