Dax car rentals

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Dax. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Dax is C$ 9.74 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 117 and C$ 156, depending on the car size.

Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Dax.

The only car rental company onsite at Biarritz Parme airport is Hertz.

The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Biarritz Parme airport to off-airport locations is Hertz.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Compact car rental in Dax costs C$ 69 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Dax costs C$ 80 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Dax costs C$ 60 per day, on average.

Some streets in the city are narrow, especially those adjacent to buildings. Therefore, driving a small car is an excellent choice for easier manoeuvring. Also, you can drive to various destinations without challenges when making turns. However, ensure the small car is spacious to hold all your luggage. In addition, most roads in Dax are even, giving the driver confidence to drive even for long hours.

Most streets have varying speed limits in the city. When using car hire in Dax, maintain a speed limit of 50 km/h (31 mph) on urban streets. If driving on rural 2 or rural 3-lane roads, you shouldn't exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) and 110 km/h (63 mph) on 4-lane expressways. If it's raining, maintain a speed of 80 km/h (31 mph) on motorways and 130 km/h (80 mph) on normal days. If in residential areas or school zones, the maximum speed limit is 50 km/h (50 mph) to ensure the safety of kids and residents. Most streets have speed cameras to monitor drivers and ensure road safety.

The city offers ample and safe parking spaces. The best place to park is in the city centre. Some places to park include Effia Gare de Dax P1, free for the first 15min, around €2.30 (1.97) for 30min, €3.00 (£2.57) for 1h, €4.40 (£3.76) for 3h, and €10.20 (£8.72) for 12h. Other town centre car parks are free for the first 1h but charge about €2 (£1.71) per hour, including Place Saint-Pierre, Parking des Berges, Place de l’ecarteur (Arenes), Place de la Tanneria (Sablar), Parking Chanzy and Place du Chanoine Bordes. Parking rates depend on the car park. Therefore, research the prices and parking permits before parking to avoid frustrations and inconveniences.