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Touring Cars NantesClair de Lune, 44360 Saint-Étienne-de-Montluc
Touring Cars in France, a single departure point west of Nantes
Touring Cars is a European motorhome rental network present in twelve countries, from Iceland to Bulgaria. In France, it offers only one pick-up point: the so-called Nantes depot, located at the Clair de Lune locality in Saint-Étienne-de-Montluc, some fifteen kilometres west of the city, towards the Loire estuary.
This departure point opens directly onto southern Brittany, with the Gulf of Morbihan and Carnac, onto the Guérande peninsula and La Baule, onto the island of Noirmoutier and the Vendée, or eastwards onto the Loire châteaux. The rental company presents itself as a specialist in premium motorhomes and advertises assistance available 24 hours a day during the trip. No model is listed for France: the available vehicles appear in each offer.
CoolDrive observed no Touring Cars offer in France in October 2026. The rate, included kilometres and excess are therefore revealed when you search.
Our view: a practical address for a trip in western France, with a team happy to advise on stops. Weak points: a single depot, little choice during the summer holidays, and return and insurance conditions to read carefully before paying.
Touring Cars in detail: what you need to know
The key facts to decide whether Touring Cars suits your trip.
General information
- Brand
- Touring Cars · European motorhome rental network
- Positioning
- Premium motorhomes · according to the rental company's own presentation
- Models in France
- Not listed · displayed in the search results
- Official website
- touringcars.eu
Rental conditions
- Mileage
- Shown in each offer · no offer observed in France in October 2026
- Excess and security deposit
- Depends on the offer · a credit card is needed for the security deposit
- Age and licence
- Specified in the offer · C1 licence if the gross weight exceeds 3.5 t
- Return to another city
- Not guaranteed · only one depot listed in France
- Return of the vehicle
- Rules to read before departure · fuel, cleanliness, cassettes and tanks
Insurance and extras
- Assistance
- 24 hours a day · advertised by the rental company; keep the number in the vehicle
- Interior equipment
- Detailed in the offer · crockery, bedding and accessories depending on the model
- Tolls
- Paid along the way · class 2 for most motorhomes
Network and availability
- Depot
- Saint-Étienne-de-Montluc · Clair de Lune, 44360, about 15 km west of Nantes
- Road access
- N165 dual carriageway · towards Saint-Nazaire, Vannes and southern Brittany
- Airport
- Nantes Atlantique · south-west of Nantes, transfer to arrange
- Touring Cars network
- 12 countries · including Spain, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom
Touring Cars branches in France
Touring Cars compared with other rental companies in France
Our comparison of the country's rental companies: each has its strengths depending on your trip.
| Rental company | Vehicles | Mileage | Best for |
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Touring Cars
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Models not listed in France, visible in each offer | No observations in France: see each offer | Single departure point west of Nantes, 1 city |
McRent
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Vans, low-profiles and large models (Urban, Compact, Family, Comfort) | Unlimited in 100% of the offers observed | Ranges from van to large model, 7 cities |
Anywhere Campers
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Carado, Sunlight and Adria Matrix models, Van for 2 | Unlimited in 100% of the offers observed | Very dense network, 49 cities |
Touring Cars: who is it for, and who should look elsewhere?
Touring Cars is ideal if…
- You dream of the Gulf of Morbihan, Carnac or the Quiberon peninsula
- You want to string together Guérande, Noirmoutier and the Vendée beaches
- You are arriving in Nantes by train or plane and want to leave the city quickly
- You like getting ideas for stops from the rental company
- You prefer to see the exact model and its conditions before deciding, offer by offer
Touring Cars is not ideal if…
- You are setting off from Paris, Lyon or the South: no Touring Cars depot is listed there
- You want to drop the vehicle off somewhere other than Nantes at the end of your trip
- You are booking at the last minute for mid-August
- You want to know the French fleet before running a search
Our tips for booking with Touring Cars
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Plan the journey to Saint-Étienne-de-Montluc
The depot is not in Nantes itself but in a town on the estuary, to the west. From Nantes station, TER regional trains on the Saint-Nazaire line serve Saint-Étienne-de-Montluc; from Nantes Atlantique airport, a taxi is often simpler. Check the appointment time in your confirmation and leave yourself some margin.
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The Passage du Gois can only be crossed at low tide
To reach Noirmoutier, the Gois causeway, which floods at high tide, is only passable at low tide. Check the tide times displayed at the entrance or take the bridge, which is always open. In a motorhome, never attempt the crossing when the water starts to rise.
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Prepare for tolls and the Crit'Air sticker
On toll motorways, most motorhomes pay the class 2 rate. Several large French cities restrict access according to the Crit'Air sticker: ask at the counter whether one is on the windscreen. Breton dual carriageways, such as the N165, remain free.
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Where to sleep on the Atlantic coast
On the Breton and Vendée coastline, many towns ban motorhomes from parking overnight outside designated spaces. Municipal service areas and campsites are the safe solution. In July and August, book seaside campsites a few days in advance.
