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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Perpignan Airport Car Rental
Compact
Renault Kangoo or similar
Renault Kangoo
  • 2
  • 8
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
$30.16 per day
Perpignan Airport Car Rental
Intermediate
Renault Trafic or similar
Renault Trafic
  • 3
  • 15
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
$33.33 per day
Perpignan Airport Car Rental
Mini
Renault Twingo or similar
Renault Twingo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Alamo
$39.88 per day
Downtown Car Rental
Economy
Fiat 500 or similar
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
SIXT
$45.58 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Downtown Car Rental
Standard
Fiat Ducato Cargo or similar
Fiat Ducato Cargo
  • 3
  • 10
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
$51.11 / per day
Perpignan Airport Car Rental
Compact Elite
Volvo XC40 or similar
Volvo XC40
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$77.37 / per day
Perpignan Airport Car Rental
Full-size
BMW 5 Series or similar
BMW 5 Series
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Alamo
$91.17 / per day
Perpignan Airport Car Rental
Premium
Mercedes Benz C Class or similar
Mercedes Benz C Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$92.10 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 08:23 on 2023-01-30. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information

Language
French
Currency
EUR
Traffic direction
Right-hand
Country code
33
Average car rental price
$62.40 / per day
Average car rental length
7 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h
31 mi/h
Speed limit out of town
80 km/h
50 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
8.7

Why rent a car in Perpignan?

Perpignan is a great place to visit. From unique medieval architecture and contemporary museums to a number of nearby Mediterranean beaches, the city has something for everyone. Perpignan is also the capital of the Catalan community in France and has plenty of landmarks and cultural centers for those who wish to learn more about it. 
Perpignan Car Rental

One-Way Car Rentals in Perpignan

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

  • From Perpignan to Carcassonne - 46 offers from $39.37 per day
  • From Perpignan to Paris - 59 offers from $40.13 per day
  • From Perpignan to Nice - 46 offers from $40.13 per day
  • From Perpignan to Lille - 13 offers from $44.35 per day
  • From Perpignan to Turin - 7 offers from $403.72 per day

Top ways to enter Perpignan

  • Perpignan Airport: One of the smallest international airports in France, Perpignan-Rivesaltes handles about 400,000 travelers every year. The airport hosts a number of domestic flights, as well as flights to and from Morocco, the United Kingdom, and Belgium. Located 7km (4.3 miles) north of the city center, the airport can be reached in about 10 minutes.
  • Montpellier Airport: One of the fastest-growing airports in the country, Montpellier–Méditerranée handled nearly 2 million travelers in 2018. The airport is especially active during the summer months when it hosts flights by about 20 different airlines. Located 160km (100 miles) northeast of Perpignan, Montpellier Airport can be reached in about 90 minutes.
  • Toulouse Airport: Serving France’s fourth-largest city, Toulouse-Blagnac Airport handles nearly ten million travelers every year. The airport is a large hub for the low-cost carriers easyJet, Ryanair, and Volotea and is served by around 25 other airlines. Located 215km (133 miles) northwest of Perpignan, the airport takes 2 hours and 30 minutes to reach.
  • Barcelona El Prat Airport: The second-busiest in Spain and among the largest in Europe, in 2018, El Prat Airport handled more than 50 million travelers for the first time in its history. A focus city for a number of large airlines, it offers flights to and from destinations in Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Asia. Barcelona El Prat Airport is just 205km (128 miles) south of Perpignan and can be reached in about 2 hours and 15 minutes. Since you’d have to cross the border between Spain and France, ask your rental car provider in advance if they permit it. If not, you can travel by public transportation and pick up your rental car upon arrival in Perpignan.
  • By rail: If you arrive in Perpignan by train, you can conveniently pick up your rental car at Gare de Perpignan railway station.

