Car Hire in La Rochelle (Downtown)

- Search, Compare, and Save up to 70%!
✓ No Hidden Costs ✓ 24/7 Support ✓ Free Cancellation
City Centre, La Rochelle, France
Unable to find any location
Driver's country of residence is United States of America (USA) and age is 30-65
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30 - 65
  • 66
  • 67
  • 68
  • 69
  • 70
  • 71
  • 72
  • 73
  • 74
  • 75
  • 76
  • 77
  • 78
  • 79
  • 80+
700+ Trusted Suppliers:

Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Mini
Fiat 500 or comparable
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
€46.96 per day
Economy
Renault Clio or comparable
Renault Clio
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Avis
€51.22 per day
Compact
Citroen C4 or comparable
Citroen C4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
SIXT
€93.70 per day
Intermediate SUV
Peugeot 3008 or comparable
Peugeot 3008
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
€57.85 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Economy Elite
Audi A1 or comparable
Audi A1
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
€66.98 per day
Standard
Peugeot 408 or comparable
Peugeot 408
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
€100.60 per day
Full-size Elite SUV
Volvo XC60 or comparable
Volvo XC60
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
€107.27 per day
Luxury Van
Toyota Proace or comparable
Toyota Proace
  • 9
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
€112.02 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 06:04 on 03/07/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Why book with us?
Special offers
As a market leader, we get special offers like contactless pick-ups, great prices, and free upgrades.
Award-winning
World's Leading Car Rental Booking Website in the World Travel Tech Awards (4 years in a row).
Highly-rated
A combined rating of 4.5 with 200k+ total reviews on platforms like Trustpilot, Google, and Review Center.
4M users
Have already booked on one of the fastest-growing car rental booking websites.

Travel information

Languages
French
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+33
Average car hire price
€80 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%
Average petrol price
€1.78 per litre or €6.74 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
€1.70 per litre or €6.44 per gallon
Highest petrol price
€2.00 per litre or €7.57 per gallon

Top 20 locations near City Centre

Map of Car Hire Destinations

In which month is car hire in La Rochelle (Downtown) the most affordable?

Prices for hiring a car in La Rochelle (Downtown) 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 La Rochelle (Downtown)
January
February
March
April
May
€15.18
June
€42.54
July
€31.60
August
€31.18
September
October
November
December
The best month to hire a car in La Rochelle (Downtown) is June — when the average price for a hire is €15.18 per day. This is 50% less than the yearly average and 64% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is €42.54 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.

For how long do most travellers hire cars for in La Rochelle (Downtown)?

How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in June, the average hire length is 15 days, while in September, it is only 7 days.
Average number of hire days in La Rochelle (Downtown)
January
February
March
April
May
15
June
8
July
10
August
7
September
October
November
December

What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire in La Rochelle (Downtown)?

Given the number of users searching for a car in La Rochelle (Downtown), there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in July in comparison to hiring a car in in June.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in La Rochelle (Downtown) Compared to the Yearly Average
January
February
March
April
May
62%
June
154%
July
92%
August
92%
September
October
November
December

Car hire information

Popular suppliers Avis, Europcar
Popular car categories Small cars, Medium cars
Lowest price €47 per day
Cheapest supplier Europcar

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Avis Citroen C3 5 1 Small cars
Europcar Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
Avis Nissan Juke 5 1 Medium cars
Europcar Renault Clio 4 2 Small cars

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
SIXT
8.5 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Avis
8.1 / 10
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
€79.58
Lowest daily price
€46.96
Total cars available
46

Top 4 suppliers in La Rochelle (Downtown) in 2025

SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.5 / 0 reviews
+33170976111
154 Boulevard Joffre
€91 - €206
Working hours
Mon:
14:00 - 19:00
Tue:
14:00 - 19:00
Wed:
14:00 - 19:00
Thu:
14:00 - 19:00
Fri:
14:00 - 19:00
Sat:
14:00 - 19:00
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.4 / 0 reviews
+330546370580
6 Av. Louis Lumière, 17180 La Rochelle
€47 - €123
Working hours
Mon:
14:00 - 19:00
Tue:
14:00 - 19:00
Wed:
14:00 - 19:00
Thu:
14:00 - 19:00
Fri:
14:00 - 19:00
Sat:
14:00 - 18:00
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
+33546410231
45 Av. du General de Gaulle, 17000 La Rochelle
€47 - €123
Working hours
Mon:
14:00 - 18:00
Tue:
14:00 - 18:00
Wed:
14:00 - 18:00
Thu:
14:00 - 18:00
Fri:
14:00 - 18:00
Sat:
14:00 - 17:00
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.1 / 2 reviews
+33546411355
Code Entree Parking, 166 Bd Joffre 8523, 17000 La Rochelle, France
€50 - €74
Working hours
Mon:
14:00 - 19:00
Tue:
14:00 - 19:00
Wed:
14:00 - 19:00
Thu:
14:00 - 19:00
Fri:
14:00 - 19:00
Sat:
14:00 - 18:30
Download Our App
Book and manage your booking on the go
Log in or create an account
Get access to all your bookings in one place
Continue with email
By continuing you agree to DiscoverCars.com's
and
What's your email?
Please check your email
Please check your email
We've sent an email with a verification link to {email}
Click on the link in the email to log in.
Log in or create an account
Access exclusive partner deals and manage all your bookings in one place
Continue with email
By continuing you agree to DiscoverCars.com's
and
What's your email?
Please check your email
Please check your email
We've sent an email with a verification link to {email}
Click on the link in the email to log in.
Please select a pick-up location and dates