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Thousands of folks take the TGV by rail into Avignon every year and rent a car out of Avignon. What is the TGV and what is so great about it? Well, the TGV is actually a high-speed rail service that connects local countries. It is fast. How fast? How about speeds of up to 200 Miles per hour fast, and the TGV currently has the world's record for the fastest train.
The train is based out of Paris and currently goes from Paris to Avignon, Lyon, Luxembourg, all in less than three hours. How about Brussels to the Paris CDG airport in less than two hours? Yes, it is fast, and very convenient. Some of the stations are currently established in Paris train stations including the Est, Lyon, Montparnasse and Charles De Gaulle. The TGV is also located at the Nice, Strasbourg, Avignon, Aix en Provence, Bordeaux, Dijon and Lyon. Rail service also runs to Switzerland, Germany and others.
Now, you have ridden the rail and are in Avignon, needing a rental car at the Avignon car rental desk. You will have choices, seven days a week (as opposed to many car rentals downtown).
Car rental companies setting up shop at the Avignon station include Alamo, Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Holiday and National among others. Just use our booking engine to find the best price among these.
When leaving the station, make sure you have a map of where you're going. Also, many folks recommend renting a GPS when renting a car. Our booking engine (and most of our friendly competitors) offer you the ability to tack on a GPS to your car rental booking fee. These will really help you get around the area. Often, these devices are limited in number, so your chances of getting one is better if pre-booking, instead of waiting until you get there.
Most rental car folks say that getting in and out of the Avignon Station is a breeze. If you haven't driven a lot in France recently, you need to know that obeying the speed limits is very important. It seems as though there are radar cameras everywhere. Some you will see, others will be unmarked. There's no reason to rush anyway, with so much to see.