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Read the return rules before you leave
Fuel level, toilet cassette emptied, waste water drained, interior cleaned: each rental company sets its own requirements and charges for any shortfall. Read them in the offer, photograph the vehicle at departure and on return, and keep the Touring Cars assistance number in the glovebox.
Your questions about Touring Cars
How much does a Touring Cars hire cost in France?
CoolDrive observed no Touring Cars offer in France in October 2026, so we cannot give a reliable price range. The rate depends on the vehicle, the season and the length of the hire. To find out the exact amount, search for a departure from Nantes on your dates: the Touring Cars rate, if available, appears with mandatory fees already included.
Where is the Touring Cars depot in France?
The only French depot is attached to Nantes but is located in Saint-Étienne-de-Montluc, at the Clair de Lune locality (44360), some fifteen kilometres west of the city. It is close to the N165 dual carriageway, which runs to Saint-Nazaire and Vannes. The appointment time is shown in your booking confirmation.
What motorhomes does Touring Cars hire out in France?
No model is listed for the French depot in our data. The rental company highlights premium, well-equipped motorhomes, but the exact make-up of the Nantes fleet is revealed in the search results: number of berths, gearbox, gross weight and equipment are shown in each offer.
Is mileage unlimited with Touring Cars in France?
With no offer observed in October 2026, we have no data on this point for France. Each offer specifies whether kilometres are unlimited or capped, and the rate for each extra kilometre. A loop from Nantes through Morbihan and Finistère and back can exceed 1,000 km: compare before choosing.
Can I travel from Nantes to Spain with Touring Cars?
Touring Cars also hires in Spain, and the Atlantic coast leads from Nantes to the Basque Country in a long day's drive. Crossing the border and any return to a Spanish depot are, however, not guaranteed. Enter your return city in the search and read the authorised countries in the offer conditions.
They rented with Touring Cars
The two service providers made me pay for the insurance for the car. And when I request a refund for one of them, I no longer get a response. I will travel by motorhome again, but certainly not with CoolDrive, nor with my friends.
The two service providers charged me for insurance for the car. And when I request a refund for one, I no longer receive a response. I will travel again in a camper van but certainly not with CoolDrive, nor with my friends.
First rental of this type of vehicle in a professional context where the rental must take place from France to Canada. Many questions and Cooldrive (Marlène) has been a valuable support in guiding my choices. Efficiency and responsiveness beforehand, and on-site a vehicle and service that met our expectations. No complaints. Great!
FAQ — Touring Cars motorhome hire in France
Why book Touring Cars with CoolDrive?
In France, Touring Cars has only one depot: our search engine places it alongside offers from McRent or Anywhere Campers, so you can choose the right vehicle for your dates. The price shown already includes mandatory fees. Our experts answer your questions about getting to Saint-Étienne-de-Montluc, the chosen offer and your itinerary in Brittany or the Vendée.
What excess and security deposit does Touring Cars charge in France?
Our October 2026 observations do not include these amounts for France. They appear in the details of each offer, with any excess reduction options. At departure, the rental company normally holds a security deposit on your credit card: make sure the limit is sufficient and ask what the insurance covers before confirming.
What itineraries are there from Nantes?
To the west, the N165 takes you in under two hours to the Gulf of Morbihan, then to Carnac and Quiberon. To the south, the Côte de Jade, Noirmoutier and the Vendée beaches follow one after another. To the east, the Loire valley unfolds Angers, Saumur and the châteaux. The Guérande peninsula and its salt marshes are less than an hour away.
When should I travel with Touring Cars from Nantes?
July and August concentrate demand on the Atlantic coast: full campsites, busy roads on Saturdays and few vehicles available. June and September often offer a mild climate and quieter beaches. In spring, Brittany remains cool and changeable: pack warm clothes and check the vehicle's heating.
Can I return the motorhome somewhere other than Nantes?
With only one depot listed in France, the vehicle is normally returned to the departure point. A one-way hire to another country in the Touring Cars network, such as Spain or the Netherlands, is not guaranteed. Enter the return city you want when searching: you will then only see compatible offers, with any fees.
What should I check when picking up the vehicle?
Walk round the bodywork photographing every mark, then test the water, gas, heating, fridge and living-area lighting. Check the inventory of crockery and accessories, ask how to empty the tanks and note down the assistance number. These ten minutes avoid disagreements on return.
A Touring Cars motorhome near Nantes, booked with CoolDrive Nomad
Touring Cars hires out motorhomes in twelve European countries and, in France, from a single address: Saint-Étienne-de-Montluc, on the outskirts of Nantes, on the north bank of the Loire estuary. This departure point suits trips in western France: southern Brittany, the Guérande peninsula, Noirmoutier, the Vendée or the Loire valley. The rental company highlights premium vehicles and assistance available at any hour.
With CoolDrive Nomad, you weigh up Touring Cars against McRent and Anywhere Campers for the same dates, with a price that includes mandatory fees. As no offer from this rental company was observed in France in October 2026, the model, included kilometres and excess can be read directly in the results. Our experts help you get to the depot and prepare your itinerary. Enter Nantes and your dates to see the available vehicles.
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