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Toyota Aygo
or similar Mini
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
4
1
A/C
3
$26.31
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Code Entree Parking, 166 Bd Joffre 8523, 17000 La Rochelle, France
Drop-off information
Downtown
Code Entree Parking, 166 Bd Joffre 8523, 17000 La Rochelle, France
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Electric
Renault Megane
or similar Compact
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$31.64
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Code Entree Parking, 166 Bd Joffre 8523, 17000 La Rochelle, France
Drop-off information
Downtown
Code Entree Parking, 166 Bd Joffre 8523, 17000 La Rochelle, France
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Electric
Renault Scenic
or similar Intermediate SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$42.09
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Code Entree Parking, 166 Bd Joffre 8523, 17000 La Rochelle, France
Drop-off information
Downtown
Code Entree Parking, 166 Bd Joffre 8523, 17000 La Rochelle, France
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Electric
Renault 5
or similar Mini
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
1
A/C
5
$28.48
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Code Entree Parking, 166 Bd Joffre 8523, 17000 La Rochelle, France
Drop-off information
Downtown
Code Entree Parking, 166 Bd Joffre 8523, 17000 La Rochelle, France
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Renault Clio
or similar Economy
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
1
A/C
5
$28.87
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Code Entree Parking, 166 Bd Joffre 8523, 17000 La Rochelle, France
Drop-off information
Downtown
Code Entree Parking, 166 Bd Joffre 8523, 17000 La Rochelle, France
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Peugeot 208
or similar Economy
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
1
A/C
5
$30.25
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Code Entree Parking, 166 Bd Joffre 8523, 17000 La Rochelle, France
Drop-off information
Downtown
Code Entree Parking, 166 Bd Joffre 8523, 17000 La Rochelle, France
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Nissan Juke
or similar Compact
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
1
A/C
5
$31.64
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Code Entree Parking, 166 Bd Joffre 8523, 17000 La Rochelle, France
Drop-off information
Downtown
Code Entree Parking, 166 Bd Joffre 8523, 17000 La Rochelle, France
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Toyota Yaris Cross
or similar Compact
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$32.82
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Code Entree Parking, 166 Bd Joffre 8523, 17000 La Rochelle, France
Drop-off information
Downtown
Code Entree Parking, 166 Bd Joffre 8523, 17000 La Rochelle, France
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Renault Symbioz
or similar Intermediate SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
1
A/C
5
$42.09
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Code Entree Parking, 166 Bd Joffre 8523, 17000 La Rochelle, France
Drop-off information
Downtown
Code Entree Parking, 166 Bd Joffre 8523, 17000 La Rochelle, France
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Nissan X-Trail
or similar Standard SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
7
1
A/C
5
$52.74
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Code Entree Parking, 166 Bd Joffre 8523, 17000 La Rochelle, France
Drop-off information
Downtown
Code Entree Parking, 166 Bd Joffre 8523, 17000 La Rochelle, France
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Showing 9 out of 10 cars
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 20:30 on 16/03/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near La Rochelle (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in La Rochelle (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 5 suppliers in La Rochelle (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
French
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+33
Average car rental price
$45 per day
Average car rental length
13 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h
or
31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80–130 km/h
or
50–81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$2.04 per liter or $7.72 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.96 per liter or $7.42 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.30 per liter or $8.71 per gallon
Top 20 locations near La Rochelle (Downtown)
- La Rochelle Train Stationfrom $27.07 per day0.9 km / 0.56 miles away
- La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airportfrom $36.98 per day4 km / 2.49 miles away
- La Roche-sur-Yon East58.1 km / 36.1 miles away
- Niort (Downtown)from $27.67 per day60.1 km / 37.34 miles away
- Royan Eastfrom $26.22 per day60.1 km / 37.34 miles away
- Royan Train Stationfrom $27.07 per day60.3 km / 37.47 miles away
- La Roche-sur-Yon Downtownfrom $26.50 per day60.6 km / 37.66 miles away
- Niort Southfrom $37.68 per day60.7 km / 37.72 miles away
- La Roche-sur-Yon Train Stationfrom $30.91 per day61 km / 37.9 miles away
- Saintes Downtownfrom $29.13 per day61 km / 37.9 miles away
- Les Sables d'Olonne Downtownfrom $29.07 per day61.3 km / 38.09 miles away
- Saintes Train Stationfrom $30.91 per day61.6 km / 38.28 miles away
- Cognac Downtownfrom $33.70 per day82.3 km / 51.14 miles away
