Nantes travel guide
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You're Going to Love Nantes
With a population of 277,269, Nantes is a must-see destination in Pays de la Loire, France. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Nantes has to offer.
When to visit Nantes
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Nantes in July, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Nantes, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.
How to Get to Nantes
Plane
When flying to Nantes, you’ll arrive at Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Nantes from Australia departs from Adelaide and takes around 33h 25m.
Train
SNCF is the only carrier operating train routes to Nantes. Located 0.9 km from the city centre, Nantes is the busiest station in Nantes. Another popular train station is Nantes Haluchère-Batignolles, located 4 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Nantes is to pick up a car hire from Bordeaux, which is about 275 km from Nantes. You’ll find branches of Hertz and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Bordeaux.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Nantes using FlixBus or BlaBlaBus. From Rennes, the bus ride to Nantes takes 153 km and will cost you around $11. From Tours, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 274 km. The most popular bus station is Nantes Le Cardo, located 5 km from the city centre of Nantes. Nantes Gare Routière Baco is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Nantes
Where to stay in Nantes
Average rates range from around $123 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $139 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hôtel Le Petit Duquesne and Hôtel Duquesne.
Where to stay in popular areas of Nantes
Most booked hotels in Nantes
Hiring a car in Nantes
Hiring a car in Nantes costs $69 per day, on average, or $275 if you want to hire it for 4 days.
Expect to pay $3.07 per litre in Nantes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.79 and $49.05. The most frequently booked car type in Nantes is Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Daihatsu Cuore or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.