Cheap Car Rental in Lille $35+/day - FREE Cancellation

Travel Information

Language

French

Currency

EUR

Traffic direction

Right-hand side

Country code

33

Average car rental price

$69.97 / per day

Average car rental length

5 days

Speed limit within town

50 km/h

31 mph

Speed limit out of town

80 km/h

50 mph

Acceptable limit of BAC

0.05%

Rating

10.0

Why rent a car in Lille?

Lille is a great place to visit. Its Flemish-influenced old city has plenty of beautiful churches, palaces, and museums. The city also doesn’t shy away from its more recent industrial past and there are many attractions and landmarks connected to it. After seeing Lille, you can explore the rest of Northwest France or even travel over the border to visit one of its neighbors, Belgium or the United Kingdom.

One-Way Car Rentals in Lille

The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Lille and drop off in another city include:

From Lille to St Malo - 34 offers from $47.75 per day
From Lille to Toulouse - 51 offers from $33.87 per day
From Lille to Naples - 10 offers from $392.59 per day

Top ways to enter Lille

Lille Airport: Also known as Lille-Lesquin, the largest airport of Northwestern France served 2 million travelers in 2018. The airport is popular with a number of low-cost carriers like easyJet, Vueling, and Volotea. Located just 11km (6.8 miles) south of Lille center, the airport can be reached in about 15 minutes.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport: By far the largest in France and one of the busiest in the world, Paris-Charles de Gaulle handled more than 72 million travelers in 2018. The airport is a hub for Air France, easyJet, Norwegian Air Shuttle, and other companies, and is served by more than 70 different airlines. Located 200km (125 miles) south of Lille, it can be reached in about 1 hour and 50 minutes.
Beauvais Airport: Sometimes called Tille Airport and also Paris-Beauvais, this small airport in the Picardy region is a hub for low-cost companies like Ryanair and Wizz Air. The airport offers many domestic connections, as well as flights to and from destinations in Eastern and Southern Europe and in North Africa. Located 195km (121 miles) south of Lille, the airport can be reached in about two hours.
Charleroi Airport: Often also called Brussels-South, this small airport provides a cheap alternative to reach the Belgian capital, but is also near the French border and Lille. As of 2019, the airport has flights by nine different airlines, most of them low-cost companies. Charleroi Airport is just 120km (75 miles) east of Lille and takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes to reach. Since you’d have to cross a border, ask your rental car provider in advance if they permit it. An alternative is to go from Charleroi to Lille by public transportation and to pick up a rental car after arriving in France.
Brussels Airport: Serving the capital of the European Union and NATO, Brussels-Zaventem handles 25 million travelers every year. The airport provides flights to and from most European countries, as well as destinations in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The airport is 130km (78 miles) northeast of Lille and can be reached in about 90 minutes. Like with Charleroi Airport, ask your rental car provider in advance if they permit you crossing the international border.
By rail: If you arrive in Lille by train, you can conveniently pick up your rental car either at the Lille Europe Railway Station or at the Lille Flandres Railway Station.

City facts

Located near the North Sea and the English Channel, Lille has a temperate oceanic climate. The average high temperature is 23°C (74°F) in July and August, the warmest months, and 6°C (43°F) in January. Precipitation in the city is quite even throughout the year, with a small drop from June to September. Lille experiences at least some snow every winter.
Often referred to as being at the crossroads of Western Europe, Lille is only 300km (185 miles) or less from four of Europe’s most famous and influential capitals, Paris, Brussels, London, and Amsterdam. Cologne and Dusseldorf, two of Germany’s largest cities, are also only about 320km (200 miles) from Lille.

