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Car Rental Djerba Airport. The Island is Best Explored by Car

Choose car rental at Djerba airport to reach your hotel, beaches and the island's top sites with ease.

10 min

To Houmt Souk

20 min

To Tourist Zone

DJE

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24h/7j

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Pickup at Djerba-Zarzis Airport

Djerba-Zarzis Airport (DJE) is unique in Tunisia: it sits at the centre of a 514 kmÂ² island, equidistant from Houmt Souk to the north and Guellala to the south. The moment you step through arrivals, you are already at your destination. Our agent is waiting at the exit to hand you the keys without delay. your first beach is 10 minutes away.

Book early

Djerba is very busy in summer. Book at least one week before arrival in peak season to secure your chosen vehicle.

Our agent welcomes you

At the exit of Djerba-Zarzis terminal, our agent waits with your sign. Immediate pickup regardless of the hour.

Keys in hand, the island is yours

Inspection done in 5 minutes, contract signed. Djerba's beaches are 10 minutes away.

What type of traveller are you in Djerba?

Djerba is explored differently depending on your pace and interests. Find your profile to choose the right vehicle and plan the right itineraries for your stay.

Beach holidaymaker

Beach, pool and a few local outings

Economy car

An economy car is more than enough for getting around the hotel zone

Avoid unpaved tracks in the north of the island

Hotel parking is included at most establishments in the beach zone

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Cultural explorer

Ghriba Synagogue, Guellala, Houmt Souk and Lalla Hadria Museum

Economy car or saloon

Allow at least 3 days to cover all the cultural sites

GPS essential in the narrow streets of Houmt Souk

Visit the Ghriba Synagogue in the morning, before tour groups arrive

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Family with children

Beach and outings with comfort and space for everyone

Saloon or SUV

SUV recommended if you have more than two large suitcases

Child seat available on request at booking

The nearest supermarket is 10 minutes from the airport

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Couple on a getaway

Total freedom, no fixed schedules

Saloon

A saloon is ideal for two people with a weekend's worth of luggage

The sunset from Borj Kastil is unmissable

Book your table in Houmt Souk in advance; restaurants fill up quickly in season

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Parking in Djerba with a rental car

The island has no single city centre. Each zone has its own parking conditions and the rules vary depending on the season and the time of day.

Hôtel

Hotel zone Sidi Mahares and Djerba Beach

Parking included at all hotels in the beach zone. Leave the vehicle on site and walk to the beach. No additional cost for hotel guests.

Confirm parking availability when booking your hotel.

Payant

0.5 DT per hour

Houmt Souk, the island capital

Municipal car park opposite the central market. In high season, allow 10 minutes to find a space. Street parking in the centre is limited to 1 hour.

Gratuit

Aghir beach and south coast

Free parking on the coastal road. No supervision. Do not leave any valuables visible in the vehicle, particularly outside peak hours.

Gratuit

Guellala and Midoun

Quiet villages with easy parking in front of pottery workshops and the Tuesday market in Midoun. No time restrictions in either village.

Conseils stationnement

At night, use your accommodation's car park rather than unlit streets.

The El Kantara bridge to the mainland is free in both directions.

Popular routes from Djerba-Zarzis Airport (DJE)

From Djerba Airport, cruise the coastal roads and reach the island's different villages.

Djerba (DJE)

Houmt Souk

Autoroute

10 min

9 km

Airport Road C116

Main fast route leading directly to the administrative centre and the island's traditional souks.

Djerba (DJE)

Midoun & Tourist Zone

Route côtière

25 min

22 km

Tourist Route

Follows the north-east island beaches. Perfect for heading straight to your hotel complex.

Djerba (DJE)

Guellala

Route nationale

30 min

25 km

Interior Road C117

Drive through the heart of the island to reach the famous pottery village and its traditional museum.

Rental conditions & required documents. Djerba

Here is what you need to present to collect your car at Djerba Airport.

Original driving licence

Valid for at least 1 year for most categories. A photocopy or photo on your phone is not accepted at key handover.

Obligatoire

Passport or ID card

Valid document in the name of the main driver listed on the contract.

Obligatoire

International credit card

Visa or Mastercard in the driver's name to hold the deposit (150 to 500 EUR depending on vehicle). Debit sometimes accepted. confirm at booking.

Obligatoire

Booking confirmation

Email or PDF with dates, pickup location and reserved category. Include your flight number for airport pickup.

Obligatoire

International driving permit

Not required for EU, Swiss or Canadian licences. May be requested for non-romanised licences.

At Djerba-Zarzis Airport (DJE), our agent is available in the arrivals hall. We recommend booking your vehicle in advance for the summer season.

Destinations from the island of Djerba

Djerba is also a starting point for southern Tunisia and the east coast. Here are the destinations reachable by car from DJE Airport via the El Kantara bridge.

Sousse

City

3 h

280 km

Tunisia's third city and UNESCO medina, 3 hours north by road via the GP1

Explorer

Monastir

Culture

2 h 30

230 km

Historic Ribat and coastal resort on the east coast, 2h30 by road from Djerba

Explorer

Monastir Airport

Airport

2 h 30

235 km

Tunisia's second air hub, a drop-off option if your return flight departs from MIR

Explorer

Tunis

Capital

5 h

490 km

Tunisia's capital, 5 hours from Djerba for a full north-south circuit of the country

Explorer

FAQ. Car rental Djerba airport

Djerba raises questions you simply would not encounter at any other Tunisian airport: can you drive off the island? Do you really need a car on an island this size? How are the secondary roads? These are direct answers to those specific questions.

Yes, you can reach the mainland via the El Kantara bridge (free) or the Jorf ferry. The vehicle must stay within Tunisia.

A city car or compact suits the island's main roads. For coastal tracks to remote beaches, an SUV gives more comfort.

Djerba covers 514 kmÂ². Without a car, the scattered sites (Ghriba, Guellala, Midoun) are very hard to reach. A car is strongly recommended.

Key handover takes place at the airport. For direct delivery to your hotel, a small fee may apply depending on the area.

Return is made directly in the Djerba-Zarzis Airport car park. Our agent meets you there at the agreed time to inspect the vehicle and close the deposit.

Yes, the main roads linking the airport, Houmt Souk, Midoun and the tourist zone are paved and in excellent condition. Just drive carefully on secondary tracks leading to wilder beaches.

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