Terminal building facade of Tunis-Carthage Airport, showing the terminal signage and arrivals forecourt

Book Your Car on Arrival at Tunis-Carthage

Hire your car directly on arrival at Tunis-Carthage Airport (TUN), Tunisia's main air gateway, and drive straight into the capital, its suburbs or the rest of the country with no transfer to wait for. Pick your dates to see the best price actually available.

  • Pick up at the Tunis-Carthage Airport (TUN) terminal
  • Seven of eight models are automatic
  • No add-ons on top of the price shown

Your pick-up and return dates at Tunis-Carthage Airport

Pick-up LocationAéroport de Tunis-Carthage

Dropping the car off at a different location is only available from 7 days of rental.

The cars available at Tunis-Carthage Airport

Arriving at Tunis-Carthage, luggage is the first question: the terminal sits eight kilometres from the centre and almost every journey starts loaded. So we lead with the two largest boots in the fleet, the Dacia Logan (528 L) and the Volkswagen Virtus (521 L), which take four suitcases without argument, ahead of two compacts for travelling light.

None of these cars are held until you pick your dates, and that is also when the price becomes final.

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How to collect your car at Tunis-Carthage Airport

Two ways to collect on arrival: right at the terminal, or in town for anyone who’d rather settle in first. The exact option is stated on each listing.

Tunis-Carthage Airport (TUN)

8 km from downtown Tunis

Your car is waiting in the terminal car park right past arrivals. Meeting point, hours and terms appear on the listing before you book.

Where do you return the car?

Drop-off is at the same point as pick-up, unless your confirmation states otherwise.

  • Refuel before heading back to the airport: the nearest stations are on the La Marsa road and at La Goulette.
  • Allow extra time for the return trip — traffic toward the airport is heavy late in the day, especially between 5pm and 7pm.
  • Meet the agency representative at the agreed point, at the time shown on your confirmation.
  • The car is checked over with you and the deposit is released according to your rental terms.
  • Returning in another city is possible: request it when booking, as a one-way fee may apply.

Practical information about Tunis-Carthage Airport

The details worth knowing before arranging your pick-up.

  • The airport lies 8 km north-east of central Tunis, putting the capital and its suburbs within a thirty-minute drive. OACA — 2024 airport traffic
  • It handled 7.25 million passengers in 2024, out of 12.5 million across all Tunisian airports, and is Tunisair's base, making it the country's main gateway by air. OACA — 2024 airport traffic
  • Its IATA code is TUN. Enter that, or simply "Tunis-Carthage airport", as your pick-up location when booking.

Why rent a car at Tunis-Carthage?

The country's main gateway

With 7.25 million passengers in 2024 out of 12.5 million across all Tunisian airports, Tunis-Carthage takes close to six air travellers in ten and is Tunisair's home base — the arrival point for most international travellers.

OACA — 2024 airport traffic

Pick-up on arrival

Collect your car right after you exit the terminal, with no shuttle or transfer to a downtown office.

Know the price before you book

Every listing shows its final rate, deposit and mileage upfront — the best partner-agency rate without a phone call or on-the-spot haggling.

A central starting point

8 km from downtown Tunis, the airport is also the most convenient starting point heading north and into the rest of the country.

Wikipedia — Tunis-Carthage Airport

Which car for reaching Tunis and its region

Three profiles, from city driving to coastal motorway. Automatic gearboxes cover almost the entire fleet — a real advantage on unfamiliar roads.

For staying in Greater Tunis

Models Hyundai i20, Dacia Logan, Volkswagen Virtus

Built for central Tunis and its suburbs: compact footprint, easy to park, the lowest rate in the catalogue.

For the motorway

Models Seat Ibiza, Seat Ibiza Style FR, Kia Rio

More boot space and a steadier ride at motorway speed — the logical choice for a run out to Hammamet, Sousse or Bizerte.

For the back roads

Models Dacia Sandero Stepway, Suzuki Jimny

Higher seating and extra clearance for secondary roads around Cap Bon or the north. The Jimny stays a genuine 4x4.

Automatic, almost throughout

Models Almost the whole fleet

Seven cars out of eight shift automatically — a ratio most Tunisian rental fleets don’t come close to. Manual is the exception here, not the rule.

Getting on the road from Tunis-Carthage

8 km from downtown, the airport sits in a dense urban area — a few things worth knowing before heading into the capital or toward the coast.

  • Traffic around the capital builds up on weekdays, especially 5-7pm: a morning pick-up is the safer bet if your route crosses Greater Tunis.
  • Heading south, the A1 motorway links Tunis to Hammamet (about 65 km, one hour) and on to Sousse, running 2x3 lanes for the first 51 km. Wikipedia — A1 Motorway (Tunisia)
  • Heading north, the A4 motorway links Tunis to Bizerte over 51 km, also about an hour of driving. Wikipedia — A4 Motorway (Tunisia)

From Tunis-Carthage, where can you drive to?

Four places you can reach quickly by car from Tunis-Carthage.

About 15 min

Sidi Bou Saïd

The blue-and-white village overlooking the Gulf of Tunis, reached via the La Marsa road.

About 15 min

Carthage

The archaeological site of the ancient Punic and Roman city, on the same coastal road as Sidi Bou Saïd.

Planning to explore beyond Tunis? Choose a car suited to your route.

What sets the price at Tunis-Carthage

The amount shown covers what the offer lists, with any extra indicated before you book. Category weighs on the bill more than your arrival date does.

Your arrival month

June through September carries most of the demand at Tunis-Carthage. Booking in spring or autumn costs noticeably less.

The length of your stay

The daily rate steps down as the stay gets longer. Three days is the floor — no listing goes shorter.

The grade you settle on

The gap between an economy city car and an SUV can top 50% a day — category moves the total more than season does.

FAQ about renting at Tunis-Carthage

It comes down to three things: how early you book, how many days, and the vehicle category. Nothing gets added to the number shown — enter your dates above for the exact rate on the cars actually available.

Right at the terminal — that's the standard hand-off point at this airport. The partner agency states the exact spot and opening hours on the listing before you book.

For Greater Tunis itself, an economy city car does the job. Add a motorway run to Hammamet, Sousse or Bizerte and a compact saloon or SUV rides more comfortably. Seven models out of eight shift automatic.

A valid driving licence, ID card or passport, and a payment method for the deposit. Each listing states the minimum age required and the exact deposit amount.

Yes, no restriction on that route — the A1 reaches Hammamet in ~65 km and the A4 reaches Bizerte in 51 km. Mileage terms (capped or unlimited, depending on the offer) are shown before you confirm the booking.

Book your car at Tunis-Carthage Airport

One form, your dates, and the cars actually waiting at the terminal — no phone call, no haggling on arrival.

See the cars available at Tunis-Carthage Airport