City facts

  • Located on rivers Têt and Basse near the sea coast, Perpignan has a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and short, mild winters. The average high temperature is 29°C  (85°F) in July, the warmest month, and 12°C (54°F) in January. Its summers are drier than its winters, but the precipitation differences between the seasons are not as stark as in some of the nearby coastal cities of Italy and Spain.
  • Just 8km (5 miles) from the Mediterranean, Perpignan is a popular beach destination. Some well-known spots include Leucate Beach and La Franqui Beach which are great for water sports like surfing, Torreilles Beach which attracts visitors with impressive sand dunes, and Canet Beach which has the largest crowds. With a rental car, you can easily travel up or down the coast and explore the best that the Mediterranean shoreline has to offer.
  • La Gare de Perpignan, or Perpignan Train Station, is not only a public transit hub, but also a famous painting by Salvador Dalí. The Spanish surrealist created it shortly after experiencing a “cosmogonic ecstasy” when visiting Perpignan in 1963; he would later always refer to the station as the center of the universe. The original 3m x 4m painting is now on display in Ludwig Museum in Cologne, Germany, but Perpignan’s visitors can still see the train station itself. Fittingly, it is located at 1 Salvador Dalí Square. 

Top destinations and activities

  • Perpignan Cathedral. Also known as the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, the most famous building of Perpignan took nearly 200 years to build - the first stone was laid in 1324, but the cathedral was only finished in the early 16th Century. Built in the Catalan Gothic style and therefore similar to the famous churches of Barcelona, it is one of the symbols of Perpignan.
  • Palace of the Kings of Majorca. An impressive architectural complex, the fortified palace was built in the early 14th century. At the time, Perpignan had been recently made the capital of the Kingdom of Majorca and the building of the palace cemented its status as a center of power. In the 16th century, the palace suffered heavily during the Franco-Spanish wars, but was later restored to its former glory. Today, it is surrounded by beautiful gardens and often serves as a venue for concerts and other cultural events.
  • The Aviation Museum. In 1976, a former French war pilot, Charles Notinger, purchased a large vineyard with a dream of turning it into an aviation museum. Now having been open for more than four decades, this small and interesting museum houses a number of French fighter jets as well as some civilian aircraft and different exhibits related to the aviation industry in France.

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 for inter-city roads, the urban speed limit is unaffected by weather.
  • Outside cities and as of May 2019, 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. When it is raining, the limits are respectively lowered to 110km/h, 100km/h, and 80km/h. The general speed limit is lowered to 50km/h during periods of heavy fog or other times of impaired visibility.
  • Proof of insurance and the car’s documentation needs to be in the car whenever you’re driving.
  • When you are driving, you need to have your passport or ID card with you at all times.
  • As of 2019, 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 begin with the letter A and you can recognize them by their red number sign. The price for using a toll road depends on the specific route, distance traveled, as well as the type of vehicle - trailer cars 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 toll transponders that can be used at the 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 a day-trip

  • Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park. One of the largest protected areas in Southwestern France, this national park is the perfect place to escape the city. Made up of the Montagne Noire mountain range, deep gorges, and picturesque rivers, it is home to a large number of bird species and the mouflon wild sheep. Located 115km (70 miles) north of Perpignan, it can be reached in about 90 minutes.
  • Beziers. An idyllic French town, Beziers is split into two halves by the Canal du Midi. Built in the 17th century, it connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean, and is one of the very few canals in the world that has a UNESCO World Heritage status. In Beziers, you can take a nice and long walk along the canal which will let you see much of the city. Beziers is also famous for its architecture, of which the Saint-Nazaire cathedral and the Saint-Jean-de Aureilhan tower are examples. Located 95km (59 miles) north of Perpignan, Beziers can be reached in about one hour.
  • Carcassonne. The city of Carcassonne is best known for its impressive fortifications. Known as Cité de Carcassonne, the fortified citadel was first built in the 3rd century during the Gallo-Roman period. It was later ruled by the Visigoths, Moors, and Franks, all of whom added new fortifications but left the initial structure intact. Located 115km (70 miles) northwest of Perpignan, Carcassonne can be reached in about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • The Catalan Pyrenees Regional Nature Park. Located on the French side of the border, this national park is the easiest way to access the Pyrenees if you’re driving from Perpignan. Home to stunning peaks, valleys, and hiking trails, the region is also known for its distinct mountain village culture. The drive from Perpignan only takes about an hour.

Most popular cars

The most popular rental car in Perpignan is the Opel Corsa, closely followed by the Citroen C4 and the Renault Clio. The most popular rental car types are economy, compact, and intermediate.

