Car Rental in Marseille

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Pick-up location

Marseille, France

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Marseille-Saint-Charles Train Station Car Rental

Intermediate Commercial Van/Truck

Renault Trafic Cargo or similar

3
15
5
A/C
Man.

per day

Marseille Airport Car Rental

Economy SUV

Opel Mokka or similar

5
2
5
A/C
Man.

per day

Marseille Vitrolles Car Rental

Mini

Fiat 500 or similar

4
2
3
A/C
Man.

per day

Valentine Car Rental

Compact

Volkswagen T-Cross or similar

5
2
4
A/C
Auto.

per day

Travel Information

Language

French

Currency

EUR

Drive on

Right-hand side

Country code

+33

Average car rental price

$102.94 / per day

Average car rental length

7 days

Speed limit within town

50 km/h

31 mph

Speed limit out of town

80 - 130 km/h

50 - 81 mph

Acceptable limit of BAC

0.05%

Rating

9.4

Average gasoline price

$2.03 per liter

Highest gasoline price

$2.37 per liter

Lowest gasoline price

$1.83 per liter

Why rent a car in Marseille?

Marseille is a great destination to rent a car. The city is large, interesting, and diverse, and many other fun destinations in Provence are within driving distance. Having your own ride gives you the freedom to explore them all.

One-Way Car Rentals in Marseille

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

From Marseille to Milan - 12 offers from $393.46 per day
From Marseille to Nice - 143 offers from $32.26 per day
From Marseille to Lyon - 22 offers from $77.73 per day
From Marseille to Bordeaux - 90 offers from $33.95 per day
From Marseille to Toulouse - 94 offers from $33.95 per day

Top ways to enter Marseille

Marseille Airport: This international airport serves flights to and from many destinations in Europe, as well as North Africa, the Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the French overseas territories.
Toulon Airport: About an hour’s drive east of Marseille, Toulon Airport is mainly active during summers and hosts flights to and from Paris, Belgium, Denmark, United Kingdom, Algeria, and other destinations.
Nice Airport: The third busiest in France, Nice Airport is about two hours drive east of Marseille.
By public transportation: If you’re arriving in Marseille by ferry or train, you can conveniently pick up a rental car at the Marseille Port or at the Marseille-Saint-Charles Railway Station.

City facts

With a metropolitan population of almost 1.9 million people, Marseille is the capital of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region and the second largest city in France.
The main language of the city is French, but there are many other diasporas in Marseille that also speak their own languages, such as Arabic, Turkish, Italian, Portuguese, and others. The knowledge of English varies, but many people working in the service industry have at least some knowledge of it.

Top destinations and activities

Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde. The great church overlooks the rest of the city. Legend says that old fishermen used to drag their boats there to have them blessed in the church.
Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations. Located in an old castle where footbridges connect two parts of it, this museum explains the fascinating and diverse history of the city and the wider French Mediterranean region.
Old Harbor (Vieux Port). Still full of fishermen selling a fresh catch, the old Marseille port is one of the most busy parts of town and a great place to feel the local atmosphere and meet the locals. The nearby Pharo Palace, as well as the Canebière Avenue that begins at the port are also interesting to explore.
Abbey of St. Victor. While Notre Dame is one of the most visually impressive houses of prayer in Marseille, the Abbey of St. Victor is arguably the most historic one. Founded as a monastery in the 5th century by a monk who came from Egypt, the abbey is one of the oldest Christian sites in present-day France. During medieval times, the abbey suffered from attacks by Vikings and Arabs but continued to fulfill its primary function until the 19th century. Nowadays, it is a popular tourist site.
Bouillabaisse. As Marseille is a port city, it has some fantastic seafood options. One of the most famous dishes to come from Marseille is bouillabaisse, a fish stew. Good bouillabaisse has at least 5 types of local fish.
Use this handy guide to find more of the best things to do in Marseille.

