Cheap Car Rental in Rennes $25+/day - FREE Cancellation

Travel Information

Language

French

Currency

EUR

Traffic direction

Right-hand side

Country code

33

Average car rental price

$49.60 / per day

Average car rental length

3 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

9.7

Why rent a car in Rennes?

Rennes is a great place to visit. While it may lack in the international fame of other destinations in Western France, the city has plenty to offer in terms of history, architecture, quality museums, and unique cuisine. After seeing Rennes, get in your rental to explore the rest of the beautiful, rugged, and culturally unique region of Brittany.

One-Way Car Rentals in Rennes

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

From Rennes to Nantes - 39 offers from $40.13 per day

Top ways to enter Rennes

Rennes Airport: Also known as Saint-Jacques Airport, this small airport handled about 850,000 travelers in 2018, an 18% increase from the year before. The airport is a hub for the national carrier Air France as well as other airlines, including easyJet, Vueling, and Flybe. Located 12km (7.4 miles) south of the city center, the airport can be reached in about 20 minutes.
Nantes Airport: Serving the large city of the same name, Nantes Atlantique Airport is one of the busiest airports in Northwest France, having handled more than six million travelers in 2018. The airport is a hub for low-cost airlines Volotea, Transavia, and easyJet, and offers flights to and from a large number of holiday destinations in Southern Europe and North Africa. Located some 120km (74.5 miles) south of Rennes, Nantes Airport can be reached in about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Lorient Airport: Also known as Lorient-South Brittany and Lorient-Lann-Bihoué, this small international airport hosts domestic flights to and from Paris, Lyon, and Toulouse as well as to Porto in Portugal. Many of Brittany’s famous places, such as Quimper and Brest, are easily reached from the airport. Rennes is 160km (100 miles) northeast of Lorient Airport and can be reached in about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Caen Airport: Also known by its full name Caen-Carpiquet, this international airport might be small, but in 2018 it recorded a 50% increase in passengers served compared to the year before. As of October 2019, the airport is served by three airlines, Flybe, HOP!, and Volotea. Located in Normandy, Caen Airport is 180km (120 miles) north of Rennes and takes less than two hours to reach.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport: The largest airport in France and second-busiest airport in Europe, Charles de Gaulle Airport primarily serves Paris, but is also the main port of entry for many travelers going to other parts of the country. The airport served 72 million travelers in 2018 and offers flights to and from all the continents of the world. Located 380km (236 miles) northwest of Rennes, the airport can be reached in about four hours.
By rail: If arriving in Rennes by train, you can conveniently pick up your rental car at the Rennes Central Train Station or Gare de Rennes.

City facts

Located near the coast, Rennes has an oceanic climate similar, if slightly warmer than, to that of the United Kingdom. The average high temperature is 24°C (75°F) in July and August, the warmest months, and 9°C (48°F) in January, the coldest. The city has moderate precipitation that is considerably lower than in the westernmost reaches of Brittany (e.g., Brest). October is the rainiest month while August is the driest.
Although Rennes is the capital city of Brittany, it has never been a stronghold of the Breton language; instead, Gallo, a Romance language more closely related to French, was for centuries the main local tongue (nowadays, French is the dominant language). Nonetheless, Rennes has a number of language schools and centers of both Gallo and Breton cultures. Knowledge of English varies but is quite high among the people working in the tourism and service industries.

Top destinations and activities

The Parlement of Brittany. The former parlement building is one of the most impressive buildings of Rennes and, consequently, one of its main tourist attractions. The institution of parlement, a type provincial court, was formally abolished after the French Revolution in 1790. For the last two hundred years, the building has hosted the Rennes Court of Appeals. Despite this function, the building is also open at certain times to visitors who can marvel at its painted ceilings and imposing courtrooms.
Museum of Fine Arts of Rennes. Home to some seriously amazing collections, it has been named the most important French museum outside Paris. The exhibitions are quite varied and cover everything from the art of the world’s first civilizations to masterpieces painted by world-famous artists like Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Paolo Veronese, Paul Gauguin, and Pablo Picasso.
Saint George Palace. Built in the 17th century, it was initially an abbey, but it ceased to fulfill its religious function after the French Revolution. Sitting on the bank of the Vilaine River, the palace is located near the city center and is surrounded by a beautifully landscaped garden. One of the most beloved tourist attractions in Rennes, it is also one of the most photographed buildings in the region of Brittany.
Parc du Thabor. Located just to the east of the city center, Thabor Park is not just the largest public green area in Rennes, it’s also arguably the most scenic. Not just a park, it is also a conservation area, so many unique plant species otherwise unknown in France can be seen here.

