Le Havre Car Hire

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A city of 173,000 in the Seine-Maritime region of Normandy, Le Havre fuses its maritime history as a major port with a future-facing spirit of modernism which fuelled its post-WWII regeneration. Practically flattened by bombing in the war, it was rebuilt under the visionary eye of ground-breaking Belgian architect Auguste Perret and today it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site blessed by buildings designed by the likes of Jean Nouvel and Reichen and Robert. The striking MuMa (Museum of Modern Art) is another cultural highlight, and overall this is a bright, expansive city infused with a positive ambience.

There’s also lots to discover in surrounding Normandy and northwestern France on four wheels and Enjoy Travel makes car hire in Le Havre hassle-free. Simply drop in your dates and details and you’ll be served lots of low-cost, high-quality deals in a click. For instance, you can hire a mini-sizes Renault Twingo for only €20.74 a day in Le Havre if you book off-season, a frisky Fiat 500 is just €21.75 a day and an economy-sized Vauxhall Corsa is just €22.81 a day. Arrange your car hire here at Enjoytravel.com, save cash and pick up your ride on arrival  ̶  voila!

• Guide
• Things to do
• Eating out
• Transport

Guide to Le Havre

Originally called Franciscopolis, Le Havre was founded in 1517 by King Francis I, subsequently named Le Havre de Grâce ‘Harbour of Grace’, then adopted the less poetic, but simpler ‘le Havre’. As you would expect, its history and prosperity are inseparable from its port, and its regeneration after devastation suffered during WWII is awe-inspiring. Today it’s a cool contemporary city which hasn’t forgotten its historic roots.

Things to do in Le Havre

Do you like art, culture and architecture? You’ll be in your element in Le Havre. Highlights include Auguste Perret’s modernist St Joseph’s Church with its sky-scraping neo-gothic tower, the aforementioned MuMa, which features impressionist masterpieces by Manet, Renoir, Gauguin, Monet, Delacroix and Courbet, and the elegant city hall and town square, with its fabulous flowerbeds, fountains and lawns. Le Havre port still services some of the world’s largest freight ships, so it’s also worth a visit if you’re inspired by industrial infrastructure.

Eating out in Le Havre

Le Havre has lots of eclectic eateries. Le 404 is a contemporary French brasserie serving artisan burgers and more, Bagatelle is a bustling bistro serving sumptuous snacks and traditional French favourites and Jean-Luc Tartarin has two Michelin stars for its impeccable haute cuisine.

Transport in Le Havre

Le Havre has a robust public transport system featuring trams and buses. Le Havre-Octeville Airport (LEH) is 5km from the city centre.