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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Nice Airport
Economy
Peugeot 108 or comparable
Peugeot 108
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Ok Mobility
£8.04 per day
Nice Airport
Mini
Toyota Aygo or comparable
Toyota Aygo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Goldcar
£8.67 per day
Auxerre North
Compact
Renault Captur or comparable
Renault Captur
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Avis
£14.77 per day
City Centre
Intermediate Commercial Van/Truck
Renault Trafic Cargo or comparable
Renault Trafic Cargo
  • 3
  • 10
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
£20.83 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Aix-en-Provence Railway Station
Standard
Volkswagen Passat or comparable
Volkswagen Passat
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Alamo
£24.04 per day
Nice Airport
Mini Elite
Fiat 500 or comparable
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 1
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
£26.77 per day
City Centre
Compact Elite
BMW 1 Series or comparable
BMW 1 Series
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
£30.79 per day
Nantes Railway Station
Special SUV
Ford Kuga or comparable
Ford Kuga
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
£32.45 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 09:08 on 14/12/2024. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information

Languages
French
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+33
Average car hire price
£21 per day
Average car hire length
6 days
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
80 - 130 km/h or 50 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Score
9.0 / 10
Average petrol price
£1.63 per litre or £6.18 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.55 per litre or £5.88 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.78 per litre or £6.72 per gallon

Why hire a car in France?

France is a great country to travel around by car. From its capital, Paris, to other historic cities, the Atlantic coast in the west, the Mediterranean in the south, and the Alps in the east, you could explore it for weeks or even months without growing bored.

If you want to know more about hiring a car in France, don't miss our complete guide.
France

One-way Car Hire in France

Here are the most popular one-way car hire options for pickup in France and drop off in another country:

  • From France to Italy - 366 offers from £304.21 per day
  • From France to Spain - 260 offers from £78.39 per day
  • From France to Germany - 285 offers from £54.56 per day
  • From France to Switzerland - 81 offers from £59.32 per day
  • From France to Netherlands - 48 offers from £139.35 per day

Top ways to enter France

  • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport: Largest in France and one of the busiest airports in Europe.
  • Nice Airport: Best way to reach southern France’s Cote d’Azur. 
  • Bordeaux Airport: Serves not only the city of Bordeaux, but also much of the coastal Southwest France.
  • Marseille Airport: Serves France’s second city in the country’s south. 
  • By land: If your car hire provider permits it, you can pick up a car in a neighboring country and then drive to France. Some large airports near France include Barcelona Airport in Spain, Brussels Airport in Belgium, and Geneva Airport in Switzerland.
  • By Sea: Ferries arrive from vairous locations including the United Kingdom in ferry ports like the Cherbourg Ferry Port.

Top cities and places to visit

  • Paris: The Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, and the Notre Dame Cathedral are just some of the world-famous landmarks and sites of Paris.
  • Cote d’Azur: Relaxed and picturesque, this coastal stretch along the Mediterranean is the perfect place to enjoy life.
  • The Alps: France’s high mountains offer stunning landscapes and opportunities for winter sports while valley towns like Chambery are among the most picturesque you’ll find anywhere in Europe.
  • Southwest France: From wine-making Bordeaux to surfing paradise in Biarritz and the foothills of Pyrenees, this part of France is just as captivating as some of the more famous destinations.
  • Brittany: Home to a proud local culture and beautiful Atlantic beaches, Brittany is one of the calmest and coziest places in all of the land.
  • Dijon: The capital of Burgundy is about 340 km south east of Paris. Dijon is a good place to visit for a day or two with its relaxing historic center. Visitors should also be sure to try the Burgundy wine. 

Most popular hire car

The most hired car in France is the Renault Twingo, but travelers also love the Volkswagen Polo and the Ford Fiesta.

Most popular types of hire car

The most hired car type in France is an economy, followed by compact and mini.