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 start with the letter A and you can recognize them by their red number sign. The toll 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 in 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 transponders that can be used at the automatic toll road payment booths (Télépéage). Ask your rental car provider to find out if they offer cars with toll road transporters.

Ideas for day trips

Mont Saint-Michel. A unique walled settlement on a small island, Mont Saint-Michel is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The island is best known for the impressive Abbey of Mont Saint Michel, a Gothic 10th-century structure that is one of the most visited buildings in France. The island can be accessed by car via a bridge that connects it to the mainland (although during low tide, some tourists might be tempted to access the island overland, it is strongly advised against as the tides are unpredictable and it can be very dangerous). Located 83km (51 miles) north of Rennes, Mont Saint-Michel can be reached in about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Saint-Malo. A small and picturesque walled city, Saint-Malo is a well-loved destination for many visitors of Brittany. The walls were erected for protection against pirates and have since become the city’s main symbol. Outside the walls, the city boasts beautiful beaches and a rather unique tidal power station. Located 69km (43 miles) north of Rennes, Saint-Malo takes only 50 minutes to reach.
Carnac. A small and quiet town, Carnac is home to some literally giant history as it is the site of a number of menhirs, prehistoric megalithic stones aligned in specific shapes. Historians and archaeologists are still unsure of the stones’ symbolic meaning to the historic peoples who erected them, but the site is undoubtedly impressive to visit. Located 140km (87 miles) southwest of Rennes, Carnac can be reached in about 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Most popular cars

The most popular rental car in Rennes is the Opel Corsa, followed by the Citroen C3 and the Renault Clio. The most popular rental car types are economy, mini, and compact.

Further destinations

Broceliande. Also known as Paimpont, the Broceliande Forest is a legendary place as it has been identified as the woodland appearing in the legends of King Arthur. According to the myth, the forest is said to contain the Vale of No Return and the resting place of the wizard Merlin. It’s up to each visitor to decide how much of the legend is true, but Broceliande is an undoubtedly beautiful nature area that is home to unique trees and long hiking paths. Located 44km (27 miles) north of Rennes, the forest can be reached in about 40 minutes.
Quiberon. Known as Côte Sauvage or the Wild Coast, Quiberon is a small town at the edge of a narrow peninsula. It is said to have the wildest waves in all of France, giving the place a truly special atmosphere. Many visitors love to go surfing or visit one of Quiberon’s spas. Located 158km (98 miles) southwest of Rennes, Quiberon can be reached in about 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Armorica Regional Natural Park. A protected area on the edge of the Brittany peninsula, Armorica is made up of remote beaches, strange rock formations, wetlands, and uninhabited islands. A truly wild place that any nature lover will enjoy, the area is home to such wildlife species such as otters, beavers, various birds of prey, and even sundew, a carnivorous plant. Located 215km (133 miles) west of Rennes, Armorica can be reached in about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Angers. One of the most scenic cities in the region, Angers is best known for its impressive and highly distinct castle. Taking 400 years to build, its construction was finished almost a millennium ago. The castle complex is made up of 17 towers; inside, you’ll find the equally impressive Tapestry of the Apocalypse. The drive from Rennes takes about an hour and 40 minutes.

Car Rental Prices in Rennes

Station wagons - from $71 per day
Large cars - from $71 per day
Medium cars - from $59 per day
Vans - from $94 per day
Premium cars - from $109 per day
Small cars - from $51 per day

Money-saving tips

Get a cheap rental car in Rennes by following these simple tips:

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 Rennes is the cheapest in March when renting a car is about 64% cheaper than the yearly average and a whole 85% cheaper than renting a vehicle in July.