Traffic and parking

The speed limit in cities is 50 km/h, although in certain areas, the speed limit may be reduced to 30 km/h. Unlike 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 road. Highways are limited to 130 km/h, 4-lane expressways to 110 km/h, and 2-or-3-lane roads to 80 to 90 km/h. During the rain the limits are respectively lowered to 110 km/h, 100 km/h, and 80 km/h. The general speed limit is lowered to 50 km/h during heavy fog or other cases of bad visibility.
The insurance and car documentation needs to be in the car whenever you’re driving.
If you’re the driver, 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 letter A and you can recognize them by a red number sign. The fare for taking a toll road depends on the specific route, the distance length, as well as the type of your vehicle - trailer cars and caravans have to pay more than regular cars. You can pay by a credit card or by cash. You’ll be given a ticket that you have to keep while on the toll road.

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

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

The Calanques fjords. Located right outside Marseille, you can spend the whole day exploring these small, but unique fjords or simply finding a nice place for relaxation.
Verdon Natural Regional Park. Home to Verdon Gorge river canyon and the turquoise blue Lake of Sainte Croix, Verdon Natural Park can be reached via a two-hour drive or a taking 30 more minutes taking the more scenic route. Another green area to visit near Marseille is Alpilles Natural Regional Park.
Allauch and Plan de Cuques. These two countryside villages located in the hills near Marseille are a great place for leisurely relaxation and offer beautiful views of the nearby city and the Mediterranean Sea.
Arles. A small and fairly sleepy place ignored by most foreign visitors, Arles can be an absolutely fascinating destination if you scratch beneath the surface. Attractions include the remains of an amphitheater, baths, and other Roman sites; a number of interesting local museums; and Espace Van Gogh (the famous Dutch painter spent a very prolific year in Arles in the 1880s, creating 300 paintings and drawings). Arles also offers easy access to its neighboring vineyards, wetlands of Rhone delta, and Mediterranean beaches. The drive from Marseille takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Most popular cars

The most popular rental cars in France are the Renault Twingo, the Volkswagen Polo, and the Ford Fiesta. The most popular rental car types are economy, followed by compact and mini.

Further destinations

French Riviera. Marseille is right next to this beautiful stretch along the Mediterranean and is sometimes considered part of it. The city of Nice is the most famous destination, but you shouldn’t overlook the smaller coastal towns and villages, either.
Lyon and the Alps. The highest mountain chain of Europe is just a couple of hours drive north from Marseille. Lyon, France’s third city, is a good starting point to explore the region.
Paris. It takes about seven hours to reach by car, but that’s a small price to pay to visit one of the world’s most iconic destinations.

Car Rental Prices in Marseille

Convertibles - from $145 per day
Station wagons - from $139 per day
Large cars - from $58 per day
Medium cars - from $71 per day
Vans - from $169 per day
Premium cars - from $138 per day
Small cars - from $58 per day
SUVs - from $58 per day

Money-saving tips

You can do a number of things to get a good car rental deal in Marseille:

Compare 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 on the month when the rental prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Marseille is the cheapest in April when renting a car is about 52% cheaper than the yearly average and whole 65% cheaper than renting a car in July.

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What travel writers say

For travellers, Marseille now has a growing reputation as a excellent city-break destination that stands on its own two feet, rather than just a convenient gateway city to Provence. With its laid-back vibe shaped by 300 days of sunshine, a long weekend here is a pleasure if you know how to do it right.

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Andrew & Emily

Along Dusty Roads brings you the beauty of a life of travel, personally curated by us, Andrew & Emily.

Sitting on the edge of the Mediterranean, Marseille is nothing like Paris, and that’s a good thing. With almost constant sunshine, miles of beautiful beaches, and a wonderful mix of cultures—the city has a flavor you won’t find anywhere else in France.

Kiersten Rich

Hi! I’m Kiki, a California native, who left my career in corporate finance to become a world traveler.

Visit Le Panier. This is the oldest area of Marseille, dating back to around 600 BCE. In French, its name means “the basket” and was named for an inn that had a basket as a sign. In time, the hilltop neighborhood became known by the same name. Today, Le Panier is known as an artistic hub, with colorful street art adorning the buildings and artist studios dotting the neighborhood. Be sure to visit the Vieille Charité, a 17th-Century villa that has museums and exhibitions.

Matthew Kepnes

Hi, I’m Nomadic Matt, a New York Times best-selling author of How to Travel the World on $50 a Day and Ten Years a Nomad, as well as the founder of this website!

