Car Hire in La Rochelle (Downtown)
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Fiat 500
or comparable
Manual
4
1
A/C
3
48,43 EUR
per day
8.3
Very good
No ratings yet
Renault Clio
or comparable
Manual
5
1
A/C
5
49,78 EUR
per day
8.1
Very good
2 reviews
Peugeot 308
or comparable
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
61,74 EUR
per day
8.3
Very good
No ratings yet
Peugeot 408
or comparable
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
267,99 EUR
per day
8.5
Very good
No ratings yet
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Audi A1
or comparable
Automatic
4
1
A/C
5
63,40 EUR
per day
8.3
Very good
No ratings yet
Peugeot 508
or comparable
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
104,14 EUR
per day
8.3
Very good
No ratings yet
Peugeot 408
or comparable
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
110,71 EUR
per day
8.3
Very good
No ratings yet
Toyota Proace
or comparable
Manual
9
4
A/C
5
125,00 EUR
per day
8.3
Very good
No ratings yet
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 18:32 on 14.09.25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Most Popular Car Hire Deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near La Rochelle (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in La Rochelle (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 5 suppliers in La Rochelle (Downtown) in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
French
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+33
Average car hire price
104 EUR 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
1,77 EUR per litre or 6,70 EUR per gallon
Lowest petrol price
1,70 EUR per litre or 6,44 EUR per gallon
Highest petrol price
2,00 EUR per litre or 7,57 EUR per gallon
Top 20 locations near La Rochelle (Downtown)
- La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airportstarting at 41,52 EUR per day4 km / 2,49 miles
- Nantes Atlantique Airportstarting at 53,98 EUR per day116,2 km / 72,2 miles
- Bordeaux–Mérignac Airportstarting at 21,73 EUR per day151,8 km / 94,32 miles
- Limoges Bellegarde Airportstarting at 47,14 EUR per day183,1 km / 113,77 miles
- Bergerac Airportstarting at 60,34 EUR per day197,6 km / 122,78 miles
- Biarritz Airportstarting at 35,86 EUR per day300,8 km / 186,91 miles
- Pau Pyrenees Airportstarting at 35,86 EUR per day314,5 km / 195,42 miles
- Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrenees Airportstarting at 35,86 EUR per day343 km / 213,13 miles
- Toulouse-Blagnac Airportstarting at 40,39 EUR per day343,8 km / 213,63 miles
- Toulouse Barrière de Parisstarting at 86,67 EUR per day346,1 km / 215,06 miles
- Paris Orly Airportstarting at 54,61 EUR per day389,5 km / 242,02 miles
- Paris Porte Maillotstarting at 33,03 EUR per day397,4 km / 246,93 miles
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airportstarting at 47,66 EUR per day421,1 km / 261,66 miles
- Disneyland Parisstarting at 76,68 EUR per day421,7 km / 262,03 miles
- Carcassonne Airportstarting at 37,98 EUR per day426,5 km / 265,01 miles
- Beziers Airportstarting at 56,05 EUR per day475,3 km / 295,34 miles
- Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airportstarting at 27,54 EUR per day484,2 km / 300,87 miles
- Perpignan Airportstarting at 45,32 EUR per day496,3 km / 308,39 miles
- Avignon Railway Stationstarting at 43,79 EUR per day528,6 km / 328,46 miles
- Calais Ferry Portstarting at 35,22 EUR per day578,5 km / 359,46 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
SIXT
154 Boulevard Joffre
B
Dollar
45 Av. du General de Gaulle, 17000 La Rochelle
C
Europcar
6 Av. Louis Lumière, 17180 La Rochelle
D
Rentacar
29 Av. du Général de Gaulle, 17000 La Rochelle, France
E
Avis
Code Entree Parking, 166 Bd Joffre 8523, 17000 La Rochelle, France
When to book in La Rochelle (Downtown) and for how long?
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.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJune | Most expensive month July | |
| A good deal 107 EUR | Cheapest supplier Europcar | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in La Rochelle (Downtown)
35 EUR
18 EUR
0 EUR
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
15 EUR
in June
Jun
32 EUR
in July
Jul
32 EUR
in August
Aug
31 EUR
in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
The best month to hire a car in La Rochelle (Downtown) is June — when the average price for a hire is 15,18 EUR per day. This is 35% less than the yearly average and 52% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is 31,82 EUR 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.
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 August in comparison to hiring a car in in June.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in La Rochelle (Downtown) Compared to the Yearly Average
1,3
0,7
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
0,8 times in June
Jun
0,8 times in July
Jul
1,2 times in August
Aug
1,2 times in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
For how long do most travellers hire cars for in La Rochelle (Downtown)?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in June the average hire period is 15 days, while in September, the average hire period is only 7 days.
Average number of hire days in La Rochelle (Downtown)
17
8
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
15 days in June
Jun
12 days in July
Jul
10 days in August
Aug
7 days in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Avis, Europcar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, Medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | 48 EUR per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Europcar |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europcar | Renault Clio | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Avis | Nissan Juke | 5 | 1 | Medium car |
| Avis | Citroen C3 | 5 | 1 | Small car |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
SIXT (rated 8.5 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Avis (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
104 EUR
Lowest daily price
48 EUR
Total cars available
61
Top 5 suppliers in La Rochelle (Downtown) in 2025
SIXT
8.5
Very good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9
Car condition
9
101 EUR - 357 EUR
per day
154 Boulevard Joffre
+33170976111
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-13:00; 14:00-19:00
Tue
08:00-13:00; 14:00-19:00
Wed
08:00-13:00; 14:00-19:00
Thu
08:00-13:00; 14:00-19:00
Fri
08:00-13:00; 14:00-19:00
Sat
09:00-13:00; 14:00-19:00
Dollar
8.3
Very good
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.7
101 EUR - 357 EUR
per day
45 Av. du General de Gaulle, 17000 La Rochelle
+33546410231
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-13:00; 14:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-13:00; 14:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-13:00; 14:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-13:00; 14:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-13:00; 14:00-18:00
Sat
09:00-13:00; 14:00-17:00
Europcar
8.3
Very good
Value for money
8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.6
48 EUR - 140 EUR
per day
6 Av. Louis Lumière, 17180 La Rochelle
+330546370580
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-12:00; 14:00-19:00
Tue
08:00-12:00; 14:00-19:00
Wed
08:00-12:00; 14:00-19:00
Thu
08:00-12:00; 14:00-19:00
Fri
08:00-12:00; 14:00-19:00
Sat
08:00-12:00; 14:00-18:00
Rentacar
8.3
Very good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.4
62 EUR - 132 EUR
per day
29 Av. du Général de Gaulle, 17000 La Rochelle, France
+330546272727
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-12:00; 14:00-18:30
Tue
08:00-12:00; 14:00-18:30
Wed
08:00-12:00; 14:00-18:30
Thu
08:00-12:00; 14:00-18:30
Fri
08:00-12:00; 14:00-18:30
Sat
09:00-12:00; 14:00-18:00
Avis
8.1
Very good
2 reviews
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.9
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.4
50 EUR - 57 EUR
per day
Code Entree Parking, 166 Bd Joffre 8523, 17000 La Rochelle, France
+33546411355
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-13:00; 14:00-19:00
Tue
08:00-13:00; 14:00-19:00
Wed
08:00-13:00; 14:00-19:00
Thu
08:00-13:00; 14:00-19:00
Fri
08:00-13:00; 14:00-19:00
Sat
09:00-13:00; 14:00-18:30
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