Top 20 Cities near Rennes

Paris Car Rentals from $30.04 per day

313.0 km / 194.5 miles away
Marseille Car Rentals

764.3 km / 474.9 miles away
Lyon Car Rentals from $34.10 per day

564.0 km / 350.4 miles away
Lille Car Rentals from $30.04 per day

445.7 km / 276.9 miles away
Nice Car Rentals from $19.44 per day

847.6 km / 526.7 miles away
Toulouse Car Rentals from $33.26 per day

549.9 km / 341.7 miles away
Bordeaux Car Rentals from $41.30 per day

364.6 km / 226.6 miles away
Nantes Car Rentals from $31.01 per day

102.2 km / 63.5 miles away
Montpellier Car Rentals from $29.72 per day

665.8 km / 413.7 miles away
Beauvais Car Rentals from $43.59 per day

318.5 km / 197.9 miles away
Avignon Car Rentals

690.4 km / 429.0 miles away
Strasbourg Car Rentals from $29.63 per day

694.5 km / 431.5 miles away
Perpignan Car Rentals from $40.98 per day

692.9 km / 430.5 miles away
Cannes Car Rentals from $24.17 per day

840.0 km / 521.9 miles away
Grenoble Car Rentals from $81.56 per day

616.8 km / 383.2 miles away
Biarritz Car Rentals from $30.04 per day

512.1 km / 318.2 miles away
Caen Car Rentals

173.1 km / 107.5 miles away
Aix-en-Provence Car Rentals from $24.43 per day

750.8 km / 466.5 miles away
Mulhouse Car Rentals from $37.52 per day

677.0 km / 420.7 miles away
Massy Car Rentals from $41.30 per day

306.8 km / 190.7 miles away

Top 20 Locations near Rennes

Rennes Cesson-Sevigne Car Rentals from $32.04 per day
Rennes–Saint-Jacques Airport Car Rentals from $32.04 per day

10.8 km / 6.7 miles away
Nantes North East Car Rentals from $51.11 per day

96.8 km / 60.1 miles away
Angers Train Station Car Rentals from $32.60 per day

106.7 km / 66.3 miles away
Nantes Atlantique Airport Car Rentals from $31.01 per day

106.8 km / 66.3 miles away
Lorient Train Station Car Rentals from $37.47 per day

137.4 km / 85.4 miles away
Caen Airport Car Rentals from $34.37 per day

144.9 km / 90.0 miles away
Caen Train Station Car Rentals from $34.37 per day

149.7 km / 93.0 miles away
Brest Airport Car Rentals from $26.56 per day

211.2 km / 131.2 miles away
La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airport Car Rentals from $118.33 per day

217.7 km / 135.3 miles away
Rouen Train Station Car Rentals from $37.90 per day

247.0 km / 153.5 miles away
Orleans Olivet Car Rentals from $37.90 per day

262.1 km / 162.9 miles away
Paris Pontoise Car Rentals from $25.04 per day

291.3 km / 181.0 miles away
Massy Train Station Car Rentals from $26.36 per day

294.2 km / 182.8 miles away
Paris Parc Des Princes Car Rentals from $39.34 per day

295.5 km / 183.6 miles away
Paris Javel Car Rentals from $30.04 per day

297.2 km / 184.7 miles away
Paris Porte Maillot Car Rentals from $30.04 per day

298.6 km / 185.6 miles away
Paris Orly Airport South Car Rentals from $38.25 per day

301.6 km / 187.4 miles away
Paris Orly Airport Car Rentals from $31.52 per day

301.6 km / 187.4 miles away
Paris Evry Car Rentals from $31.64 per day

303.3 km / 188.5 miles away

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

Car rental prices in Rennes 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 Rennes

$37.30

January

$29.19

February

$21.62

March

$28.65

April

$36.92

May

$109.28

June

$140.08

July

$46.98

August

$65.83

September

$67.48

October

$67.85

November

$67.85

December

The best month to rent a car in Rennes is March (when prices for an Economy class start from $21.62). This is 64% cheaper than the yearly average and 85% cheaper than renting in July (when rental prices start at $140.08 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price.

What’s the usual rental length in Rennes?

Travel lengths vary from month to month: in November, travelers rent a car for an average of 16 days in December, the average rental period is 4 days.

Average Rental Length in Rennes

6

January

6

February

6

March

6

April

5

May

6

June

6

July

6

August

8

September

6

October

16

November

4

December

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

The most popular month for renting a car in Rennes is July, and the least popular is December.

Popularity of Car Rental in Rennes by Monthly Searches

89%

January

85%

February

95%

March

115%

April

141%

May

112%

June

148%

July

124%

August

80%

September

77%

October

68%

November

66%

December

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier	Model	Doors	Luggage	Type
RentScape	Peugeot 208	5	1	Small cars
RentScape	Fiat 500	3	1	Small cars
Enterprise	Renault Kangoo	4	8	Medium cars
Keddy	Toyota Yaris	4	1	Small cars
RentScape	Ford Focus	5	1	Medium cars
RentScape	Peugeot 308 STW	5	2	Station wagons
RentScape	Volkswagen Golf	2	2	Medium cars
RentScape	Peugeot 3008	5	3	Large cars
Alamo	Renault Twingo	3	1	Small cars
Keddy	Fiat 500	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.

