Car & Van Hire - Perpignan Train Station

Arriving by rail puts you at the heart of Perpignan, with the Pyrenees to one side and the Mediterranean coast within easy reach. Enterprise offers car hire and van hire at Perpignan Train Station, so you can be on the road as soon as you step off the train. 

Perpignan is the main city of the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France, sitting in the broad plain of Roussillon between the mountains and the sea. It has a strong Catalan identity that shows in its food, language and architecture. The old centre is compact and walkable, with the Gothic towers of the Castillet gatehouse marking the edge of the medieval town. The Palace of the Kings of Majorca sits above the city on a low hill, a reminder that Perpignan was once the capital of an independent kingdom. 

Public transport links the main towns, but the villages, coastal inlets and mountain roads in between are far easier to reach by car. Whether you are heading to the coast, crossing into Spain, or spending a few days exploring the Corbières and its wine country, a car gives you the freedom to travel at your own pace through the region. If you need more space, an SUV or 7-seater people carrier can handle luggage for a larger group without compromise. 

Van hire is useful if you are moving between locations, carrying equipment, or travelling with a group that needs more room than a standard car provides. A small van suits lighter loads and city driving, while a large van is a practical choice for anyone relocating, running deliveries in the region, or supporting an event. Narbonne, Carcassonne and Montpellier are all reachable within an hour or so, making van hire a sensible option for regional work. 

Nearby attractions

The Forteresse de Salses is one of the most striking military buildings in southern France. Built at the end of the 15th century by the Spanish Crown, it sits on a narrow pass between lagoon and hills that was once the border between France and Spain. The low, thick-walled design was built to withstand cannon fire, and guided tours bring the history to life well. 

Collioure is a small coastal town that has drawn artists since the early 20th century, when Matisse and Derain painted here in vivid colour. The Château Royal stands right at the water's edge, and the harbour still has the charm that made it such a magnet for painters. 

Carcassonne is one of the best-preserved medieval walled cities in Europe. The double ring of ramparts, round towers and cobbled lanes inside the Cité make it an unusual place to spend a few hours. 

The landscape around Perpignan shifts quickly. Drive north to reach the flat Corbières scrubland, or head south and you’ll find the Spanish border closer than most visitors expect.