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Car hire at Perpignan Airport - Gateway to the South of France

Located just over 7 kilometres (4 miles) from the city centre, Perpignan Airport (known locally as Aéroport de Perpignan–Rivesaltes) is a popular gateway to the south of France. Despite its relatively small size, it is very strategically situated for travellers visiting the three very popular destinations of Montpellier, Toulouse and Barcelona in neighbouring Spain. The airport has a number of busy routes to Paris operating all year round, as well as to a variety of other destinations such as Agadir, Birmingham, Brussels, Dublin, Leeds-Bradford, Lille, London-Stansted, Marrakech and Nantes operated Aer Lingus, Ryanair, Transavia and Volotea.

Located a few kilometres inland from the coast, Perpignan exudes a warm Mediterranean atmosphere in close proximity to the Pyrenees mountain range. Its ancient tower known as Le Castillet was once the entrance to the city's walled historic centre, and today it offers the many visitors who manage to climb its 142 steps the most magnificent views across the vast Roussillon plain and beyond. Built in the Gothic style, Perpignan Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste) boasts an exquisite interior full of wonderful features, including a beautiful high altar made of white marble and a rare sculpture of Christ dating back to the early 14th century.

The fact that Perpignan is one of the sunniest places in France makes the possibility of leaving the city and exploring its glorious surroundings an even more enticing prospect. With a car hire from Perpignan Airport you can combine a busy sightseeing itinerary with a series of memorable day trips to some of the most amazing places in the south of France, most notably Carcassonne (one of the best-preserved medieval fortified towns in Europe) and Montpellier, a vibrant city with a wealth of tourist attractions. The drive into the foothills of the Pyrenees is another major highlight for visitors exploring the Perpignan region.

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Airport Information

France's southernmost airport, PGF is located midway between Perpignan and Rivesaltes (hence its official name of Aéroport de Perpignan–Rivesaltes). Besides being an important gateway to the sunny south of France, it also serves the northern part of Spain's Costa Brava on the south side of the Pyrenees Mountains. A number of major low-cost carriers operate at the airport (notably Volotea, Transavia, Aer Lingus and Ryanair) to and from a wide range of popular destinations, including Agadir, Birmingham, Brussels, Dublin, Leeds-Bradford, Lille, London-Stansted, Marrakech and Nantes.

Perpignan Airport (PGF)
Address: Av. Maurice Bellonte, 66000 Perpignan, France
Telephone: +33 4 68 52 60 70
Airlines operating at Perpignan Airport: The list of the most important airlines operating at Perpignan Airport currently includes Aer Lingus, Ryanair, Transavia and Volotea.

Where to pick up my car hire at Perpignan Airport

Picking up your car rental at Perpignan Airport is a seamless affair because the airport is relatively small and easy to navigate compared with many of the larger airports in France. After passing through the baggage-collection area, just head for your supplier's welcome desk in the Arrivals Hall, after which you can walk to a nearby car park where you’ll be able collect your vehicle a couple of minutes from the main terminal building (no shuttle required).

Car hire operating hours

	Europcar at Perpignan Airport Arrivals Hall Perpignan, France 66000 +33 4 68 61 05 43	Opening Hours: Hours vary
	Hertz at Perpignan Airport Arrivals Hall Perpignan, France 66000 +33 4 68 61 18 77	Opening Hours: Hours vary
	Sixt at Perpignan Airport Arrivals Hall Perpignan, France 66000 +33 468 613 434	Opening Hours: Hours vary

Terminals

Perpignan Airport's single passenger terminal has the capacity to handle up to 700,000 passengers annually, with approximately 1,500 passengers able to be catered for on the premises at any one time. Albeit relatively compact, the main terminal building is is very modern and well equipped for the needs of all its passengers and staff. PGF has a similar design to many other airports in France, on other words the Arrivals Hall is located at end of the concourse while the boarding area is situated at the other end (the Arrivals Hall is on the ground floor and the Departures area is located on the upper level. This enables passengers to enter through either of the two doors and enjoy quick and easy access to all the terminal's areas and facilities.

Airport Facilities

Perpignan Aiport has a few shops and restaurants, with a sit-down dining facility situated on the first floor of the main terminal building (open daily from 7am-7pm) with a selection of hot meals, snacks and sandwiches. On the ground floor, there's a small gift shop offering a limited selection of local French wines and regional gifts and specialities. English-language newspapers, magazines and books are also available. A large café/bar located on the ground floor caters for passengers in a hurry before their flight. A wide range of additional facilities can also be found at Perpignan Airport, including several ATMs, some small meeting rooms, tourist information desks and plent of amenities for disabled passengers, such as specially adapted toilets, lifts and ramps. Most passengers head for Trib's, a large store selling local products. Free high-speed Internet access is available 24/7 by accessing the network 'Free wifi Airport.

How to get to and from Perpignan Airport

With the airport situated very close to the city centre (just 5 kilometres or 3 miles to the north), travellers who rent a car at Perpignan Airport will be able to collect their vehicle and be on their way in a few minutes. By road, the airport can be accessed by exiting at junction 41 on the A9 motorway in the direction of Narbonne and Nîmes. Buses operate to and from Gare de Perpignan, the city's main train station, which also stop at the main bus station en route. Although PGF does not have its own train station, daily high-speed rail services run between Perpignan train station and Paris Gare de Lyon. Regular airport buses shuttle passengers from the airport to the centre of town (look for the Navette sign as you come from baggage reclaim into the main part of the terminal building. Located transport company Sankeo also opeates a bus service between the airport and Perpignan city centre, including on Sundays and bank holidays.

For tips and general advice about getting around Perpignan and the rest of southern France by car, please read our dedicated France Driving Guide for information on local road regulations, licence requirements, driving distances, tolls, etc.

Parking Tips

After collecting their car hire from Perpignan Airport, many visitors head for the city to find somewhere to park. Perpignan city centre is divided into parking zones, each of which has its own rules, prices and parking hours. In Perpignan, it is possible to pay for parking either directly at the parking meter or via a mobile application. Perpignan Airport offers a car park with plenty of spaces as well as areas reserved for drivers of reduced mobility. Close to the terminal, the main car park allows drivers to park and collect their car quickly due to its convenient located directly in front of the main exit, which makes it easy for passengers carrying heavy luggage to and from the car either by hand or by using the airport's luggage trolleys. Please note that the airport car park is patrolled by security guards and the first 15 minutes of parking are free. The car park offers 517 spaces including 9 spaces for people of reduced mobility, as well as 4 spaces for electric vehicles with charging stations.

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