Top driving routes

  1. Paris - Brussels (325 km / 202 mi) Brussels, the capital of the European Union (EU), can be reached in less than four hours, and other Belgian cities like Antwerp and Ghent are just a little bit further. Note that you’ll have to cross a national border, so check with your car hire company in advance to make sure they permit it.
  2. Nice - Milan (317 km / 197 mi) The Italian metropolis is at the foothills of the Alps, but you can reach it from the Mediterranean Coast in only four hours. It’s also possible to visit Monaco on the way. Note that to visit Milan from Nice (or vice versa) you’ll have to cross a national border, so check with your car hire provider first to make sure they permit it.
  3. Marseille - Barcelona (507 km / 315 mi) Second cities of France and Spain are just five hours apart, though you may want to explore the nature reserves and the Costa Brava beaches on the way. Note that you’ll have to cross a national border, so check with your car hire provider first to make sure they permit it.

Car hire prices

  • Convertibles - starting at £12 per day
  • Station wagons - starting at £27 per day
  • Large cars - starting at £21 per day
  • Medium cars - starting at £11 per day
  • People Carriers - starting at £23 per day
  • Premium cars - starting at £24 per day
  • Small cars - starting at £8 per day
  • SUVs - starting at £11 per day

How can I save money on my hire car?

You can do a number of things to get a good car hire deal in France:

  • Compare rates of different car hire companies
  • Book your car well in advance
  • Plan your route before you go
  • Know your fuel and mileage requirements
  • Visit on the month when the car hire prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting France is the cheapest in March when hiring a car is about 20% cheaper than the yearly average and about 38% cheaper than hiring a car in December.
This information was written, fact-checked, and/or translated by our content creators.

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The 29 most popular cities in France

  1. Paris starting at £14.85 per day
  2. Nice starting at £8.04 per day
  3. Bordeaux starting at £9.84 per day
  4. Lyon starting at £16.79 per day
  5. Marseille starting at £15.59 per day
  6. Toulouse starting at £14.85 per day
  7. Mulhouse starting at £30.30 per day
  8. Nantes starting at £18.81 per day
  9. Avignon starting at £17.93 per day
  10. Montpellier starting at £17.68 per day
  11. Strasbourg starting at £28.69 per day
  12. Biarritz starting at £25.71 per day
  13. Carcassonne starting at £17.94 per day
  14. Perpignan starting at £23.36 per day
  15. Béziers starting at £14.11 per day
  16. Toulon starting at £26.62 per day
  17. Nîmes starting at £21.15 per day
  18. La Rochelle starting at £22.40 per day
  19. Grenoble starting at £33.10 per day
  20. Bergerac starting at £19.14 per day
  21. Limoges starting at £22.37 per day
  22. Tarbes starting at £26.56 per day
  23. Chambéry starting at £30.65 per day
  24. Le Havre starting at £35.24 per day
  25. Pau starting at £25.71 per day
  26. Calais starting at £30.87 per day
  27. Cherbourg starting at £31.77 per day
  28. Amiens starting at £32.82 per day
  29. Angoulême starting at £21.55 per day

Top 24 Most Popular Locations in France

  1. Nice Airport starting at £8.04 per day
  2. Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport starting at £16.79 per day
  3. Bordeaux Airport starting at £9.84 per day
  4. Marseille Airport starting at £15.59 per day
  5. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport starting at £14.85 per day
  6. Toulouse Blagnac Airport starting at £14.85 per day
  7. Paris Orly Airport starting at £34.33 per day
  8. Mulhouse Airport starting at £30.30 per day
  9. Nantes Airport starting at £23.72 per day
  10. Avignon Railway Station starting at £17.93 per day
  11. Biarritz Airport starting at £25.71 per day
  12. Carcassonne Airport starting at £17.94 per day
  13. Beziers Airport starting at £14.11 per day
  14. Bergerac Airport starting at £24.44 per day
  15. Perpignan Airport starting at £25.30 per day
  16. Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrenees Airport starting at £26.62 per day
  17. La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airport starting at £28.43 per day
  18. Limoges Bellegarde Airport starting at £34.34 per day
  19. Paris Porte Maillot starting at £24.27 per day
  20. Pau Pyrenees Airport starting at £25.71 per day
  21. Calais Ferry Port starting at £30.87 per day
  22. Disneyland Paris starting at £26.89 per day
  23. Toulouse Barrière de Paris starting at £28.67 per day
  24. Cherbourg Ferry Port

Map of Car Hire Destinations

In which month is car hire in France the most affordable?

