Car hire in La Rochelle
for your arrival from Manchester
New Jet2 route from Manchester to La Rochelle from May 2027. Pick up your car at the airport, from €40/day, and set off to explore the Atlantic coast.
Jet2 flight
Direct Manchester–La Rochelle route.
1h50 flight
Then your car in 15 min at the airport.
Next to the Île de Ré
The airport is by the bridge.
From €40/day
Recent fleet, transparent pricing.
Great news for travellers from the North West of England: from May 2027, Jet2 is launching a direct flight between Manchester and La Rochelle. It opens a brand-new gateway to the French Atlantic coast, its beaches, the old harbour and the beautiful Île de Ré, in under two hours' flying time from Manchester.
As with any arrival at La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airport, a hire car is essential to make the most of the region. Plan ahead: here is everything you need to know to organise your trip and your car hire from Manchester.
The Manchester – La Rochelle flight at a glance
From May 2027, Jet2 is launching a direct Manchester to La Rochelle service, mainly over the summer season (May to September), with a flight time of around 1 hour 50. On arrival, La Rochelle Airport (code LRH) is compact and quick to walk through: once you have your bags, you are at your car within minutes. As the final timetable is published by the airline, check the Jet2 schedule when you book your flight.
From Manchester: the French Atlantic awaits
With this new Jet2 route, travellers from Manchester and the North West gain easy access to Charente-Maritime: sandy beaches, the whitewashed villages of the Île de Ré, fresh seafood and a relaxed way of life. Weekend break, family holiday or foodie escape: a hire car is the natural partner to your flight, letting you roam the whole coast from the Île de Ré to the Île d'Oléron.
Your car at the airport, right by the Île de Ré bridge
La Rochelle Airport sits right at the entrance to the Île de Ré bridge. Collect your car on the spot and you bypass the city-centre traffic, reaching Saint-Martin-de-Ré in about thirty minutes. The bridge toll (around €16 return in high season) is paid by the driver: it is the only road onto the island, and it is well worth it.
The whole of Charente-Maritime to explore
With a car, the region opens up: the Île d'Oléron and its free bridge, Rochefort and the frigate L'Hermione, the oyster huts of Marennes, and the "Green Venice" of the Marais Poitevin just forty-five minutes away. Varied days out, perfect for families, and impossible to string together on public transport.
Our cars
Which car for your trip?
Compact
from €40/dayRenault Clio, Skoda Fabia
Ideal for couples, easy to park in the Île de Ré villages.
SUV
from €65/dayJeep Compass, Renault Arkana hybrid
Generous boot for families and beach gear.
7-seater
from €85/dayPeugeot 5008
Comfort for groups and longer stays.
Frequently asked questions
Arriving from Manchester
When does the Manchester – La Rochelle route start?
Where do I pick up my car when arriving from Manchester?
Can I already book a car for a 2027 flight?
Why choose DOODOO at the airport?
Local independent agency at the airport (Rue du Jura) and the station
Open 7 days a week, 8am to 10:30pm, aligned with flight times
Transparent pricing, no hidden fees
Recent fleet with plenty of hybrids
Fast handover, no shuttle
Attentive team, service in English and French
Book your car before you land in La Rochelle
From Manchester, your Atlantic break deserves to start the moment you land. Book online, collect your car at the airport and set off to explore La Rochelle, the Île de Ré and the coast.