Car hire Toulouse Station

Toulouse Rail Station is a popular budget car rental hub as it makes for a great base for exploring the southern part of France. The station is located near the centre of the university town of Toulouse serves fourteen trains coming from Bordeaux and nine high-speed TGVs from Paris daily. Because Toulouse in itself is a popular travel destination, arranging for cheap car hire at the Toulouse Rail Station is easier as many rental agencies have set up their offices or counters in the station building.

The city is fairly small and the city centre is compact so leisurely walks are in order when you visit Toulouse. Start your tour with a visit to the historic town centre known as Ville Rose. You will find a variety of historical sites in this area including the Capitole, the city's seat of government for centuries. A walk westward will take you to the Church of Jacobins, a 13th century structure that looks like a fortress. To the north of the Capitole, you will find the largest Romanesque church in the country – the Basilica of St Sernin and the Notre Dame du Taur.

If you're traveling with children, you simply have to take them to the city's high-tech amusement par, the Cite de l'Espace. The park has a space them where you can walk inside the mock-up of Mir Space Station. Most of the exhibits are educational and interactive.

After that, treat yourself to a gastronomic feast through the many restaurants around the city. You can also get a dose of retail therapy at the flea market that is open during Sunday mornings by the Basilique Saint Sermin.

From there, take your cheap car hire at the Toulouse Rail Station and organize day trips to nearby towns before you board the train bound for another French city or European destination. Some worthwhile day trip destinations include the Albi where you will find a vast collection of Toulouse-Lautec paintings and the town of Auch where you can enjoy authentic and traditional French cuisine.