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Marseilles may not be as genteel as its Provencal counterparts, but its gritty streets and sun-drenched beaches are packed with gems for the visitor. Discover them for yourself in a rental car booked through Nova Car Hire at Marseilles Airport.

About Nova

Arranging car hire is a bit like going to the dentist - you know you have to do it, but you’d rather get it over with as quickly and as painlessly as possible. Well, with Nova Car Hire, renting a car just got a whole lot easier. We negotiate with hundreds of suppliers worldwide to bring you the best rates in more than 26,000 locations, so all you have to do is click on your choice of dates and locations and let us do the hard work for you. With the buying power of more than 1.5 million customers behind us, we secure the best rates available and pass them on directly to you. You can book securely immediately online or consult one of our helpful and efficient customer service agents - either way, car hire will never be a hassle for you again. Get a quote today and see just how painless the process can be.


About Marseille

Once you collect your rental car at Aéroport Marseille-Provence (also known as Aéroport Marseille-Marignane), you’re just 28km from the city of Marseille, France, a gritty ethnic mix of French, North African, Corsican, Italian, and Armenian influences. European Capital of Culture for 2013, the port city has undergone a transformation, with a waterfront refurbishment, gleaming tram system, new hotels, and a constellation of emerging restaurant stars.

After picking up your hire car, you'll want to know how to steer your way around the French roads so why not check out our Driving in France page which is packed full of information to help to get you settled into the local driving.


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Overall, a great experience with your service. Found the cheapest rates and the staff at the airport were helpful. The car was spotless.

Dale Boucher, Mar-2012

We will definitely book with you guys again. Our car from Marseille Airport was clean and the rate awesome.

Dave R Parry, Feb-2012

This is my third time booking, this time from Marseille Airport. Quick , easy and efficient with the best rates around. Looking forward to my fourth

Len Barr, Feb-2012

Used your service to hire a car in Marseille and everything was just great. Well done Nova.

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Once you collect your rental car at Aéroport Marseille-Provence (also known as Aéroport Marseille-Marignane), you’re just 28km from the city of Marseille, a gritty ethnic mix of French, North African, Corsican, Italian, and Armenian influences. European Capital of Culture for 2013, the port city has undergone a transformation, with a waterfront refurbishment, gleaming tram system, new hotels, and a constellation of emerging restaurant stars.

Marseille for Foodies

With its heady southern European culture and influences from nearby North Africa, Marseille is a melting pot of steamy flavours. Savour this fusion at packed street markets brimming with local produce, Algerian bazaars, and docks spilling with fresh catches. Then browse the cornucopia of eateries for a tasting platter of the best cuisine southern France has to offer.

Brunch at La Cantinetta

Yes, it’s Italian, and Marseille is in France, but we did tell you to be prepared for a global convention of culinary experiences. La Cantinetta (24, cours Julien) serves reliably superb Italian food. Prosciutto from the giant overhead hams is sliced before your eyes, and luscious mozzarella is a special cow’s milk variety from Puglia. Pasta, seafood, and meat dishes change daily and sometimes include wafer-thin veal in a mustard, white wine, and anchovy sauce.

Take a Cookery Class

Chef Christian Ernst offers wine classes and cookery courses for all ages at his restaurant, Le Moment (5, place Sadi Carnot). Learn how to cook everything from bouillabaisse to sashimi in sessions that last two and a half hours. If that sounds like too much hard work, simply dine at Ernst’s restaurant instead. His daily five-course tasting menus showcase such delights as red mullet served with baby octopus, blackened olives, and saffron foam or Asian-style rabbit.

Dine at Le Ventre de l’Architecte

Pioneering chef Alexandre Mazzia thinks nothing of sprinkling his papaya-tequila sorbet with bits of bacon. That’s just one of the gastronomic innovations he has introduced at Le Ventre de l’Architecte at Hotel Le Corbusier (Boulevard Michelet) since he took over as chef in 2009. He combines Asian and Mediterranean influences to create anything from shrimp served in a decadent curry foam to sardine tempura presented on a juicy piece of suckling pig with mango coulis.

Eat with the Fishes

For a memorable lunch at Marseille’s most unique eatery, go right to the end of the Canebiere (the long boulevard to the port) to La Boîte à Sardine, a fishmongers that is also a restaurant. A handful of tables book out every day for Fabien’s classic plateau de fruits de mer, local dishes like oursins (sea urchins), and freshly-caught lobster. Dishes of the day include scallop carpaccio and frilled sea bass, with garlicky aioli or anchoiade a Friday favourite.

Sample the Ultimate Marseille Specialty

You simply have to try the famous bouillabaisse when you’re in Marseille. Once a humble fish soup, it has developed into a gourmet specialty that reaches the heights of perfection with three-Michelin-star chef Gérald Passédat’s version, which will cost you €160. Avoid the cheap tourist imitations and compromise with the delicious interpretation offered by Chez Madie les Galinettes (138 quai du Port). The dish must be reserved in advance.

Visit a Marseille Institution

Eating at Chez Etienne (43 rue de Lorette) takes you back in time to the heyday of Marseille’s Le Panier (Old Town) You can’t bring your phone, make a reservation, or use your credit card, so make sure you have euros in your wallet. Monsieur Etienne insists he has the best pizzas in town, but you should also consider his fried soupions (tiny squid) and pieds et paquets (lamb tripe and trotters). The atmosphere is gloriously loud, the food is wonderful, and the prices are reasonable.

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