Car hire Nimes Station

The city of Nimes is an interesting mix of ancient Roman architecture, great countryside and a perfect climate that makes it a crowd favourite among the many travel destinations in this part of France. The main entry point is through the Nimes Rail Station, which is also a suitable bugdet car rental base for travellers coming in from other French cities such as Marseilles, Paris and Lyon. While you wouldn't need a car to get around the town centre, arranging for cheap car hire at the Nimes Rail Station is still highly recommended for those day trips into the countryside.

A tour of Nimes starts at the town centre where you will find some of the most interesting historic buildings that define the city's past. Structures such as Maison Carre and the adjacent Roman amphitheatre never fail to draw crowds of tourists. The arena was built in the 1st century but it is still widely used for various events to this day.

Outside the centre, you will want to visit the famous Temple of Diana and the Castellum reservoir. You might also want to walk along the old squares that date back the Roman era. The streets of Nimes are lined with restaurants, coffee shops and bars where you can watch people go to and fro as you enjoy the best in local French cuisine.

From there, take your car hire at the Nimes Rail Station and go for a drive to the countryside vineyards and the fortified town of St. Louis which will treat you to a breathtaking view of the Mediterranean.