Prices for hiring a car in France fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in France
£27.54
January
£35.61
February
£36.46
March
£34.57
April
£38.62
May
£42.60
June
£47.27
July
£41.87
August
£39.37
September
£37.12
October
£33.32
November
£41.54
December
The best month to hire a car in France is January — when the average price for a hire is £27.54 per day. This is 28% less than the yearly average and 42% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is £47.27 per day).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.

How many days do people keep their hire cars, on average, in France?

How long renters typically keep their vehicle sometimes varies depending on the time of year. Travelers tend to keep their rental cars longer in July — an average of 8 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in February — an average of 5 days.
Average number of hire days in France
6
January
5
February
6
March
6
April
6
May
7
June
8
July
7
August
7
September
6
October
5
November
6
December

Which month is most favoured for hiring a car in France?

Given the number of customers searching for a car in France, August is the most popular, while February is the month that sees the lowest demand.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in France Compared to the Yearly Average
75%
January
64%
February
70%
March
75%
April
112%
May
135%
June
151%
July
156%
August
124%
September
95%
October
64%
November
79%
December

Car hire information

Car hire locations 666
Airport locations 45
Popular suppliers Goldcar, RentScape, Keddy, Alamo, Budget
Popular car categories Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, People Carriers
Lowest price £8 per day
Cheapest supplier Ok Mobility

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
RentScape Peugeot 208 5 1 Small cars
Goldcar Peugeot 208 5 1 Small cars
Goldcar Toyota Aygo 3 1 Small cars
Alamo Peugeot 208 4 2 Small cars
Budget Renault Clio 5 2 Small cars
RentScape Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
RentScape Peugeot 2008 5 2 Medium cars
Ok Mobility Peugeot 108 5 1 Small cars
Keddy Renault Clio 4 2 Small cars
Keddy Volkswagen Golf 5 2 Medium cars

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the 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.