Top destinations and activities

Palais des Beaux-Arts. Established in 1809 under Napoleon's orders, Lille Palace of Fine Arts was one of the first museums in Western Europe. The museum has a vast collection of paintings, including works by world-famous artists like Donatello, Pieter Boel, Francisco de Goya, and Pablo Picasso as well as displays of sculptures and print work.
Citadel of Lille. The pentagon-shaped Citadel of Lille was built in the 17th century as part of the historic city walls. Although Lille has since spread far outside of its original borders, the citadel remains one of the symbols of the city. Today, it is surrounded by beautiful gardens as well as a zoo that visitors can enter free of charge.
Vieille Bourse. The former home of Lille Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Vieille Bourse is not only a beautiful building but also the center of one of the city’s most interesting neighborhoods. Situated between the Theater Squarer and de Gaulle Square, the area is full of art galleries, bookshops, and performance venues.
Palais Rihour. Lille is well known for its distinctive architecture, and one of the main reasons for that is Gothic masterpieces like the Rihour Palace. Dating back to Burgundian rule in the 15th century, the palace is located in the very heart of the city and is as impressive from the inside as it is from the outside.

Traffic and parking

The speed limit in cities is 50km/h, although in certain areas the speed limit may be reduced to 30km/h. Unlike with inter-city roads, the urban speed limit is unaffected by weather.
Outside cities, as of July 2018 the speed limit depends on the type of the road. Highways are limited to 130km/h, 4-lane expressways to 110km/h, and 2- or 3- lane roads to 90km/h. During the rain, the limits are respectively lowered to 110km/h, 100km/h, and 80km/h. The general speed limit is lowered to 50km/h during heavy fog or other cases of bad visibility.
Proof of insurance and the car’s documentation need to be in the car whenever you’re driving.
When driving, you need to have your passport or ID card with you at all times.
As of 2018, hands-free mobile phone use is banned in France and the fines are hefty.
The legal alcohol limit is 0.05% for experienced drivers and 0.02% for novice drivers.
The emergency number is 112.

Toll roads

Most of the main highways in France (autoroute in French) are toll roads. Their names start with the letter A and you can recognize them by a red number sign. The fee for taking a toll road depends on the specific route, distance, and the type of your vehicle - cars with trailers and caravans have to pay more than regular cars. You can pay by credit card or with cash. You’ll be given a ticket that you have to keep while on the toll road that will indicate where you got on. Then you have to pay for the distance you have traveled upon exiting the road.

Some rental cars are equipped with transponders and can use automatic toll booths (Télépéage). Ask your rental car provider to find out if they offer cars with transponders.

See the official French toll road website for more information. Use the website's toll road calculator to find out exactly how much you’ll have to pay for using the toll roads on your planned route.

Ideas for day trips

Amiens. The city of Amiens is best known for Amiens Cathedral. The tallest cathedral in France, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is considered by many to be one of the most impressive Gothic buildings in the world. Amiens has plenty of other beautiful architecture as well as the Jules Verne Museum celebrating one of the fathers of science fiction writing. Located 140km (87 miles) southwest of Lille, Amiens can be reached in about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Brugge. Also known as Bruges, this city in Belgian Flanders is one of the most picturesque places in Europe. Thousands of visitors come here every year to enjoy the medieval old town, the Basilica of the Holy Blood, and the view from the Belfry Tower (its 366 stairs are narrow and steep, but the reward at the top is worth it). Located just 80km (50 miles) north of Lille, Brugge can be reached in about one hour by car. You’d have to cross an international border, so ask your rental car provider in advance if they permit it.
Dunkirk. The small town of Dunkirk is famous for its role in the Second World War. There are plenty of sites and attractions connected to it, such as the Allies Memorial and the Dunkirk War Museum. But from the Port Museum’s retelling of Dunkirk’s maritime and trading history to the Dunkirk Belfry, the city has more to offer, Located 82km (50 miles) northwest of Lille, Dunkirk can be reached in about one hour.
Ghent. Another charming Belgian destination just on the other side of the border, Ghent used to be one of the most influential and richest cities in Europe. Over the centuries, it has lost a bit of its political clout, but none of the charm, as it continues to boast a large network of canals and attractive historical landmarks. The drive from Lille will take about one hour.
Arras. Located even closer than Dunkirk, the small town of Arras is another place scarred by former battles in and around it — in its case, it was mainly the fights on the Western front during World War One. A number of landmarks and monuments are dedicated to this grim experience. Dating back to older times, the city also boasts many fine examples of distinctive Flemish architecture.

Most popular cars

The most popular rental car in Lille is the Ford Focus, closely followed by the Renault Megane and the Citroen C3. The most popular rental car types are the mini, economy, and compact classes.

