Car Hire Ajaccio Corsica

The moment you arrive, we’ve got you covered. Whether you fancy a cute compact for an urban jaunt, an elegant saloon for a business trip or a spacious people carrier for a family holiday, your perfect vehicle awaits.

We’ll pack all the extras you need to get the most from your venture – from sat nav and super-fast mobile Wi-Fi, to our tailored range of child seats.  And, you don’t have to drive full-circle: why not make the most of one way car hire? 

Simply choose a date and time and we’ll prepare your quality hire car.

From the car you drive, to the service you receive our goal at Avis is to make sure that every aspect of your hiring experience is as easy and enjoyable as can be.

Frequent renters get upgraded – and additional days for free – by signing up for Avis Preferred loyalty benefits.

The French commandeered Corsica in 1768, and joie de vivre defines the prevalent culture that thrums through Ajaccio. A winter sun destination for Europe’s well-heeled traveller since the second half of the 19th century, Ajaccio has a strong history of tourism. And it’s not surprising. Laid-back bistros and sun-blanketed cafés spill out across the pavements in typical French fashion, while patisseries flood the streets with the aroma of fresh croissants. The colourful spoils of the Place Foch market draw in tides of shoppers every morning.

In terms of must-see sights, Maison Bonaparte - Napoléon’s childhood home - is your first port of call. Owned by the military leader’s family between 1682 and 1923, the grand four-storey residence has been preserved as a museum and contains intriguing memorabilia, including the diminutive stateman’s death mask. Elsewhere, the Musée des Beaux-Arts brags the largest French collection of Italian paintings outside the Louvre, including works by Titian, Bellini and Botticelli.

Genoese colonists restructured Ajaccio’s old town during the 15th century, and erected a mighty citadel and belt of defensive bastions along the shore to protect from overseas marauders. Now a scenic promenade that spools out along the city’s glittering coastline, it’s flanked by palm trees and descends to a charming beach for a refreshing dip in the Mediterranean.

To really make the most of Corsica’s stunning beaches and bays, including the golden sweep of Golfu di Lava and crystal clear waters of Golfu di Liscia, hiring a car is essential. Coveted seaside resorts Porto-Vecchio and Bonifacio glitter seductively in the far south and, owing to the island’s compact size, can be reached by a scenic drive in less than two and a half hours.

Ajaccio lies 90 minutes away from the immense Regional Natural Park of Corsica. Guarded by the lofty 2,706m-high summit of Monte Cinto and spanning nearly 40 per cent of the wild isle, this is an impressively rugged domain of deep woodland and crystalline lakes.

Wind through its epic hiking trails, which offer routes to suit all levels, and spot its resident deer, boar and wildcats. For a real nature fix, stop by Scandola Nature Reserve on a peninsula that juts out from the northwest shore. Here you can spy cormorants and sea eagles soaring above the otherworldly red rock towers.

For a memorable adventure that guarantees access to the remotest beaches and natural sights in Corsica, hire a car with Avis in Ajaccio.