Further destinations

  • Catalonia. Rich in both nature and culture, Catalonia is one of the most interesting regions of Europe. From sparsely populated mountainous areas to scenic vineyards and from the beaches of Costa Brava to the architecture of Gaudi, Catalonia has something for every traveler. Barcelona, it’s largest city and capital, is just 195km (120 miles) south of Perpignan and can be reached in about two hours. Since you’d have to cross the border between France and Spain, ask your rental car provider in advance if they permit it. If not, you can go by public transportation and pick up a rental car after arriving in Barcelona.
  • Andorra. Hidden high in the Pyrenees between France and Spain, Andorra is one of Europe’s smallest countries. But that should not stop anyone from visiting, as its great skiing resorts, medieval villages, and stunning mountain scenery are more than enough reasons to go and see it if you’re nearby. Andorra la Vella, the country’s capital, is 170km (105 miles) from Perpignan and can be reached in 2 hours and 40 minutes. Like with Spain, ask your rental car provider in advance if they permit you crossing the border.
  • Marseille. France’s second largest city is located right in the heart of the French Mediterranean. You’ll find countless beautiful beaches to the east and west of Marseille, but the city itself also has plenty to offer including the old Vieux Port area, Marseille Cathedral and Longchamp Palace which houses some classy museums. After seeing Marseille, you can travel further to visit other famous destinations such as Cannes and Saint-Tropez. Located 318km (197 miles) east of Perpignan, Marseille can be reached in about 3 hours. 
  • Aragon. Often overlooked by foreign travelers, the inland Spanish region of Aragon is the right place to get off the beaten track. Inhabited since prehistory, it is home to plenty of ancient and medieval sites, as well as several national parks and bucolic countryside. Zaragoza, the scenic capital of Aragon, is some 460 km (285 miles) southwest of Perpignan and can be reached in about five hours by car.

Car Rental Prices in Perpignan

  • Station wagons - from $93 per day
  • Large cars - from $69 per day
  • Medium cars - from $68 per day
  • Vans - from $85 per day
  • Premium cars - from $95 per day
  • Small cars - from $53 per day
  • SUVs - from $70 per day

Money-saving tips

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

  • 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 Perpignan is the cheapest in April when renting a car is about 44% cheaper than the yearly average and 63% cheaper than renting a vehicle in July.
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Top 20 Cities near Perpignan

  1. Paris Car Rentals from $27.38 per day
    678.3 km / 421.5 miles away
  2. Marseille Car Rentals from $31.34 per day
    213.3 km / 132.5 miles away
  3. Lyon Car Rentals from $45.92 per day
    373.4 km / 232.0 miles away
  4. Lille Car Rentals from $34.44 per day
    878.4 km / 545.8 miles away
  5. Toulouse Car Rentals from $32.52 per day
    157.6 km / 97.9 miles away
  6. Nice Car Rentals from $16.59 per day
    366.8 km / 227.9 miles away
  7. Bordeaux Car Rentals from $41.46 per day
    370.5 km / 230.2 miles away
  8. Nantes Car Rentals from $30.16 per day
    606.6 km / 376.9 miles away
  9. Montpellier Car Rentals from $31.99 per day
    123.5 km / 76.7 miles away
  10. Beauvais Car Rentals from $41.21 per day
    748.8 km / 465.3 miles away
  11. Strasbourg Car Rentals from $29.75 per day
    743.8 km / 462.1 miles away
  12. Figari Car Rentals from $43.42 per day
    531.6 km / 330.3 miles away
  13. Avignon Car Rentals
    209.3 km / 130.1 miles away
  14. Grenoble Car Rentals
    355.4 km / 220.9 miles away
  15. Cannes Car Rentals from $24.27 per day
    343.1 km / 213.2 miles away
  16. Biarritz Car Rentals from $33.39 per day
    366.3 km / 227.6 miles away
  17. Caen Car Rentals
    766.1 km / 476.0 miles away
  18. Rennes Car Rentals from $35.29 per day
    692.9 km / 430.5 miles away
  19. Aix-en-Provence Car Rentals from $24.53 per day
    223.9 km / 139.2 miles away
  20. Toulon Car Rentals from $32.24 per day
    252.8 km / 157.1 miles away