United Kingdom
Peugeot 208
07/09/2024
Beach and pool
United Kingdom
Renault Trafic
17/08/2024
Although we hired a large ‘minibus’ it didn’t stop us from visiting the places we wanted - but due to its size it was difficult to park on a couple of occasions (but of course, we expected this)
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
07/08/2024
Sight seeing mainly.
United Kingdom
Citro?n C1
30/07/2024
Amazing few days in Arcachon area, beaches, wine, seafood and surfing. Then another 3 days in the countryside at a wedding. Brilliant - we will be back!
United Kingdom
Peugeot 208
28/07/2024
Lovely scenery, kind people and beautiful beaches.
United Arab Emirates
Mini Countryman
22/07/2024
Fun driving in Le Mans to the karting track and around town.
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
04/07/2024
Drive up mont ventoux Swim at Cassis Lavender fields at valensole Vineyards at chateau neuf de pape
United Kingdom
VW Polo
04/07/2024
Great location for beaches and mountains, and usual French culture
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
18/06/2024
Beautiful area of France near Eauze, wonderful nature walks and love the French market there.
United Kingdom
Nissan Qashqai
17/06/2024
Car boot space was tight.
United Kingdom
Renault Twingo
10/02/2024
Family illness, not great, but the car ran well
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa
06/11/2023
We loved touring Provence and the hilltop villages of the Luberon (Bonnieux, Gordes, Ménerbes, Roussillon) and the spectacular mountain range of the Alpilles.
United Kingdom
Volkswagen T-Cross
30/10/2023
we explored the surrounding area, weather was fabulous as was the food
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa
17/10/2023
Visit to holiday property
United Kingdom
Peugeot 208
16/10/2023
lovely area, also historical
United Kingdom
Peugeot 208
13/10/2023
We have a second home in St. Jean de Monts, Vendee, therefore we had a most enjoyable time as usual. Great weather and good food and wine.
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris
04/09/2023
Lovely scenery
United Kingdom
Renault Twingo
17/08/2023
Saw almost the castles, visited gorges and lakes and loved the villages away from Carcassonne (Mirepoix, Camon, etc.)
United Kingdom
Peugeot 108
03/08/2023
Visited amazing beaches and beautiful Provençal villages
United Kingdom
Citroen C3 Aircross
18/06/2023
We went into the hills of Provence and we went to a market, wine tasting and to the lavender fields. We also had a brilliant lunch out.
United Kingdom
Peugeot 308
04/06/2023
Relaxin time with family
United Kingdom
Renault Twingo
03/05/2023
Bordeaux was an absolutely beautiful city, gorgeous parks and driving out to cognac to vine yards was lovely.
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
31/03/2023
Went to the Alpes on the rented car and had a fun time:)
United Kingdom
Opel Mokka X
21/01/2023
I was on a skiing trip - the skiing was excellent, but the worry about the safety of the car on summer tyres when it was snowing and the roads were ice had an impact on overall enjoyment.
United Kingdom
Renault Twingo
09/12/2022
It’s the south of France!
United Kingdom
Peugeot 208
16/09/2022
Bordeaux, chateaux, Medoc Marathon, lake and beach all very enjoyable. Beware of restaurant wine list pricing - 3,500 euro bottle tucked in amongst wines one tenth of that price.
United Kingdom
Peugeot 308
02/09/2022
4th time on campsite, love it, boat trip to collioure was fantastic
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
30/08/2022
St jean demont was our destination. Beautiful. Visit po du fou, fantastic, local Sunday horseracing and the whole area!!!!
United Kingdom
Peugeot 208
28/07/2022
Went to Erquy and Dinan… loved the short break and the people
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris
19/06/2022
Lovely area and lots to do especially the visit to Fresseline for the Monet exhibition. Dun le Pallestel was lovely too.
United Kingdom
Peugeot 108
10/11/2021
Nothing more to add - many thanks
United Kingdom
Opel Mokka X
28/09/2021
Visited various towns and villages across Dordogne, beautiful countryside
United Kingdom
Peugeot 208
20/09/2021
Town of bagneres de luchon , ideal all year resort

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
LOCAMALIN
9.1 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
RentScape
6.9 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
257
Total rental companies
21
Average daily price
£20.80
Lowest daily price
£8.04
Total cars available
33195

Top 21 suppliers in France in 2024

LOCAMALIN
LOCAMALIN
Exceptional 9.1 / 164 reviews
4 locations
£13 - £176
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.3 / 257 reviews
233 locations
£24 - £247
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.3 / 1,163 reviews
167 locations
£21 - £302
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.2 / 1,140 reviews
178 locations
£18 - £369
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.2 / 764 reviews
302 locations
£18 - £318
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.1 / 484 reviews
321 locations
£12 - £773
Ok Mobility
Ok Mobility
Very good 8.1 / 429 reviews
4 locations
£8 - £88
Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.1 / 2,180 reviews
78 locations
£22 - £198
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.1 / 510 reviews
80 locations
£26 - £361
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8 / 177 reviews
252 locations
£24 - £238
Sicily By Car
Sicily By Car
Very good 8 / 244 reviews
29 locations
£20 - £152
Flizzr
Flizzr
Very good 8 / 23 reviews
126 locations
£23 - £174
Keddy
Keddy
Average 7.9 / 2,150 reviews
244 locations
£14 - £71
RIDE
RIDE
Average 7.9 / 10 reviews
2 locations
£20 - £35
National
National
Average 7.7 / 246 reviews
79 locations
£23 - £238
Goldcar
Goldcar
Average 7.7 / 2,119 reviews
7 locations
£9 - £48
Key'n Go
Key'n Go
Average 7.7 / 28 reviews
5 locations
£26 - £40
Hertz
Hertz
Average 7.6 / 310 reviews
102 locations
£19 - £247
Free2move
Free2move
Average 7.6 / 6 reviews
5 locations
£15 - £51
Firefly
Firefly
Average 7.2 / 204 reviews
11 locations
£15 - £51
RentScape
RentScape
Below average 6.9 / 1,137 reviews
21 locations
£28 - £162

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