The Bordeaux – Mérignac Airport, or simply the Bordeaux Airport, is an airport located near the wine city of Bordeaux in France. Situated on the small French town of Merignac, the airport has reported to have served more than three million passengers in 2008. The airport only has a single terminal to handle all the flights.

In the past, specifically during war times, the airport served primarily as a military base. The airport only resumed full operations as a civilian air base in 1961. Since then, the airport underwent massive improvements. Today, the airport has several shops and restaurants. There is also an available car rental at Bordeaux Airport.

The main cheap car hire at Bordeaux Airport is Avis. Tourists can go there to get a car to drive to the nearby towns. A short drive will easily take tourists to the small town of Merignac. The town is small and main attractions here are old castles and monuments. There is the picturesque Bourran Castle set against a perfect backdrop.

After exploring this small town, tourists can use their car hire at Bordeaux Airport and go to the city of Bordeaux. A port city, Bordeaux is also a main site for wine production. The city also has a historic district that has once been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city’s wine has been around since the 8th century.

The city is also the place that has a large area that is filled with 18th century architecture. This scenic site makes the city a popular place to visit by tourists from all over the world. Not only that, the city is also a favourite by movie producers as the setting for a number of films.