Top 20 Locations near Perpignan

  1. Perpignan Airport Car Rentals from $30.16 per day
    2.4 km / 1.5 miles away
  2. Perpignan Train Station Car Rentals from $39.88 per day
    2.8 km / 1.8 miles away
  3. Carcassonne Airport Car Rentals from $30.16 per day
    72.2 km / 44.9 miles away
  4. Beziers Airport Car Rentals from $33.34 per day
    77.0 km / 47.9 miles away
  5. Montpellier Sud de France Car Rentals from $32.24 per day
    128.7 km / 80.0 miles away
  6. Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport Car Rentals from $26.83 per day
    129.7 km / 80.6 miles away
  7. Toulouse Barriere de Paris Car Rentals from $43.41 per day
    156.0 km / 96.9 miles away
  8. Toulouse-Blagnac Airport Car Rentals from $18.70 per day
    159.5 km / 99.1 miles away
  9. Toulouse Colomiers Car Rentals from $32.52 per day
    159.9 km / 99.3 miles away
  10. Nimes Airport Car Rentals from $130.90 per day
    169.3 km / 105.2 miles away
  11. Avignon Train Station Car Rentals from $34.30 per day
    203.6 km / 126.5 miles away
  12. Marseille Provence Airport Car Rentals from $19.04 per day
    205.3 km / 127.6 miles away
  13. Marseille-Saint-Charles Train Station Car Rentals from $32.92 per day
    213.0 km / 132.4 miles away
  14. Rabatau Car Rentals from $107.84 per day
    213.5 km / 132.7 miles away
  15. Aix-en-Provence Train Station Car Rentals from $35.06 per day
    213.8 km / 132.8 miles away
  16. Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrenees Airport Car Rentals from $30.16 per day
    240.5 km / 149.5 miles away
  17. Toulon-Hyères Airport Car Rentals from $32.24 per day
    268.9 km / 167.1 miles away
  18. Brive Train Station Car Rentals from $47.36 per day
    291.3 km / 181.0 miles away
  19. La Môle - Saint Tropez Airport Car Rentals from $57.73 per day
    297.7 km / 185.0 miles away
  20. Bergerac Airport Car Rentals from $53.72 per day
    301.1 km / 187.1 miles away

Map of Car Rental Locations

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

Car rental prices in Perpignan 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 Perpignan
$60.78
January
$71.09
February
$31.48
March
$28.58
April
$32.56
May
$53.52
June
$78.08
July
$61.53
August
$39.81
September
$32.74
October
$47.80
November
$47.55
December
The best month to rent a car in Perpignan is April (when prices for an Economy class start from $28.58). This is 41% cheaper than the yearly average and 63% cheaper than renting in July (when rental prices start at $78.08 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price.

What’s the usual rental length in Perpignan?

Travel lengths vary from month to month: in April, travelers rent a car for an average of 9 days in August, the average rental period is 5 days.
Average Rental Length in Perpignan
8
January
7
February
8
March
9
April
7
May
9
June
6
July
5
August
8
September
6
October
8
November
6
December

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

The most popular month for renting a car in Perpignan is August, and the least popular is December.
Popularity of Car Rental in Perpignan by Monthly Searches
87%
January
80%
February
91%
March
121%
April
151%
May
112%
June
162%
July
164%
August
76%
September
60%
October
48%
November
47%
December

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Enterprise Renault Kangoo 4 8 Medium cars
Alamo Renault Twingo 3 1 Small cars
SIXT Fiat 500 2 1 Small cars
Enterprise Renault Trafic 5 15 Large cars
SIXT Peugeot 208 4 1 Small cars
SIXT Peugeot 308 4 2 Medium cars
National Peugeot 308 4 2 Medium cars
Hertz Renault Clio 5 3 Small cars
Hertz Fiat 500 3 2 Small cars
Dollar Renault Clio 4 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.

