Car Hire in La Rochelle (Downtown)
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Mini
Fiat 500 or comparable
€46.96 per day
Economy
Renault Clio or comparable
€51.22 per day
Compact
Citroen C4 or comparable
€93.70 per day
Intermediate SUV
Peugeot 3008 or comparable
€57.85 per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Economy Elite
Audi A1 or comparable
€66.98 per day
Standard
Peugeot 408 or comparable
€100.60 per day
Full-size Elite SUV
Volvo XC60 or comparable
€107.27 per day
Luxury Van
Toyota Proace or comparable
€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.
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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
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4 km / 2.5 miles
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116.2 km / 72.2 miles
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151.8 km / 94.3 miles
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183.1 km / 113.8 miles
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197.6 km / 122.8 miles
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300.8 km / 186.9 miles
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314.5 km / 195.4 miles
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343 km / 213.1 miles
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343.8 km / 213.6 miles
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346.1 km / 215.1 miles
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389.5 km / 242 miles
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397.4 km / 246.9 miles
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421.1 km / 261.7 miles
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421.7 km / 262 miles
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426.5 km / 265 miles
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475.3 km / 295.3 miles
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484.2 km / 300.9 miles
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496.3 km / 308.4 miles
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528.6 km / 328.5 miles
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578.5 km / 359.5 miles
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)
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.
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)
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
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
+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
+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
+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
+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
Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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