Top 20 Cities near Marseille

Aix-en-Provence Car Rentals from $71.66 per day

8.5 km / 5.3 miles away
Arles Car Rentals from $78.29 per day

54.4 km / 33.8 miles away
Avignon Car Rentals from $34.21 per day

64.0 km / 39.8 miles away
Toulon Car Rentals from $39.62 per day

67.2 km / 41.8 miles away
Nimes Car Rentals from $51.90 per day

81.3 km / 50.5 miles away
Montpellier Car Rentals from $34.21 per day

102.4 km / 63.6 miles away
Saint-Tropez Car Rentals from $80.48 per day

116.1 km / 72.1 miles away
Cannes Car Rentals from $81.77 per day

146.1 km / 90.8 miles away
Béziers Car Rentals from $45.62 per day

151.0 km / 93.8 miles away
Nice Car Rentals from $57.33 per day

163.2 km / 101.4 miles away
Narbonne Car Rentals from $36.83 per day

180.8 km / 112.3 miles away
Grenoble Car Rentals from $36.20 per day

199.1 km / 123.7 miles away
Perpignan Car Rentals from $36.83 per day

205.6 km / 127.8 miles away
Carcassonne Car Rentals from $82.85 per day

236.4 km / 146.9 miles away
Chambery Car Rentals from $44.81 per day

250.5 km / 155.7 miles away
Moûtiers Car Rentals from $67.37 per day

250.7 km / 155.8 miles away
Lyon Car Rentals from $31.67 per day

254.7 km / 158.3 miles away
Annecy Car Rentals from $44.81 per day

283.2 km / 176.0 miles away
Clermont-Ferrand Car Rentals from $40.68 per day

308.8 km / 191.9 miles away
Toulouse Car Rentals from $32.00 per day

310.9 km / 193.2 miles away

Top 20 Locations near Marseille

Marseille Provence Airport Car Rentals from $58.08 per day
Aix-en-Provence Train Station Car Rentals from $76.20 per day

8.5 km / 5.3 miles away
Marseille-Saint-Charles Train Station Car Rentals from $57.71 per day

20.0 km / 12.4 miles away
Avignon Train Station Car Rentals from $73.14 per day

64.0 km / 39.8 miles away
Nimes Airport Car Rentals from $58.91 per day

73.5 km / 45.7 miles away
Toulon-Hyères Airport Car Rentals from $60.17 per day

84.3 km / 52.4 miles away
Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport Car Rentals from $76.75 per day

102.4 km / 63.6 miles away
Montpellier Sud de France Car Rentals from $73.58 per day

105.5 km / 65.6 miles away
Cannes - Mandelieu Airport Car Rentals from $86.00 per day

140.7 km / 87.4 miles away
Beziers Airport Car Rentals from $45.75 per day

151.0 km / 93.8 miles away
Nice Airport Car Rentals from $57.33 per day

163.2 km / 101.4 miles away
Grenoble Train Station Car Rentals from $36.20 per day

199.1 km / 123.7 miles away
Perpignan Airport Car Rentals from $36.93 per day

205.6 km / 127.8 miles away
Grenoble Alpes–Isère Airport Car Rentals

214.4 km / 133.2 miles away
Carcassonne Airport Car Rentals from $82.85 per day

236.4 km / 146.9 miles away
Moûtiers-Salins-Brides-les-Bains Train Station Car Rentals from $67.37 per day

250.7 km / 155.8 miles away
Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport Car Rentals from $34.34 per day

254.7 km / 158.3 miles away
Annecy Train Station Car Rentals from $59.05 per day

283.3 km / 176.0 miles away
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport Car Rentals from $46.95 per day

307.6 km / 191.1 miles away
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport Car Rentals from $46.02 per day

310.9 km / 193.2 miles away

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Marseille?

Car rental prices in Marseille vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.

Average rental costs per day in Marseille

$34.59

January

$40.25

February

$55.04

March

$61.82

April

$62.82

May

$83.18

June

$98.98

July

$68.95

August

$64.60

September

$65.96

October

$34.54

November

$38.41

December

The cheapest month to rent a car in Marseille is November (when prices average $34.54 per day). This is 42% cheaper than the yearly average and 65% cheaper than renting in July (when prices average $98.98).

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’s the usual rental length in Marseille?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in July, the average renter keeps their car for 8 days, and in October, they keep their car for 5 days.

