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One-way car rental from Bordeaux to Toulouse

Bordeaux to Toulouse by car

Check the driving distance, estimated time, fuel cost and road-charge information for the Bordeaux to Toulouse route.

  • 152 mi Driving distance
  • 2h 30m Estimated drive time
  • $33–$53 Estimated fuel cost
    Estimated from the route distance, country fuel prices and a documented passenger-car fuel-consumption range.
  • Tolls likely Road charges
    This does not confirm the route is free of charges. Local access rules, low-emission zones and other local fees may still apply.

Fuel data: OpenVan.camp 22 August 2026

Driving route from Bordeaux to Toulouse

Car rental prices from Bordeaux to Toulouse

See example prices for a three-day one-way rental.

  • Example small rental car — Opel Corsa or similar Small Opel Corsa or similar From $61 per day $182 for 3 days
  • Example medium rental car — Peugeot 308 or similar Medium Peugeot 308 or similar From $68 per day $204 for 3 days
  • Example large rental car — Volkswagen Passat or similar Large Volkswagen Passat or similar From $80 per day $241 for 3 days
  • Example suv rental car — Opel Grandland or similar SUV Opel Grandland or similar From $69 per day $208 for 3 days
  • Example luxury rental car — Mercedes C-Class or similar Luxury Mercedes C-Class or similar From $106 per day $317 for 3 days

Example prices observed in a real search. Prices may vary by dates and availability.

How to save on a one-way car rental from Bordeaux to Toulouse

One-way rental prices can vary by date, vehicle category and the exact pickup and return locations. Compare more than one option before booking.

  • Check nearby dates. Rental prices can change by pickup date and availability. If your schedule is flexible, compare a day or two either side of your planned dates. Another day is not guaranteed to be cheaper.
  • Compare more than one car category. In the three-day sample search, Small had the lowest observed total at $182, with Medium at $204 a clear step up. SUV sat unusually close to Medium at $208, while Large jumped to $241, so open neighbouring sizes before assuming every step up costs the same.
  • Compare the full one-way total. The booking total is more useful than the daily rate alone. One-way pricing for Bordeaux to Toulouse can depend on the vehicle, booking conditions and the exact Bordeaux pickup and Toulouse return combination.
  • Compare practical Bordeaux pickup and Toulouse return locations. In our sample, Bordeaux pickups included Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport, city branches and Belcier station-area desks, while Toulouse returns used city locations. The cheapest totals started from Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport rather than city desks. Compare the combinations that fit your trip rather than assuming one type is always cheaper.
  • Compare manual and automatic prices on this route. In the stored Bordeaux to Toulouse sample, the cheapest automatic totals sat above the cheapest manual totals, so gearbox choice can move the one-way price even when two cars look similar otherwise. Confirm the transmission on the offer you book.

Tips for a one-way car rental from Bordeaux to Toulouse

For this 152 mi Bordeaux to Toulouse rental (about 2h 30m), allow for motorway tolls and check your exact Bordeaux pickup and Toulouse return setup before you leave.

  • Check Crit’Air eligibility for Bordeaux city pickups inside the rocade

    Bordeaux city pickups such as Cours Georges Clemenceau and the Belcier / Terres de Borde area sit inside Bordeaux Métropole’s intra-rocade low-emission zone. Non-classified vehicles are restricted around the clock; Crit’Air 1 to 5 cars remain allowed. Confirm your rental car can leave your exact city desk legally. The Bordeaux rocade sits outside the ZFE. Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport collection is outside the intra-rocade perimeter.

  • If collecting at Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport, use the rental cabins opposite the halls

    If collecting at Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport, rental formalities and key collection are handled at the rental-company cabins in the dedicated parking area opposite the terminal halls, not at an indoor arrivals desk. Confirm which cabin is on your booking, then follow that company’s signs from the hall exits rather than assuming one BOD layout fits every brand.

  • Confirm A630, A62 and A620 toll exposure into Toulouse

    From the Chartrons-side start toward Boulevard des Frères Moga, join A630, then A62 exit 19 toward Toulouse without using A20, A65 or A89, then A620 and exit 30 toward Port de l’Embouchure. Tolls apply on much of this corridor, so budget them separately from the rental price and fuel, and check how your rental company handles payment. Bordeaux-Mérignac pickups may reach A62 on a different airport connector — follow the approach shown for your booking.

  • Check Crit’Air eligibility for the Toulouse city return

    Returns use Toulouse city codes via A620 exit 30 toward Allée de Brienne and Avenue Paul Séjourné inside Toulouse Métropole’s low-emission zone. Crit’Air 4, 5 and non-classified cars are restricted around the clock; Crit’Air 3 cars remain allowed. A62 sits outside that perimeter, and the boundary has western-road nuances — do not treat every périphérique segment as automatically inside or outside the ZFE. Confirm your rental car can return legally.

  • Confirm the exact Toulouse city return approach

    Returns use Toulouse city codes. Reach Toulouse via A620 exit 30 toward Port de l’Embouchure, then Allée de Brienne and Avenue Paul Séjourné. Enter the exact return address on your booking and follow the rental company’s approved approach rather than a last-minute sat-nav shortcut.

  • Confirm the exact Toulouse branch hours and return procedure

    Even on this medium Bordeaux to Toulouse hop, branch closing time can shape the afternoon. Confirm your Toulouse desk’s address, opening hours, return entrance and key-return steps before you leave Bordeaux. After-hours drop-off is not available everywhere.

Bordeaux to Toulouse car rental FAQs

Answers to common questions about one-way rentals and driving from Bordeaux to Toulouse.

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Small cars start at $61 per day for Bordeaux to Toulouse. An SUV starts at $69 per day — a modest step rather than a jump. Prices vary depending on your dates and vehicle availability. Check live prices on AirTrackBot for your trip.
The drop charge may already sit in the quoted total or appear separately in the rental conditions. Enter Bordeaux and Toulouse as different locations, then check the full price breakdown and the provider’s terms before you book.
Bordeaux and Toulouse are about 152 mi (245 km) apart by road — around 2 hours 30 minutes on the A62. It is a short-to-medium southwest hop, so pickup branch, vehicle size and Toulouse access rules usually matter more than long-distance planning.
Yes. Tolls apply on the main Bordeaux–Toulouse motorway drive on the A62. No euro amount is published here, so check current charges before you travel.
Budget roughly $33–$53 for fuel on the A62 hop.
Toulouse’s ZFE currently restricts Crit’Air 4, Crit’Air 5 and non-classified vehicles; the previously planned Crit’Air 3 ban is not in force. Vehicles allowed inside the zone still need the appropriate Crit’Air sticker. Check that the rental car is compliant before driving into the restricted area — do not assume you must purchase a sticker for the rental yourself.