Find your perfect car hire at Béziers Cap d'Agde Airport
If you’re planning a trip to the Languedoc Region in the South of France, you’ll find booking an Avis hire car from Béziers Cap d’Agde Airport (BZR) an easy way to explore this stunning coastal region at your own pace.
Béziers is a small city in the Hérault département, Occitanie région located close to the Cap D’Agde peninsula (pronounced Kap-Dagd) so hiring a car from Béziers Cap d’Agde Airport is the ideal start to driving France’s beautiful southwest coast.
The city is rich in history and enjoys the status of being France’s second largest conservation area after Paris. It is within easy reach of popular tourist destinations like Narbonne and Montpelier as well as commercial centres like Toulouse.
Whether you are travelling to south of France for business or leisure, our friendly, efficient Avis team at Béziers Cap d’Agde Airport is ready to provide the perfect rental car for your trip.
Book direct with Avis and you’ll benefit from flexible booking with free cancellation, a fleet of quality rental vehicles and speedy collection to get you on the road plus we’ve a free loyalty programme with a host of travel benefits you’ll love.

Where to find us
You’ll find our Avis counter at Béziers Cap d’Agde Airport located just outside the front of the small terminal building. You’ll be collecting your vehicle from the car park immediately beside the terminal.
About Béziers Cap d’Agde Airport
Béziers Cap d’Agde Airport (BZR) is a relatively modern airport which only commenced offering international flights in 2008. It welcomes around 300,000 passengers a year welcoming visitors from 10 destinations and 5 countries with a daily flight to Paris Beauvais Airport.
The airport is located on the southeast side of the city of Béziers with good road access via the D613 coast road and A9 highway linking the city of Orange with the Spanish border.
Tips for driving in Béziers
If you have not driven in France or are arriving in Europe from a long-haul flight, we’d suggest checking the road rules for driving in France before you travel.
If you are travelling in Winter and planning to drive to the Pyrenees, you may need winter tyres to be fitted to your car and our team at Avis at Béziers Airport will be able to advise you on the winter car equipment you need plus local conditions at your destination.
Béziers car rental FAQs
What are the age requirements for renting a car in Béziers?
The minimum age to rent a car in France is 18. Age restrictions also vary by vehicle and some selected car groups are not available to drivers under the age of 25.
There is currently no maximum age for hiring a rental car, so long as you have had a full, valid, license for at least 1 year. Some additional steps may be required for those who are over the age of 75 on the date of the scheduled return.
What documents do I need to hire a car in France?
To hire a car in Béziers, France, you just need to bring your:
- Driving licence
- The credit card used to make your booking (if it's a high value vehicle two payment cards must be provided, one of which needs to be a credit card),
- Proof of any discount (such as a frequent flyer or Avis Preferred card.
- Photo ID for international rentals (such as a passport or driving licence) taken in the last 10 years.
Can I pick up my rental car in Béziers and return it to another location?
One-way car rental with Avis makes it easy to go from A to B without driving full circle. That means you can collect your Avis hire car from Béziers Airport and then return it to another Avis office whether that’s in France or even another country in Europe. Many of our Avis locations offer a 24-hour drop-off facility, which makes a one-way car hire hassle-free and very user-friendly. Simply check out our many available one-way journeys and start planning your route. When you are ready to book, just specify your destination in the booking panel and we will arrange it for you.
Is it worth hiring a car in Béziers?
As as a key destination on the western side of the French Mediterranean coast, Béziers is the perfect starting point for your road trip around the Languedoc region. When you pick up your Avis hire car from Béziers Cap d’Agde Airport, you’re perfectly placed to explore all the city has to offer, enjoy the freedom of independent travel and the opportunity to plan a dream French road trip.
The Avis team at Béziers Cap d’Agde Airport are experts on Béziers and the surrounding region of Languedoc and can offer advice on the best routes to take and make your trip a smooth one from the moment you touch down.
What is parking like in Béziers?
Parking in Béziers ranges from on-street to public car parks with the two main ones being Place Jean Jaurès and Place de la Madeleine. On-street parking is classified into different zones, limits and charges.
You can find out more about the zones and parking options from the city council’s tourism centre.
How to get from Béziers Cap d’Agde Airport to Béziers
From the Avis car park at Béziers Cap d’Agde Airport to the centre of Béziers is a drive of 14.5km which will take around 22min depending on the time of day. Head northwest from the airport and drive along the D612 following signs to the centre of the city.
Things to do in Béziers
Béziers offers a feast of historical sites, making it a prime destination to discover something of the story and culture of the region.
In the Old Town with its winding medieval streets, it’s possible to get a real sense of life in centuries gone by. The main attraction here is the Romanesque cathedral, which was constructed in the 13th century. By the cathedral is a fantastic vantage point for viewing the rest of the city and the vineyard-filled countryside beyond. To dive straight into the culture of the city, head to the Musée des Beaux Arts, the best art museum in town, which exhibits important works from the likes of Rubens and Delacroix.
Recommended day trips from Béziers Airport
From Béziers Airport, there are many other gems in the south of France to explore in your Avis hire car.
Narbonne
In just over half an hour on the A9 from Béziers Airport, you can reach the town of Narbonne, on the Mediterranean coast. The Horreum is the only remnant of Roman Narbonne that exists here, a spooky old warehouse that history enthusiasts will enjoy. And food lovers should head to Les Halles, an indoor market with huge glass windows lined with locally produced cheeses, local pastries and breads, fruit and vegetables and more.
Gruissan
Ten minutes further on the A9 and you’ll reach the charming fishing village of Gruissan. This is a place to stroll along the marina while admiring the yachts and to take in some fresh sea air. There’s a huge beach here, popular for daytime sunbathing and evening barbecues or course you can enjoy the local cuisine in one of Gruissan’s many popular restaurants.