Car Rental Poitiers

The main city of Central France's Poitou-Charentes region is Poiters. This relatively small capital boasts a Medieval background while being in a privileged location on the river Clain. Downtown Poiters is notable for being a picturesque area where historical streets and buildings can be found.

Poiters lies about 120 kilometers from the Atlantic coast and 350 kilometers from Paris. High speed trains from the French capital travel to the city in about an hour and stop at the train station, which shares facilities with a bus station. When you arrive, you can reach the city center to the west when you climb up the hill.

Car hire in Poiters Downtown offers a good way for you to get started on your trip in this relaxed city. While you can easily explore the city center on foot, a car is recommended if you want to visit the neighboring cities and towns including Saint-Benoit, Saint-Georges-les-Baillargeaux, and Chatellerault.

Plenty of cafes can be found in downtown Poiters especially on the area fronting the City Hall. Poiters also offers other notable venues to visit including the Notre Dame Church, the St. Pierre Cathedral, and the 4th century Baptistry of St. John, which notable for being one of Europe's oldest Christian buildings. Take your time visiting them with cheap car hire in Poiters Downtown, which you can also book in advance through the internet.

Cognac makes a convenient day trip destination from Poiters and with car rental in Poiters Downtown, you can reach the city in about 2 hours by driving on the A10 or the N10. Alternatively, you can drive to the city of Angouleme, which is accessible in an hour and 30 minutes via the N10.