The Pyrenees' best scenery, from trailheads to remote villages, is far easier to reach by car.
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Where to pick up
- Airports: Toulouse, Barcelona, Biarritz, Pau, Tarbes–Lourdes, Perpignan, Bilbao, Zaragoza.
- Stations: Lourdes, Pau, Tarbes, Perpignan, Toulouse Matabiau.
Cross-border tips
- Check that your rental allows driving into Spain, France and Andorra.
- One-way rentals between France and Spain usually carry a large fee; it's often cheaper to return to the same country.
- Fuel is usually cheapest in Andorra and Spain.
Driving rules
- Drive on the right in all three countries.
- Typical limits in France: 80 km/h on two-lane roads (90 km/h on some), 110 km/h on dual carriageways, 130 km/h on motorways, 50 km/h in towns. Spain: 90 km/h on main roads, 120 km/h on motorways.
- Carry your licence, a warning triangle and a hi-vis vest.
- Strict drink-driving limits apply.
Mountain and winter driving
- Use low gears on long descents and give way to vehicles coming uphill where the road is narrow.
- In winter, ask for winter tyres or chains; they may be compulsory.
- Watch for livestock and cyclists on mountain roads.
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