RF

United Kingdom

Peugeot 208

August 6, 2019

Easy to book and pick up and close to where I needed to be

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company

Alamo

8.9 / 10

Lowest rated company

RentScape

8.29 / 10

Total number of reviews

4

Total rental companies

11

Average daily price

$49.60

Lowest daily price

$25.43

Total cars available

295

Top 11 Suppliers in Rennes in 2023

Alamo

Excellent 8.9 / 17 reviews

+330223400605 / 033223440278

Aeroport De Rennes St Jacques, 35136 Rennes

$37 - $104

SIXT

Excellent 8.7 / 8 reviews

+33299011428

11 Boulevard Solférino

Keddy

Excellent 8.6 / 17 reviews

+330223440272

Gare Rennes, Niv 0, Retours Au 2 Bd

$37 - $54

Working hours

Mon:08:00-21:00

Tue:08:00-21:00

Wed:08:00-21:00

Thu:08:00-21:00

Fri:08:00-21:00

Sat:09:00-13:00; 13:30-17:00

Sun:13:00-19:00

National

Excellent 8.6 / 2 reviews

+330223440278

Entree Nord, Pl. de la Gare, 35000 Rennes

$54 - $128

Enterprise

Excellent 8.6 / 6 reviews

+330223400605

Aeroport De Rennes St Jacques, 35136 Rennes

$32 - $115

Europcar

Excellent 8.6 / 5 reviews

+330299302332

AEROPORT DE RENNES ST JACQUES

$51 - $75

Working hours

Mon:09:00-15:00; 15:30-18:30

Tue:09:00-13:00; 13:30-17:00

Wed:09:30-13:00; 13:30-17:00

Thu:09:00-15:00

Fri:10:30-21:00

Sun:13:00-18:30; 19:00-21:00

Avis

Excellent 8.5 / 3 reviews

+330299296022

Aeroport De St Jacques

$68 - $108

Working hours

Mon:08:30-19:00

Tue:09:00-19:00

Wed:09:00-19:00

Thu:09:00-20:30

Fri:09:00-21:00

Sat:08:15-14:15

Sun:17:00-22:00

Hertz

Excellent 8.4

+33223421701

17 Pl. de la Gare, 35000 Rennes

$50 - $97

Working hours

Mon:08:00-21:00

Tue:08:00-21:00

Wed:08:00-21:00

Thu:08:00-21:00

Fri:08:00-21:00

Sat:08:30-14:30

Sun:15:00-20:00

Thrifty

Excellent 8.4

+33299296025

Airport De St Jacques

$58 - $88

Working hours

Mon:08:30-22:30

Tue:08:30-22:30

Wed:08:30-22:30

Thu:08:30-22:30

Fri:08:30-22:30

Sat:08:30-15:00

Sun:13:00-22:00

Dollar

Excellent 8.4

+33299296025

AIRPORT DE ST JACQUES, Av. Joseph le Brix, 35136 Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande, France

$58 - $88

Working hours

Mon:08:30-22:30

Tue:08:30-22:30

Wed:08:30-22:30

Thu:08:30-22:30

Fri:08:30-22:30

Sat:08:30-15:00

Sun:13:00-22:00

RentScape

Excellent 8.3 / 32 reviews

+33299011428

11 boulevard Solférino 35000 Rennes

$25 - $142

Working hours

Mon:08:00-22:00

Tue:08:00-22:00

Wed:08:00-22:00

Thu:08:00-22:00

Fri:08:00-22:00

Sat:10:00-18:00

Sun:10:00-18:00

Car Rental in Rennes

Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Travel Information

Why rent a car in Rennes?

One-Way Car Rentals in Rennes

Top ways to enter Rennes

City facts

Top destinations and activities

Traffic and parking

Toll roads

Ideas for day trips

Most popular cars

Further destinations

Car Rental Prices in Rennes

Money-saving tips

Top 20 Cities near Rennes

Top 20 Locations near Rennes

Map of Car Rental Locations

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

What’s the usual rental length in Rennes?

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

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Our Customers' Reviews

Car Rental Statistics

Top 11 Suppliers in Rennes in 2023

Highly recommended by our customers

Car Rental in Rennes

Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Travel Information

Why rent a car in Rennes?

One-Way Car Rentals in Rennes

Top ways to enter Rennes

City facts

Top destinations and activities

Traffic and parking

Toll roads

Ideas for day trips

Most popular cars

Further destinations

Car Rental Prices in Rennes

Money-saving tips

Top 20 Cities near Rennes

Top 20 Locations near Rennes

Map of Car Rental Locations

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

What’s the usual rental length in Rennes?

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

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Our Customers' Reviews

Car Rental Statistics

Top 11 Suppliers in Rennes in 2023

Highly recommended by our customers

Rennes, France