United Kingdom
Citroen C3
September 21, 2018
The whole of the Langudoc region has great interest and I recommend car hire to do your own discovering

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
SIXT
8.93 / 10
Lowest rated company
Firefly
8.18 / 10
Total number of reviews
6
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
$62.40
Lowest daily price
$30.16
Total cars available
247

Top 11 Suppliers in Perpignan in 2023

SIXT
SIXT
Excellent 8.9 / 12 reviews
+33468613434
Avenue Maurice Bellonte
$46 - $116
Alamo
Alamo
Excellent 8.8 / 24 reviews
+330468525052
Aeroport De La Llabanere, 66000 Perpignan
$40 - $92
Keddy
Keddy
Excellent 8.7 / 5 reviews
+330468610543
AEROPORT DE RIVESALTES
$52 - $71
Working hours
Mon:09:00-14:00; 17:00-18:00
Tue:09:00-14:00; 17:00-19:00
Wed:09:00-15:00; 17:00-18:00
Thu:09:00-12:00; 14:00-18:00
Fri:08:00-14:00; 17:00-18:00
Sat:13:00-15:00; 17:00-18:00
Sun:10:00-14:00; 17:00-21:00
Enterprise
Enterprise
Excellent 8.6 / 9 reviews
+330468525052 / +330468510909
Aeroport De La Llabanere, 66000 Perpignan
$30 - $98
Hertz
Hertz
Excellent 8.6 / 8 reviews
+330468611877
Av. Maurice Bellonte, 66000 Perpignan, France
Working hours
Mon:13:30-14:30
Tue:14:00-15:00
Wed:12:30-15:00
Thu:13:00-14:00
Fri:14:00-15:00; 18:00-20:30
Sat:08:30-11:00; 14:00-15:30
Sun:15:00-20:30
National
National
Excellent 8.6 / 1 reviews
+330468525052
Aeroport De La Llabanere, 66000 Perpignan
$50 - $93
Europcar
Europcar
Excellent 8.6 / 1 reviews
+330468610543
AEROPORT DE RIVESALTES
$73 - $99
Working hours
Mon:09:00-14:00; 17:00-18:00
Tue:09:00-14:00; 17:00-19:00
Wed:09:00-15:00; 17:00-18:00
Thu:09:00-12:00; 14:00-18:00
Fri:08:00-14:00; 17:00-18:00
Sat:13:00-15:00; 17:00-18:00
Sun:10:00-14:00; 17:00-21:00
Avis
Avis
Excellent 8.5
+330468615897
Apt Perpignan Rivesaltes
$61 - $106
Working hours
Mon:09:30-17:00; 20:45-21:15
Tue:09:30-17:00; 20:45-21:15
Wed:09:30-17:00; 20:45-21:15
Thu:09:30-17:00; 20:45-21:15
Fri:08:45-15:45; 19:15-20:45
Sat:08:15-10:30; 14:45-16:30
Sun:15:15-16:30; 20:15-22:15
Thrifty
Thrifty
Excellent 8.5 / 1 reviews
+33468611877
PERPIGNAN AP, Av. Maurice Bellonte, 66000 Perpignan, France
Working hours
Mon:13:30-14:30
Tue:14:00-15:00
Wed:12:30-15:00
Thu:13:00-14:00
Fri:14:00-15:00; 18:00-20:30
Sat:08:30-11:00; 14:00-15:30
Sun:15:00-20:30
Dollar
Dollar
Excellent 8.4 / 1 reviews
+33468611877
Rivesaltes Airport Route de La Llabanere, 66000 Perpignan
Working hours
Mon:13:30-14:30
Tue:14:00-15:00
Wed:12:30-15:00
Thu:13:00-14:00
Fri:14:00-15:00; 18:00-20:30
Sat:08:30-11:00; 14:00-15:30
Sun:15:00-20:30
Firefly
Firefly
Excellent 8.2
+33468529090
aéroport de Rivesaltes - HERTZ CAR PARK - in Terminal
Working hours
Mon:09:30-10:30; 14:30-15:30; 17:30-18:30
Tue:09:30-10:30; 13:00-15:00
Wed:09:30-10:30; 13:00-15:00
Thu:09:30-10:30; 13:00-15:00
Fri:09:30-10:30; 14:30-15:30; 17:30-18:30

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