Car hire Auch

Auch is the capital of the French department of Gers in the Pyrenees. While it does not offer much in terms of tourist attractions, it is one of the most suitable travel bases for exploring the region because of its close proximity to various tourist destinations in south western France. This is why it is more practical for travellers to arrange for car rental in Auch as soon as they arrive even when the town is compact enough for leisurely strolls.

The town is best explored on foot as all the attractions are easily accessible even without the use of public transport. The most notable landmark in the town is St Mary's Cathedral. The church is steeped with history as it took more than 200 years to get constructed. The 14th century tower of Armagnac is also worth a visit. Travellers will also want to walk up the 370 steps of the Monumental Staircase during their stay. Built in 1863, the staircase features the statue of D'Artagnan.

From there, visitors can drive their cheap car hire in Auch along the Route Nationale which features the nearby cities and towns of Agen, Toulouse and Tarbes. Toulouse is especially worth visiting as it is known to be the home of the European aerospace industry. It serves as the home base for the Galileo positioning system, and the CNES's Toulouse Space Centre which happens to be the largest space centre in the continent.

Toulouse is about an hour's drive from Auch and features a number of attractions such as the 18th century Capitole de tolouse, Jardin des Plantes, Canal du Midi and the 19th century wrought iron Saint-Pierre Bridge.

Further out, visitors can also take their car hire in Auch for a drive to the town of Agen to the north. The town offers a trip back in time with its old town centre and medieval buildings and landmarks.