Further destinations

Paris. From the Eiffel Tower to Montmartre and from Sacré Cœur to Moulin Rouge, the City of Light has more famous landmarks than it’s possible to list. Yes, there are plenty of tourists, but that’s only because the city has so much on offer. Located 225km (140 miles) south of Lille, Paris is just 2 hours and 20 minutes away.
Brittany. The peninsula of Brittany is the westernmost region of France. A diverse and culturally unique place, it has plenty to explore including the megalithic stone structures erected by the prehistoric inhabitants of France, long rocky beaches, inland mountain villages, and centers celebrating the native Celtic Breton culture. Rennes, the nearest large city of Brittany, is 570km (354 miles) southwest of Lille and can be reached in about 5 hours and 15 minutes.
London. A melting pot, a pioneering city, and a global metropolis, London is unlike any other city in Europe. A hub of arts, music, finance, innovation, cuisine, and practically anything else that one can imagine, it can be explored for days, if not weeks or months. Located just 280km (175 miles) northwest of Lille, it can be reached by car in four hours. You’d be crossing an international border, so ask your rental car provider in advance if they permit it. If not, it’s possible to go by public transportation and pick up a rental car after arriving in London. Also,check to see if you need a visa to enter the UK - unlike France, the country is not a member of the Schengen Area.

Car Rental Prices in Lille

Station wagons - from $88 per day
Large cars - from $82 per day
Medium cars - from $56 per day
Vans - from $116 per day
Premium cars - from $178 per day
Small cars - from $51 per day

Money-saving tips

Follow these tips and land a great rental car in Lille:

Compare the rates of different rental car providers
Book your rental car well in advance
Plan your route before you go
Know your fuel and mileage requirements
Visit during the month when the rental prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Lille is the cheapest in August when renting a car is about 36% cheaper than the yearly average. Come visit the north of France at the height of summer!

Top 20 Cities near Lille

Paris Car Rentals from $28.94 per day

199.7 km / 124.1 miles away
Marseille Car Rentals from $86.97 per day

822.3 km / 511.0 miles away
Lyon Car Rentals from $53.90 per day

553.8 km / 344.1 miles away
Nice Car Rentals from $43.37 per day

826.2 km / 513.4 miles away
Toulouse Car Rentals from $33.03 per day

784.3 km / 487.3 miles away
Bordeaux Car Rentals from $54.54 per day

692.2 km / 430.1 miles away
Nantes Car Rentals from $34.14 per day

511.1 km / 317.6 miles away
Montpellier Car Rentals from $28.13 per day

778.9 km / 484.0 miles away
Beauvais Car Rentals from $43.29 per day

144.8 km / 90.0 miles away
Avignon Car Rentals

752.7 km / 467.7 miles away
Strasbourg Car Rentals from $29.43 per day

397.6 km / 247.1 miles away
Cannes Car Rentals from $24.01 per day

833.6 km / 518.0 miles away
Perpignan Car Rentals from $35.22 per day

872.1 km / 541.9 miles away
Grenoble Car Rentals

629.1 km / 390.9 miles away
Biarritz Car Rentals from $33.03 per day

862.7 km / 536.1 miles away
Rennes Car Rentals from $25.25 per day

445.7 km / 276.9 miles away
Aix-en-Provence Car Rentals from $29.74 per day

803.7 km / 499.4 miles away
Caen Car Rentals

278.1 km / 172.8 miles away
Massy Car Rentals from $29.19 per day

211.6 km / 131.5 miles away
Mulhouse Car Rentals from $39.69 per day

440.2 km / 273.5 miles away

Top 20 Locations near Lille

Lille Europe Train Station Car Rentals from $38.82 per day

0.3 km / 0.2 miles away
Lille Airport Car Rentals from $35.11 per day

8.2 km / 5.1 miles away
Calais Ferry Port Car Rentals from $36.12 per day

92.9 km / 57.7 miles away
Beauvais–Tillé Airport Car Rentals from $39.53 per day

148.4 km / 92.2 miles away
Reims Train Station Car Rentals from $46.80 per day

167.5 km / 104.1 miles away
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Car Rentals from $33.83 per day

