Car Hire Tours - Mini guide to Tours

Tours

Located in the historical and picturesque Loire Valley, Tours was severely damaged during the last year of WWII when Allied forces chased German troops out of France. Despite suffering from heavy bombings, today Tours is entirely restored and truly gorgeous.

The town’s idyllic Plumereau quarter has a typical laid-back French ambience featuring numerous boutiques, art galleries and friendly little cafés. This quarter in the old town can easily be explored on foot and is very photogenic due to its old courtyards, historic half-timbered buildings and remarkably crooked towers.

Positioned in the city’s eastern part you’ll find the impressive Cathédral de St-Gatiens. This church is an architectural masterpiece constructed between the 13th and 16th century and features a unique mixture of Gothic and Renaissance architecture. The church’s front is abundantly decorative and inset with stunning windows made from stained-glass.

Another must-see for architecture buffs is the delightful Gouin Hotel. Enjoying a reputation as Tour’s most gorgeous Renaissance building, the hotel was originally the residence of a rich silk tradesman. Today, the hotel houses an interesting archaeological museum.

Tours as well as the charming surrounding area offers great daytrips by hire car. Visitors have the option to rent a car in the city, but local services can be expensive. We recommend you book Tours car rental online in advance to ensure you get the best price on the market.

The Loire Valley is truly rewarding to explore by rental car with highlights being Blois with its fantastic châteaux, the historic city of Orléans and the town of Bourges.

Car hire deals in: France

We rent the following types of cars: Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or equiv.), Mini, Small family (Ford Focus or equiv.), Medium family (Toyota Avensis or equiv.), large family (BMW 5 series), 4x4, SUV, Convertible, Van, Sports car, Luxury cars.

Hire cheap cars from the following suppliers, Ebookers, Opodo, Avis, Expedia, Sixt, Thrifty and budget rental prices from EasyCar, Budget, Holiday Autos, Economy, 121carhire.