Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended…

Rennes-Saint-Jacques airport is about eight kilometres from the centre, served by the STAR bus in just over half an hour or by taxi in a quarter of an hour: those with a dawn flight or heavy luggage save time by choosing a hotel south of the city, on the road to the terminal. Those who want the half-timbered old town, Place Sainte-Anne and Breton restaurants find it handier to stay in the city. Those arriving by train from the capital or continuing by TGV find it practical to stay near the station, a few minutes' walk from the centre.

South, towards the airport

Neighbourhood · By car or taxi, the airport is about fifteen minutes away; the centre of Rennes is just as close by public transport.

Best for: Those with a dawn flight or heavy luggage who want to stay close to the terminal.

Pros

Fifteen minutes from both the airport and the centre, handy in either direction
Free parking in the hotel's courtyard

Cons

The historic centre is too far to walk to, a car or bus is needed
Residential district, not very lively in the evening

Recommended hotels in this area

Brit Hotel Rennes Le Castel: South of the city, fifteen minutes from both the airport and the station, with its own restaurant.

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Historic centre

City centre · On foot in the historic centre; the airport is about twenty-five minutes away by STAR bus or taxi.

Best for: Those who want the half-timbered centre, Place Sainte-Anne and Breton restaurants close at hand.

Pros

Half-timbered centre and Place Sainte-Anne within easy reach
Restaurants and nightlife concentrated in the centre's streets

Cons

Parking is scarce and often paid
Rooms on the liveliest squares can be noisy at weekends

Recommended hotels in this area

Balthazar Hôtel & Spa Rennes - MGallery Collection: In two historic buildings near the Parliament of Brittany, with a Nuxe spa and a restaurant signed by a Michelin-starred chef.
Le Saint-Antoine Hôtel & Spa, BW Premier Collection: 350 metres from the TGV station, with an indoor pool, hammam and Carita spa.
Hôtel Des Lices: On the Des Lices market square, a few steps from Saint-Pierre cathedral.

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Station

Near the airport link · A few minutes' walk from the station; the airport is about twenty-five minutes away by STAR bus or taxi.

Best for: Those arriving or leaving by TGV who want the platform just a few steps away.

Pros

TGV station a few minutes' walk away, handy for those continuing by train
Direct link to the historic centre on foot

Cons

The district around the station is less lively in the evening
Some trackside rooms may hear trains passing

Recommended hotels in this area

Mercure Rennes Centre Gare: Five minutes' walk from the station, with soundproofing that reviews rate as better than the chain average.
Novotel SPA Rennes Centre Gare: Three minutes' walk from the station, with an indoor pool, hammam and gym.
ibis Rennes Centre Gare Sud: Above the Gare Sud car park, with rooms renovated in 2023 and Green Key certification.

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