Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA) Car rental

Additional drivers are permitted from the age of 21 depending on the category rented and are subject to additional charges. Additional drivers are permitted per rental, with a maximum equal to the number of seats in the vehicle. For young drivers, an additional cost applies.

After Hours Pick Up:
This service is not offered at this location.

After Hours Return:
Enter the rental car park and park the vehicle in the designated Enterprise spaces in row B, bay 56 to 75.
Ensure that you don't leave any personal belongings inside the vehicle.
Deposit the keys and the folder in the key deposit box which is located on the right-hand side of the branch's counter.

To rent a vehicle, the renter must have held a valid driving licence for:

– at least 1 year for categories Mini Manual and Automatic, and Economy Manual and Automatic
– at least 3 years for categories Compact Manual and Automatic, Compact SUV Manual and Automatic, Standard Manual and Automatic, and Intermediate SUV Manual and Automatic
– at least 7 years for categories Intermediate Monospace 7-Seat Manual and Automatic, Standard SUV Manual and Automatic, Full Size Manual and Automatic, Compact Elite Manual and Automatic, Intermediate Manual and Automatic, and Premium Manual and Automatic
The minimum age to rent is 18 years old. All drivers under the age of 25 will be subject to an additional daily charge.

It is not allowed to drive outside of Corsica. 

The standard damage and theft cover (DW) is a protection product which reduces the financial responsibility of the renter up to the excess amount specified on the rental agreement.
If this protection product is not included in the reserved rate, the renter has full financial responsibility for the vehicle.
Third-party liability cover is always included as standard, even when DW is not part of the reserved rate.

Depending on the car class*, an excess of between 1,400 EUR and 2,500 EUR per incident is applicable and comprises the following:

- Damage/collision cover
- Theft waiver

If you wish to further lower your excess in the event of damage and/or theft, other optional protection products are available for purchase at an additional cost.

*Car class excess groups:
- 1,400 EUR for cat. Mini Economy
- 1,800 EUR for cat. Compact and Compact SUV; Intermediate and Standard SUV; Intermediate People Carrier Monospace, as well as 7-Seaters
- 2,500 EUR for cat. Compact Elite; Intermediate and Standard; Full Size and Premium
- 1,600 EUR for cat. Compact and Standard Commercial Vans (car class not available at airport locations)

Concerning the damage and the rental of the vehicle, Renters wishing to dispute or make a complaint, can contact our claims department by sending an email to the address: serviceadministratif@ehiglobal.fr .

One-way rentals between Ajaccio, Bastia and Calvi are allowed for all categories of vehicles in Corsica.
One-Way rentals with return at Figari are not available.
One-way rentals are not permitted between Corsica and mainland France. International one-way rentals are not permitted.
In the event of return to allocation in mainland France or internationally, the actual costs for the repatriation of the vehicle will be the responsibility of the renter.

Excess Protection (EP) is an optional coverage available only if Damage Waiver (DW) is included in the rate. EP reduces the applicable Damage Waiver excess amount to zero for all cars and SUVs. For Small Vans the excess can be reduced to 250 EUR, for Medium and Intermediate Vans to 300 EUR and for Luton Vans with Tail Lift to 350 EUR. 

If EP is not included in the reservation, it is available for purchase. Before purchasing EP it is advised to determine, if a personal coverage is adequate to cover damage, theft, loss of revenue, administration fees, diminishment of value, and any towing, storage or impound fees. If EP is declined, the renter will be required to pay these charges up to the Damage Waiver excess amount and seek compensation through their carrier of personal coverage. EP is not insurance.

The renter can purchase a Fuel Service Option (at current market price) at the beginning of the rental period,
Vehicles are rented with a full tank of fuel and must be returned with a full tank (as indicated on the rental agreement).
In case of a difference in fuel level which is less upon return than at departure, the Renter will be invoiced for this difference at the rate displayed at the branch at €3.30 incl. tax/litre.
The price is calculated according to the tank capacity of the reserved vehicles.
Excess fuel will not be refunded. 

Personal Effects Coverage (PEC) is offered for an additional daily charge. PEC provides the renter and renter's passengers with insurance cover for personal effects while they travel.
In summary, the product provides cover for theft, damage or loss of baggage, electronic and mobile devices. In addition, delayed personal baggage and loss of travel documents are also covered. This is a summary only. The purchase of PEC is optional and not required to rent a car.
The coverage provided by PEC may duplicate your existing coverage and you may wish to determine if your personal coverage is adequate.
The PEC insurance coverage cannot exceed 50 days and / or a total amount of 200 EUR charged regardless of the duration of the rental period and is conditional on your compliance with the terms and conditions of the rental agreement and PEC policy.

This product will be available from January 1st, 2023.

View the Insurance Product Information Document

View the Offer Letter

View the Policy Terms and Conditions

A valid payment card in the name of the renter must be presented. AMEX, Mastercard and Visa are accepted for payment.
The card must be valid until at least one month after the return date and is required for pre-authorisation:
The amount of the applicable excess will be blocked until the return of the vehicle and varies between 950€ and 2500€, depending on the rented vehicle category.

MAESTRO, ELECTRON and DINERS as well as cash, cheques, travellers' cheques and Eurocheques are not accepted.

Required for Payment:
- A valid credit card as mentioned above, except MAESTRO, ELECTRON and DINERS cards
- Cash payments, cheques, travellers' cheques and Eurocheques are not accepted for any rental.

Roadside Assistance (RAP) is an optional product that allows customers to request our assistance free of charge without being financially responsible for assistance and towing costs for any incident or accident not covered under manufacturer warranty.

RAP does not apply in the event of a breach of the rental agreement.
Before taking out the RAP guarantee, it is advisable to check the coverage of your personal insurance for these costs.
If the renter does not take out roadside assistance protection (RAP), they will be required to pay the costs of assistance and towing according to the rate indicated in the agency. RAP is not insurance.

The deposit amount equals the applicable excess amount:

- 950 EUR for cat. Mini and Economy Manuals;
- 1400 EUR for cat. Economy Auto, Compact Manual, Compact SUV Manual;
- 1600 EUR for cat. Compact Aut., Compact SUV Aut., Intermediate – People Carrier Manual, Standard SUV Manual;
- 1800 EUR for cat. Intermediate SUV Aut., Standard SUV Aut., Intermediate Monospace Manual and Aut. as well as 7-Seaters;
- 2500 EUR for cat. Compact Elite Manual or Aut., Intermediate Man. or Aut., Standard and Full-size Man. or Aut.;
- 1600 EUR for cat. Compact and Standard Commercial Van 

All drivers must present a full valid and unexpired driving license. If the driving license is written in a language and characters different to those of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit is also required. Renters are advised to check whether local authorities require foreign drivers to present an International Driving Permit to avoid the risk of potential fines. Renters with licenses from countries who are not part of the International Driving Permit Agreement should carry a certified translation.

All renters must provide a valid identity card or passport. All drivers must have held their full license for a minimum of 1 year. All local renters must provide proof of home address in France with a utility or phone bill. Customers picking up at Charles de Gaulle Airport must provide flight itinerary or boarding pass showing arrival & departure. Local train tickets from Paris cannot be accepted.

Please note that we reserve the right to request additional ID or conduct further identification checks if needed which may include an identity check with an external organization.

Corse Auto Rent - Franchisee operator at our Corsica North locations - Ajaccio, Bastia and Calvi Airports - Third Party Liability coverage which is included in all rentals provides unlimited cover for bodily injury and or death to third parties and up to 100,000,000.00 EUR for third party property damage.