184.9 km / 114.9 miles away
Paris Pontoise Car Rentals from $27.72 per day

189.9 km / 118.0 miles away
Rouen Train Station Car Rentals from $37.64 per day

193.6 km / 120.3 miles away
Paris Bondy Car Rentals from $30.66 per day

197.1 km / 122.5 miles away
Paris Disneyland Car Rentals from $42.94 per day

198.5 km / 123.3 miles away
Paris Porte Maillot Car Rentals from $37.85 per day

203.5 km / 126.4 miles away
Paris-Gare de Lyon Train Station Car Rentals from $33.83 per day

205.7 km / 127.8 miles away
Paris Parc Des Princes Car Rentals from $38.58 per day

208.2 km / 129.4 miles away
Paris Javel Car Rentals from $37.85 per day

208.2 km / 129.4 miles away
Paris Maisons Alfort Car Rentals from $30.66 per day

209.1 km / 129.9 miles away
Paris Orly Airport South Car Rentals from $44.60 per day

218.6 km / 135.8 miles away
Paris Orly Airport Car Rentals from $30.66 per day

218.6 km / 135.8 miles away
Massy Train Station Car Rentals from $29.19 per day

219.2 km / 136.2 miles away
Paris Evry Car Rentals from $35.08 per day

228.3 km / 141.8 miles away
Caen Train Station Car Rentals from $39.04 per day

294.1 km / 182.7 miles away

Which is the cheapest month to rent a car in Lille?

Car rental prices in Lille vary a lot according to the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best offer.

Average Rental Price in Lille

January

$52.61

February

$44.56

March

$45.80

April

$52.78

May

$57.81

June

$117.74

July

$35.43

August

$42.10

September

$49.35

October

$53.93

November

$53.93

December

The best month to rent a car in Lille is August (when prices for an Economy class start from $35.43). This is 36% cheaper than the yearly average and 70% cheaper than renting in July (when rental prices start at $117.74 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price.

What’s the usual rental length in Lille?

Travel lengths vary from month to month: in September, travelers rent a car for an average of 11 days in April, the average rental period is 5 days.

Average Rental Length in Lille

6

January

7

February

6

March

5

April

6

May

8

June

8

July

6

August

11

September

7

October

10

November

8

December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Lille?

The most popular month for renting a car in Lille is May, and the least popular is February.

Popularity of Car Rental in Lille by Monthly Searches

106%

January

73%

February

103%

March

85%

April

148%

May

101%

June

126%

July

109%

August

83%

September

97%

October

85%

November

84%

December

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier	Model	Doors	Luggage	Type
Alamo	Renault Twingo	3	1	Small cars
Keddy	Fiat 500	3	1	Small cars
Alamo	Peugeot 308	4	2	Medium cars
Alamo	Opel Mokka X	4	2	SUVs
Keddy	Toyota Yaris	4	1	Small cars
Enterprise	Renault Trafic	5	15	Large cars
Enterprise	Peugeot 308	4	2	Medium cars
Alamo	Opel Corsa	4	1	Small cars
Alamo	Peugeot 508	4	2	Large cars
National	Renault Twingo	3	1	Small cars

Our Customers' Reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.

GM

Canada

Peugeot 3008

May 24, 2019

The roads out of the town centre can be confusing so be ready with your gps or get a car with navigation. We went to Vimy Ridge, Normandy and the Loire valley, going through many small towns on small roads so it was wonderful to have navigation in the car. Made the routes easy to choose and follow.

DL

United Kingdom

Opel Mokka

November 20, 2018

Absolutely superb! Friendly people, helpful and supportive and the food was very good indeed. Thank you for making our stay such a wonderful experience.

