Most people taking their holidays in Corsica will hire a car, even if
it's just for a few days as you will get so much more out of your holiday.
We can offer discounted
car hire in Corsica through our partnership agreement with Avis who we have worked with for many years. We have always found to provide good
value for money and excellent service on the rare occasion there has been a problem (normally of our own making!).
Avis also offer directCorsica clients a second driver at no extra charge and a free baby or child seat. Avis rental
cars can be collected from any of the Corsican airports; Calvi, Bastia, Ajaccio and Figari, and also from some
town offices.
Driving yourself around the island really is the best way to explore
and although the roads are more narrow and mountainous than we are used to in the UK, the main routes are generally
in a better state of repair, and the traffic is much lighter.
PRICES 2009
- prices shown are per car for either 1, 2 or 3 weeks. CLICK HERE for other durations
|
Grade
|
Car Type |
1 week
|
2 weeks
|
3 weeks
|
|
B
|
Ford Fiesta or similar (petrol cars only) |
310 €
|
495 €
|
743 €
|
|
I
|
VW Polo or similar (diesel cars only) |
320 €
|
501 €
|
752 €
|
|
C
|
Renault Megane or similar |
329 €
|
513 €
|
770 €
|
|
D
|
Renault Laguna or similar |
398 €
|
622 €
|
933 €
|
|
E
|
VW Passat or similar |
493 €
|
772 €
|
1158 €
|
|
H
|
Renault Scenic or similar |
398 €
|
622 €
|
933 €
|
NOTE:
if you require more than one car, please complete a seperate form
for each car and make sure the correct driver's name(s) and details
have been entered, as this will speed up the collection of your car(s) on arrival.
Special grade cars
Avis also offer some special grade cars. There are a limited number of these cars
and they are in very high demand so it is advisable to book early. For these cars, a deposit of 250 euros is required
at the time of booking. Should the booking be cancelled more than 30 days before arrival, the deposit will be refunded,
but cancellations made within 30 days of arrival will result in a loss of deposit.
PRICES 2009 - prices
shown are per car for either 1, 2 or 3 weeks. Please ask for other durations
|
Grade
|
Car Type |
1 week
|
2 weeks
|
3 weeks
|
|
L*
|
Small automatic, Ford Fiesta or similar |
332 €
|
522 €
|
783 €
|
|
F*
|
Larger automatic, Ford Focus or similar |
349 €
|
546 €
|
819 €
|
|
G*
|
Cabriolet, Renault Megane or similar |
555 €
|
870 €
|
1305 €
|
|
K*
|
Renault Scenic or similar (5+2 seats) |
598 €
|
936 €
|
1404 €
|
|
M*
|
4x4 Ford Kuga or similar |
544 €
|
851 €
|
1277 €
|
|
N*
|
Minibus, Traffic Combi or similar |
674 €
|
1056 €
|
1584 €
|
|
O*
|
Renault Espace or similar |
661 €
|
1035 €
|
1553 €
|
If you have any queries regarding car hire, we'll be happy to advise
you, but please read on as many frequently asked questions are covered in the text below.
| INCLUDED IN YOUR RENTAL |
NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR RENTAL |
- Unlimited mileage
- Airport surcharge
- Collision Damage Waiver (excluding excess - click HERE)
- Theft protection cover (excluding excess - click HERE)
- Technical assistance
- Taxes |
- Windscreen cover (except where PPP is taken)
- Damage to tyres
- Lost or damaged keys
- Fuel |
Ajaccio, Bastia and Figari airports are open from 7am - midnight
Calvi airport is open from 7am until 9pm
For opening hours at town offices, please click HERE
Drivers must be at least 21 years of age and have held a full licence for a minimum
of 1 year. You will be required to leave a credit card number as guarantee.
Avis can also provide a variety of extras such as baby seats (6 months and over),
booster seats and PACK PROTECTION PLUS
which covers the excess usually charged by hire companies in the even of any damage to the car or theft (between
600-1600 euros depending on the grade - click HERE for details).
| Extras |
Amount
|
| Baby seat or booster seat (per hire) |
one seat free, additional seats @ 27 Euros per hire |
| Pack Protection Plus (grade B or I) |
11 euros per day |
| Pack Protection Plus (grades C or L) |
13 euros per day |
| Pack Protection Plus (grades D/E/H/F/G/M/N/K/O) |
15 euros per day |
Driving in Corsica
We are often asked about the driving in Corsica; what's it like, are
the roads good, how long does it take, that sort of thing, so we've put together a handy guide together with ideas
of what type of car will be most suitable for your holiday. Click HERE
for more information.
| Villas | Apartments | Hotels | Flights | Car Hire | Overseas Property |
| Information about
Corsica |
Opening hours of Avis offices,
2009
AIRPORTS
| |
Monday - Friday
|
Saturday
|
Sundays & French Bank holidays
|
| AJACCIO |
07:00 - 24:00
|
07:00 - 24:00
|
07:00 - 24:00
|
| BASTIA |
07:00 - 24:00
|
07:00 - 24:00
|
07:00 - 24:00
|
| CALVI |
07:00 - 21:00
|
07:00 - 21:00
|
07:00 - 21:00
|
| FIGARI |
07:00 - 24:00
|
07:00 - 24:00
|
07:00 - 24:00
|
TOWN OFFICES
| |
Dates
|
Monday - Friday
|
Saturday
|
Sundays & Bank holidays
|
AJACCIO
1 rue Paul Colonna d'Istria |
1 Apr. - 16 Oct.
|
08:30 - 12:00
|
08:30 - 12:00
|
Closed
|
BASTIA
1 bis rue de vieux port |
1 Feb. - 15 Oct.
|
08:30 - 11:30 &
17:00 - 20:00
|
08:00 - 12:00
|
Closed
|
CALVI
Port de Plaisance |
1 Apr. - 15 Oct.
|
08:30 - 12:00 &
15:00 - 18:00
|
08:30 - 12:00
|
Closed
|
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Car hire Excess in the event
of damage/theft
PACK PROTECTION PLUS covers the excess
usually charged by hire companies in the even of any damage to the car or theft.
If you choose NOT to take advantage of this option, the following excesses
will apply in the event of damage to the car or theft.
|
Grade
|
Car Type |
Collision / Damage excess
|
Theft excess
|
CDW / Theft excess with Pack Protection Plus
|
|
B
|
Ford Fiesta or similar (all petrol cars) |
600 €
|
800 €
|
0 €
|
|
I
|
VW Polo or similar (all diesel cars) |
600 €
|
800 €
|
|
C
|
Renault Megane or similar |
1000 €
|
1300 €
|
|
D
|
Renault Laguna or similar |
1000 €
|
1300 €
|
|
E
|
VW Passat or similar |
1300 €
|
1600 €
|
|
H
|
Renault Scenic or similar |
1000 €
|
1300 €
|
|
L*
|
Small automatic, Ford Fiesta or similar |
1000 €
|
1300 €
|
|
F*
|
Larger automatic, Ford Focus or similar |
1300 €
|
1600 €
|
|
G*
|
Cabriolet, Renault Megane or similar |
1100 €
|
1500 €
|
|
K*
|
Renault Scenic or similar (5+2 seats) |
1150 €
|
1300 €
|
|
M*
|
4x4 Ford Kuga or similar |
1300 €
|
1600 €
|
|
N*
|
Minibus, Renault Traffic Combi or similar |
1300 €
|
1600 €
|
|
O*
|
Renault Espace or similar |
1300 €
|
1600 €
|
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