- Cholet Downtownfrom $34.81 per day102.2 km / 63.5 miles away
- Cholet Railway Stationfrom $36.98 per day103 km / 64 miles away
- Nantes Atlantique Airportfrom $28.99 per day116.2 km / 72.2 miles away
- Angouleme Train Stationfrom $26.12 per day116.5 km / 72.39 miles away
- Angouleme Downtownfrom $30.91 per day116.8 km / 72.58 miles away
- Nantes Chantenay Railway Stationfrom $34.58 per day120.2 km / 74.69 miles away
- Nantes (Downtown)from $30.34 per day120.6 km / 74.94 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
SIXT
154 Boulevard Joffre
B
Rent A Car
29 Av. du Général de Gaulle, 17000 La Rochelle, France
C
Avis
Code Entree Parking, 166 Bd Joffre 8523, 17000 La Rochelle, France
D
Dollar
45 Av. du General de Gaulle, 17000 La Rochelle
E
Europcar
6 Av. Louis Lumière, 17180 La Rochelle
When to book in La Rochelle (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in La Rochelle (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in La Rochelle (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJune | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price $22 | A good deal $40 | Cheapest supplier Europcar | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in La Rochelle (Downtown)
$67
$34
$0
$28
in January
Jan
Feb
$22
in March
Mar
Apr
May
$17
in June
Jun
$60
in July
Jul
$58
in August
Aug
$43
in September
Sep
$21
in October
Oct
$20
in November
Nov
$61
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in La Rochelle (Downtown) is June — when rental costs average $17.46 per day. This is 20% cheaper than the yearly average and 72% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $61.34 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in La Rochelle (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in La Rochelle (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in January, while they are least likely to rent in in March.
Monthly searches in La Rochelle (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
2
1
0
1.8 times in January
Jan
Feb
0.6 times in March
Mar
Apr
May
1.2 times in June
Jun
0.6 times in July
Jul
1.2 times in August
Aug
1.8 times in September
Sep
0.6 times in October
Oct
0.6 times in November
Nov
0.6 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in La Rochelle (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in November the average rental period is 28 days, while in December, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days in La Rochelle (Downtown)
31
15
0
15 days in January
Jan
Feb
13 days in March
Mar
Apr
May
15 days in June
Jun
6 days in July
Jul
6 days in August
Aug
10 days in September
Sep
20 days in October
Oct
28 days in November
Nov
4 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Rent A Car, Europcar, Avis |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $27 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Europcar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent A Car | Renault Twingo | 3 | 1 | Small car |
| Rent A Car | Renault Clio | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Europcar | Kia Ceed | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| Avis | Nissan Juke | 5 | 1 | Medium car |
| Europcar | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
SIXT (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Europcar (rated 7.9 / 10)
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$45
Lowest daily price
$27
Total cars available
78
Top 5 suppliers in La Rochelle (Downtown) in 2026
SIXT
8.6
Excellent
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.1
$50–$139
per day
154 Boulevard Joffre
+33170976111
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-13:00; 14:00-19:00
Tue
08:00-13:00; 14:00-19:00
Wed
08:00-13:00; 14:00-19:00
Thu
08:00-13:00; 14:00-19:00
Fri
08:00-13:00; 14:00-19:00
Sat
09:00-13:00; 14:00-17:30
Rent A Car
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.3
$29–$55
per day
29 Av. du Général de Gaulle, 17000 La Rochelle, France
+330546272727
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-12:00; 14:00-18:30
Tue
08:00-12:00; 14:00-18:30
Wed
08:00-12:00; 14:00-18:30
Thu
08:00-12:00; 14:00-18:30
Fri
08:00-12:00; 14:00-18:30
Sat
09:00-12:00; 14:00-18:00
Dollar
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.6
$29–$55
per day
45 Av. du General de Gaulle, 17000 La Rochelle
+33546410231
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-13:00; 14:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-13:00; 14:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-13:00; 14:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-13:00; 14:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-13:00; 14:00-18:00
Sat
09:00-13:00; 14:00-17:00
Avis
8.2
Very Good
2 reviews
Value for money
7.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
$37–$74
per day
Code Entree Parking, 166 Bd Joffre 8523, 17000 La Rochelle, France
+33546411355
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-13:00; 14:00-19:00
Tue
08:00-13:00; 14:00-19:00
Wed
08:00-13:00; 14:00-19:00
Thu
08:00-13:00; 14:00-19:00
Fri
08:00-13:00; 14:00-19:00
Sat
09:00-13:00; 14:00-18:30
Europcar
7.9
Good
Value for money
7.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.1
$27–$99
per day
6 Av. Louis Lumière, 17180 La Rochelle
+330546370580
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-12:00; 14:00-19:00
Tue
07:00-12:00; 14:00-19:00
Wed
07:00-12:00; 14:00-19:00
Thu
07:00-12:00; 14:00-19:00
Fri
07:00-12:00; 14:00-19:00
Sat
08:00-12:00; 14:00-19:00
Award-winning service
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Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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