Hire a car at the airport of Chambéry

If you are coming to spend a family holiday in Savoie, don’t hesitate to bring your faithful pet with you. In fact, the main car hire companies located at Chambéry Airport, such as Rent-A-Car, Nationale Car Rental, Sixt and Alamo, allow pets in their vehicles. This means you can all enjoy outings around Lake Bourget, Aix-les-Bains and even Annecy, which is just forty minutes from Chambéry Airport.

More and more car hire companies are positioning themselves as environmentally responsible providers and offering low-emission vehicles. As a result, you can hire an electric or hybrid car. To make sure you find a rental car through Hertz and Sixt, book your vehicle in advance with Airports & Travel. By booking your vehicle directly through our platform, you will be able to choose the vehicle that best suits your needs in terms of fuel or power source.

Among the many rental companies operating at Chambéry Airport, some offer shuttle services. Avis, Budget, Enterprise Rent A Car and Alamo are among them.

To hire a car at Chambéry-Aix-Les-Bains Airport, you will need to provide a valid driving licence (generally held for at least one year), proof of identity (ID card or passport), and a credit card in the main driver’s name. Some agencies may require a credit card for the security deposit.

Yes, it is highly recommended that you book online in advance through Airports & Travel. This allows you to benefit from more competitive rates, a better choice of vehicles and quick pick-up as soon as you arrive at Chambéry-Aix-Les-Bains Airport.

The rental agencies at Chambéry-Aix-Les-Bains Airport are open according to commercial Flight times. Some agencies offer a 24/7 vehicle return service using key drop boxes, allowing you to return your vehicle outside opening hours.

Yes, Chambéry-Aix-Les-Bains Airport is located approximately 10 km from Chambéry city centre. Bus services connect the airport to Chambéry railway station in around 20–30 minutes. However, for greater flexibility and to explore Savoie—including Lake Bourget, Aix-les-Bains and the Alpine ski resorts—it is advisable to hire a car at the airport.

Yes, several rental agencies at Chambéry-Aix-Les-Bains Airport offer unlimited-mileage packages, ideal for those wishing to explore the Savoie region and Lake Bourget, or even travel to the Alpine ski resorts.

Yes, many agencies offer a “one-way” option, allowing you to return your vehicle in another city or at another airport (for example, in Geneva, Lyon or Grenoble), with additional fees depending on the distance.

Yes, several agencies offer no-excess rental options or excess-waiver insurance, allowing you to hire a car with complete peace of mind and avoid costs in the event of damage or theft.

Yes, automatic cars are available at Chambéry-Aix-Les-Bains Airport. As these models are less common, it is recommended that you book in advance to guarantee availability.

If you plan to visit the Alpine ski resorts or discover the mountain scenery around Chambéry, an SUV or 4x4 is ideal. If you are staying mainly in the city or along the shores of Lake Bourget, a city car will be more practical and economical. For a family holiday, an MPV or estate car will provide greater comfort on long journeys.

Chambéry and Aix-les-Bains are perfect starting points for discovering Savoie and the Alps. You can visit Lake Bourget, explore the Chartreuse Regional Nature Park or discover ski resorts such as La Féclaz and Le Revard. Nature lovers will also appreciate the Bauges Massif and its hiking trails. A rental car allows you to make the most of these magnificent sites at your own pace.