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company

SIXT

9.05 / 10

Lowest rated company

Dollar

8.42 / 10

Total number of reviews

3

Total rental companies

11

Average daily price

$69.97

Lowest daily price

$29.84

Total cars available

236

Top 11 Suppliers in Lille in 2023

SIXT

Exceptional 9.1 / 19 reviews

+33820007498

1 place François Mitterrand

$75 - $435

Enterprise

Excellent 8.7 / 6 reviews

+330320875803

Aeroport De Lille, 59810 Lesquin

$36 - $115

Keddy

Excellent 8.7 / 16 reviews

+330320904545

LILLE AIRPORT

$35 - $68

Working hours

Mon:08:00-22:00

Tue:08:30-22:00

Wed:08:30-22:00

Thu:08:30-22:00

Fri:08:00-22:00

Sat:10:00-14:00

Sun:15:00-22:00

National

Excellent 8.6

+330320063949

Face Au Casino Barriere, 238 Pont de Flandres, 59777 Lille

$51 - $127

Alamo

Excellent 8.6 / 36 reviews

+330320875803

Aeroport De Lille, 59810 Lesquin

$39 - $108

Europcar

Excellent 8.5 / 2 reviews

+330320904545

LILLE AIRPORT

$49 - $94

Working hours

Mon:08:00-22:00

Tue:08:30-22:00

Wed:08:30-22:00

Thu:08:30-22:00

Fri:08:00-22:00

Sat:10:00-14:00

Sun:15:00-22:00

Avis

Excellent 8.5 / 1 reviews

+33820611697

Aeroport De Lille Lesquin

$49 - $92

Working hours

Mon:08:00-22:00

Tue:11:00-22:00

Wed:08:00-12:00; 16:00-22:00

Thu:11:00-19:00

Fri:12:00-22:00

Sun:14:00-22:00

Thrifty

Excellent 8.5 / 2 reviews

+33320496789

Airport De Lille Lesquin (Lil)

$45 - $74

Working hours

Mon:08:00-22:00

Tue:08:00-22:00

Wed:08:00-22:00

Thu:08:30-22:00

Fri:08:30-22:00

Sat:08:00-14:00

Sun:18:00-22:00

Hertz

Excellent 8.5 / 2 reviews

+330825826026

AEROPORT DE LILLE LESQUIN, Lille (Lesquin) , France , 59810

$48 - $82

Working hours

Mon:08:00-22:00

Tue:08:00-22:00

Wed:08:00-22:00

Thu:08:30-22:00

Fri:08:30-22:00

Sat:08:00-14:00

Sun:18:00-22:00

Budget

Excellent 8.4 / 1 reviews

+330820611696

45 Rue de Tournai Gare Sncf Voie 2, 59000 Lille

$46 - $84

Working hours

Mon:08:00-18:00

Tue:08:00-18:00

Wed:08:00-18:00

Thu:08:00-18:00

Fri:08:00-18:00

Sat:08:00-15:00

Dollar

Excellent 8.4

0825826026

Aeroport De Lille Lesquin

Working hours

Mon:08:00-22:00

Tue:08:00-22:00

Wed:08:00-22:00

Thu:08:30-22:00

Fri:08:30-22:00

Sat:08:00-14:00

Sun:18:00-22:00

Car Rental in Lille

Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Travel Information

Why rent a car in Lille?

One-Way Car Rentals in Lille

Top ways to enter Lille

City facts

Top destinations and activities

Traffic and parking

Toll roads

Ideas for day trips

Most popular cars

Further destinations

Car Rental Prices in Lille

Money-saving tips

Top 20 Cities near Lille

Top 20 Locations near Lille

Map of Car Rental Locations

Which is the cheapest month to rent a car in Lille?

What’s the usual rental length in Lille?

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Lille?

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Our Customers' Reviews

Car Rental Statistics

Top 11 Suppliers in Lille in 2023

Highly recommended by our customers

Car Rental in Lille

Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Travel Information

Why rent a car in Lille?

One-Way Car Rentals in Lille

Top ways to enter Lille

City facts

Top destinations and activities

Traffic and parking

Toll roads

Ideas for day trips

Most popular cars

Further destinations

Car Rental Prices in Lille

Money-saving tips

Top 20 Cities near Lille

Top 20 Locations near Lille

Map of Car Rental Locations

Which is the cheapest month to rent a car in Lille?

What’s the usual rental length in Lille?

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Lille?

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Our Customers' Reviews

Car Rental Statistics

Top 11 Suppliers in Lille in 2023

Highly recommended by our customers

Lille, France