Corsica car hire

Washed by the waters of the Mediterranean Sea is one of Europe’s most under-rated island destinations: Corsica. So consider this French beauty for your next holiday and pre-book car hire in Corsica to see the best bits with ease.

Language: French | Currency: Euros (€) | Avg. Flight time: 2 hrs 4 mins

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The island of Corsica is something of a tease. It will entice you with its isolated coves and empty beaches and beg you to journey into productive vineyards tucked away in the north. The islanders will tantalise your taste buds with delicious cuisine marrying French and Italian flavours, sprinkled with uniquely Corsican favourites such as exquisite cheeses and meat. It calls out to you to discover every inch of its shapely landmass, from the mountainous peaks of the interior to the sheer cliffs and sandy bays of the shoreline. You can answer the call of Corsica and do so much more when you book cheap car hire via TravelSupermarket.

You could base your stay in a number of wonderful towns. They mostly dot the coastline of the island, leaving the jagged backdrop of the interior for pursuits such as hiking. The soft sands of the island’s beaches attract sun worshippers, while medieval architecture and a sunny café culture lure visitors to the delightfully time-worn urban areas.

Corsica is situated immediately north of the Italian island of Sardinia and within sailing distance of the glamorous Cote d’Azur in southern France. To drive from the north of the island to the southern tip would take around four hours. The best attractions are spread around Corsica and the top beaches are off the beaten track, plus public transportation is limited, so arranging cheap car hire in Corsica is advised.

Arrange car rental before you travel to make savings. You can then collect your pre-booked vehicle when you arrive at one of the three main airports – Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport, Calvi Sainte-Catherine Airport, and Bastia Poretta Airport – or at a convenient downtown location in the main holiday areas. Compare rental deals now by using the search tool on TravelSupermarket.

It’s worth using TravelSupermarket to find cheap car hire; Corsica is a wonderful island that deserves to be explored...

Hiring a car during your holiday means that, wherever you make your holiday home, you can still discover the other towns, villages, beaches and attractions that make Corsica unique.

Plan a journey to the capital of Ajaccio, on the west coast, the birthplace of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. The city is undeniably Mediterranean in flavour, a little like the Cote d’Azur. Order drinks and watch the world go by under the shade of a palm tree. Stay around here and you can easily combine time in the city with hours spent lazing on this coastline’s glorious beaches.

The major settlement in the south is Bonifacio, a two-hour drive from Ajaccio. Here the buildings appear to have been etched right into the towering chalky cliffs that hang over the sea. Take a boat trip from the harbour to really appreciate the fascinating nature of this place.

If you stay in Bonifacio you will hear rumours of the beaches at nearby Porto Vecchio. Don’t dismiss these seemingly over-egged recommendations – the best beaches in Corsica can be found around Porto Vecchio and it’s just a 30-minute drive north of Bonifacio. Palombaggia Beach is the famed – and busy – beauty, so drive on and discover the near neighbours if you want a swathe of sands to yourself.

Calvi and Bastia are the main holiday bases in the north. Calvi hosts a lively calendar of annual events, including the hugely popular Calvi on the Rocks. Bastia is the perfect place to stay if you’ve got your eye on the unspoiled loveliness of Cap Corse.

Hiring a car also makes it simple to reach some of the island’s main attractions, such as the Scandola Nature Reserve and the mountain town of Corte.

Fair fuel policy

A fair fuel policy (also known as full-to-full or same-to-same) means you’ll only pay for the fuel you use. All car rental deals compared on TravelSupermarket come with a fair fuel policy, so you can book your hire car safe in the knowledge there will be no nasty surprises at drop-off. More information on TravelSupermarket’s commitment to fair fuel policies can be found here.

No hidden fees

All rental deals compared on TravelSupermarket include mandatory fees (for example, one-way and young driver surcharges) in your rental quote at the time of booking, meaning you’ll know the full price of your car hire upfront.