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Taxi
The guide was updated:There are many taxi companies operating in la Rochelle. Here are a few:
Abeille Taxi
+33 546 41 55 55
taxilarochelle@orange.fr
www.taxi-la-rochelle.com
Mélitourisme
+33 648 22 87 32
contact@melitourisme.fr
www.melitourisme.fr
Yélo, on demand transport
+33 546 34 02 22
www.yelo-larochelle.fr
You can also find them in several spots in La Rochelle such as the train station, the airport, the Cours des Dames, in front of the Grosse Horloge and Place de Verdun.
Useful Information
- Website: www.taxi-la-rochelle.com
- Phone: +33 5 46 41 55 55
- Email: taxilarochelle@orange.fr
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The international airport, Aéroport La Rochelle-Ile de Ré, is located only 5 kilometres from the city centre.
The cheapest and fastest way to get into town is by bus. Buses are available all week (Mon-sat take line 7, Sundays take line 47), running from the airport to the centre of La Rochelle, and vice-versa, about every 30 minutes. The journey takes around 15 minutes. You can also take a bus to the Ré Island. The bus tickets are available on board (cash only).
There are many taxis available at the airport, but you can also book a taxi in advance. (Abc Taxi 05 46 42 22 00) (Abeilles Taxis 05 46 41 55 55, taxilarochelle@orange.fr, www.taxi-la-rochelle.com)
For rental cars you can contact one of the car rental companies situated at the airport. Available companies at the airport are: Sixt, Europcar, Avis, Hertz and Enterprise.
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Public transport
"Yeló" runs an efficient network of public buses, boats and bikes in La Rochelle.
You can purchase bus tickets on board or in most of the kiosks of La Rochelle and there are plenty of ticket types to choose from: single ticket, 24 hours ticket, 10 trips ticket and 7 days pass.
The Sea Boat is a regular boat service between the Old Port and Les Minimes, with two stops available: The old port "Vieux-Port" (at the bottom of the Tour de la Chaîne) and the public library "Médiathèque" (avenue Michel Crépeau). They run all year long from 7.30am and until 10pm in April-May, 12am in June-Septembre, 8pm in October-March.
The famous yellow bikes of La Rochelle can be hired to discover the city! They are free the first two hours and available in many spots in the city.
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Taxi
There are many taxi companies operating in la Rochelle. Here are a few:
Abeille Taxi
+33 546 41 55 55
taxilarochelle@orange.fr
www.taxi-la-rochelle.com
Mélitourisme
+33 648 22 87 32
contact@melitourisme.fr
www.melitourisme.fr
Yélo, on demand transport
+33 546 34 02 22
www.yelo-larochelle.fr
You can also find them in several spots in La Rochelle such as the train station, the airport, the Cours des Dames, in front of the Grosse Horloge and Place de Verdun.
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Post
Stamps are available from kiosks and newsagents as well as in any post office.
Post boxes are yellow like all over France. The main Post Office is located Place de l'Hôtel de Ville in the centre.
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Pharmacy
For a pharmacy on duty on Sundays, holidays or during the night, consult the provided webpage. After 7:30pm, call the Police station at the number or address provided here.
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Telephone
Country code: +33
Area code: (0)546
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Electricity
220/240 V AC, 50Hz
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