Average rental length in Marseille

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

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Marseille is May, and the least popular is November.

Monthly searches in Marseille by pick-up date relative to the average

88%

January

65%

February

67%

March

137%

April

140%

May

137%

June

130%

July

133%

August

111%

September

63%

October

48%

November

79%

December

Car Rental Information

Car rental locations	7
Airport locations	1
Popular suppliers	Goldcar, Alamo, Keddy, Europcar, Enterprise
Popular car categories	Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars
Lowest price	$58 per day
Cheapest supplier	Enterprise

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier	Model	Doors	Luggage	Type
Goldcar	Peugeot 108	3	1	Small cars
Goldcar	Peugeot 208	5	2	Small cars
Keddy	Fiat 500	3	1	Small cars
Goldcar	Fiat 500	3	1	Small cars
Goldcar	Opel Mokka	5	2	SUVs
Keddy	Toyota Yaris	4	1	Small cars
Keddy	Fiat 500X	4	2	Medium cars
Keddy	Volkswagen T-Cross	4	2	Medium cars
Goldcar	Fiat Tipo	5	2	Medium cars
Alamo	Opel Mokka X	4	2	SUVs

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 car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.

United States of America (USA)

Fiat 500

October 5, 2022

We drove along the coast of the French Riviera. So beautiful!

United Kingdom

Chevrolet Spark 3d

March 6, 2020

get out of Marsielle as quick as possible they drive like they want to commit suicide, get up to the Luberon or the beaches past the Plages du Prado

Netherlands

Nissan Juke

May 9, 2019

marseille is very nice, the whole provence is (aix/arles/cassis).visit the regard the provence museum, the muzem,le pannier(the neighbourhood opposite the muzem),

United Kingdom

Nissan Juke

April 14, 2019

Flamingos in the camargue are amazing. Go to the ornothologie part Ateliers restaurant in Mousolle Pont du Gard UNESCO site is phenomenal, book if you want to walk over the top

Sweden

Citroen C4 Cactus

October 25, 2018

Les calanques nearby Marseille are breath-taking.

Hungary

Citroen C4

August 6, 2018

Great service :) Thanks

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company

SIXT

9.1 / 10

Lowest rated company

Interrent

6.7 / 10

Total number of reviews

Total rental companies

Average daily price

$102.94

Lowest daily price

$50.13

Total cars available

229

Top 15 Suppliers in Marseille in 2023

SIXT

Exceptional 9.1 / 43 reviews

4 locations

$75 - $214

Europcar

Exceptional 9 / 27 reviews

5 locations

$75 - $213

Alamo

Excellent 8.9 / 113 reviews

2 locations

$74 - $236

Hertz

Excellent 8.8 / 9 reviews

4 locations

$58 - $121

Enterprise

Excellent 8.8 / 44 reviews

3 locations

$58 - $247

Keddy

Excellent 8.8 / 65 reviews

5 locations

$63 - $142

Sicily By Car

Excellent 8.7

1 location

Thrifty

Excellent 8.6 / 4 reviews

3 locations

National

Excellent 8.6 / 12 reviews

2 locations

$74 - $334

Budget

Excellent 8.6 / 22 reviews

2 locations

$100 - $421

Avis

Excellent 8.6 / 24 reviews

1 location

$98 - $391

Dollar

Excellent 8.5 / 1 reviews

3 locations

Firefly

Excellent 8 / 27 reviews

1 location

Goldcar

Very good 7.9 / 332 reviews

1 location

$58 - $58

Interrent

Good 6.7 / 58 reviews

1 location

Highly recommended by our customers

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Car Rental in Marseille

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Travel Information

Why rent a car in Marseille?

One-Way Car Rentals in Marseille

Top ways to enter Marseille

City facts

Top destinations and activities

Traffic and parking

Toll roads

Ideas for day trips

Most popular cars

Further destinations

Car Rental Prices in Marseille

Money-saving tips

What travel writers say

Top 20 Cities near Marseille

Top 20 Locations near Marseille

Map of Car Rental Locations

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Marseille?

What’s the usual rental length in Marseille?

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

Car Rental Information

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Our Customers' Reviews

Car Rental Statistics

Top 15 Suppliers in Marseille in 2023

Highly recommended by our customers

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