Pick up your vehicle at TUN terminal after landing and start your journey without delay.
Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN) sits 8 km north-east of central Tunis, serving as the main gateway for visitors landing in Tunisia. The single terminal handles arrivals in one hall, and the airport connects directly to Route X, a primary arterial running north toward La Marsa and south into the capital. From here you can reach Carthage in 15 km or Sidi Bou Said in 12 km along the coast.
We arrange car collection at TUN through local rental companies that operate either from desks inside the arrivals hall or via meet-and-greet staff holding your name card outside customs. The exact method appears in your voucher once you complete your booking online. After a quick document check and contract signing, you drive away on Route X toward your first stop.
This page focuses on airport pickup - meeting staff after your flight, navigating the terminal, and exiting onto the main routes. If you prefer to collect a car in the city centre itself, visit our Tunis rental page for urban locations and delivery options within the capital.
Four steps take you from touchdown to the open road. In the search widget above, use the "Specify location" field to select Tunis-Carthage Airport (TUN) so the results show only vehicles available for airport collection.
Clear passport control and collect your luggage in the arrivals hall. Check your voucher for the company name and collection instructions sent after booking.
Walk to the rental desk in the terminal or look for a representative holding a sign with your name outside the customs exit. Contact details are in your voucher if you need to call.
Present your driving licence and pay the balance using the method shown in your voucher - debit card, cash, or credit card, depending on the car. The staff will note any existing damage in the contract.
Follow airport signs to Route X. Turn left for La Marsa and the northern coast, right for Tunis city centre and the A1 motorway entrance toward Hammamet and Sousse.
Route X exits the airport and splits into coastal and highway options. Distances and journey times below assume normal traffic; adjust for summer peak hours.
Local companies at TUN provide a range of models. The table below shows examples; actual availability and specifications appear when you search dates in the widget.
| Model | Category | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Dacia Logan | Sedan | Budget travellers, highway drives to Sousse or Hammamet |
| Dacia Sandero Stepway | Crossover | Coastal roads and light gravel tracks near Carthage |
| Ford Kuga | SUV | Families with luggage, longer journeys south |
| Kia Rio | Compact | City parking in Tunis, day trips to Sidi Bou Said |
| Renault Clio | Compact | Solo or couple, narrow medina streets |
| Suzuki Ciaz | Sedan | Comfortable motorway cruising, business trips |
| Suzuki Swift | Compact | Urban manoeuvring, short-term airport rentals |
These models represent typical stock at TUN. Final choice depends on the dates you enter in the search; each listing shows transmission, fuel policy, and payment requirements before you book.
Small preparations smooth the handover process and help you leave TUN terminal quickly.
Some vehicles at TUN qualify for rental without a credit card or security hold. Each car has its own payment terms, visible in the search results and confirmed in your voucher.
Enter your dates in the widget at the top of this page and look for "No deposit" or "No credit card" labels on individual listings. The requirements vary by model, not by category, so a sedan might accept a debit card while another sedan in the same results may need a credit card.
When you select a car, the detail screen shows exactly which payment methods the rental company accepts for that vehicle. Read the terms before you proceed to booking.
You pay a booking advance online by card when you reserve. The balance is due when you collect the car at the airport, using the method stated in your voucher - debit card, cash, or credit card. No-deposit cars skip the security block, but the excess (franchise) still applies if damage occurs.
Visit our payment methods page for full details on how the advance and balance system works across our Tunisia inventory.
Answers to common queries about collecting and returning cars at TUN terminal.
Yes, selected vehicles allow debit card or cash payment at pickup. Each car in the search widget shows its payment requirements; no-credit-card options appear with a specific label. Terms vary by model, so check the detail screen before booking.
Some companies operate desks inside the arrivals hall; others send a representative to meet you outside customs with a name sign. Your voucher states the exact method and includes a contact number if you cannot locate the staff.
Expect fifteen to thirty minutes from meeting the staff to driving out of the car park. The agent checks your licence, you sign the rental agreement, walk to the vehicle, note any existing scratches in the contract, and receive the keys.
Bring your valid driving licence and the voucher we email after booking. An International Driving Permit is recommended for stays over ninety days but not mandatory for short visits. The rental company may ask to see your return flight ticket.
Yes. Exit the airport onto Route X, follow signs to Tunis ring road, then join the A1 motorway southbound. The toll plaza accepts cash. The journey covers 65 km and takes around fifty minutes. For more on Hammamet rentals, see our dedicated page.
Several stations operate along Route X within two kilometres of the terminal in both directions. If you booked a full-to-full fuel policy, fill the tank at one of these before you return the car to avoid refuelling fees.
Use the search form at the top to compare vehicles available for immediate collection at Tunis-Carthage Airport. Filter by no-deposit and no-credit-card options, choose your model, and pay the booking advance online. Your voucher will arrive by email with all pickup instructions and company contact details.