Car Hire in La Rochelle (Downtown)
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Fiat 500
or comparable
Manual
4
1
A/C
3
£24.82
per day
8.3
Very Good
No ratings yet
Renault Clio
or comparable
Manual
4
1
A/C
4
£27.67
per day
8.2
Very Good
2 reviews
Citroen C4
or comparable
Manual
5
3
A/C
5
£49.97
per day
8.5
Excellent
No ratings yet
Audi A1
or comparable
Automatic
4
1
A/C
5
£34.83
per day
8.3
Very Good
No ratings yet
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Peugeot 3008
or comparable
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
£36.96
per day
8.3
Very Good
No ratings yet
Toyota Proace
or comparable
Manual
9
4
A/C
5
£53.69
per day
8.3
Very Good
No ratings yet
Peugeot 408
or comparable
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
£56.33
per day
8.3
Very Good
No ratings yet
Mini Countryman
or comparable
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
£68.65
per day
8.5
Excellent
No ratings yet
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:15 on 24/11/25. 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
£44 per day
Average car hire length
13 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
£1.56 per litre or £5.91 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.49 per litre or £5.64 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.76 per litre or £6.66 per gallon
Top 20 locations near La Rochelle (Downtown)
- La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airportstarting at £62.91 per day4 km / 2.49 miles
- Nantes Atlantique Airportstarting at £26.21 per day116.2 km / 72.2 miles
- Bordeaux–Mérignac Airportstarting at £14.21 per day151.8 km / 94.32 miles
- Limoges Bellegarde Airportstarting at £23.70 per day183.1 km / 113.77 miles
- Bergerac Airportstarting at £23.11 per day197.6 km / 122.78 miles
- Biarritz Airportstarting at £23.64 per day300.8 km / 186.91 miles
- Pau Pyrenees Airportstarting at £29.76 per day314.5 km / 195.42 miles
- Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrenees Airportstarting at £29.76 per day343 km / 213.13 miles
- Toulouse-Blagnac Airportstarting at £30.08 per day343.8 km / 213.63 miles
- Toulouse Barrière de Parisstarting at £43.19 per day346.1 km / 215.06 miles
- Paris Orly Airportstarting at £38.83 per day389.5 km / 242.02 miles
- Paris Porte Maillotstarting at £44.22 per day397.4 km / 246.93 miles
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airportstarting at £35.00 per day421.1 km / 261.66 miles
- Disneyland Parisstarting at £32.56 per day421.7 km / 262.03 miles
- Carcassonne Airportstarting at £29.72 per day426.5 km / 265.01 miles
- Beziers Airportstarting at £35.24 per day475.3 km / 295.34 miles
- Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airportstarting at £21.09 per day484.2 km / 300.87 miles
- Perpignan Airportstarting at £27.78 per day496.3 km / 308.39 miles
- Avignon Railway Stationstarting at £39.38 per day528.6 km / 328.46 miles
- Calais Ferry Portstarting at £29.80 per day578.5 km / 359.46 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
SIXT
154 Boulevard Joffre
B
Europcar
6 Av. Louis Lumière, 17180 La Rochelle
C
Avis
Code Entree Parking, 166 Bd Joffre 8523, 17000 La Rochelle, France
D
Rentacar
29 Av. du Général de Gaulle, 17000 La Rochelle, France
E
Dollar
45 Av. du General de Gaulle, 17000 La Rochelle
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 August | ||
| Average price £15 | A good deal £34 | Cheapest supplier Europcar | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in La Rochelle (Downtown)
£49
£24
£0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
£13
in June
Jun
Jul
£45
in August
Aug
£33
in September
Sep
£16
in October
Oct
£15
in November
Nov
Dec
The best month to hire a car in La Rochelle (Downtown) is June — when the average price for a hire is £13.36 per day. This is 13% less than the yearly average and 70% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is £44.52 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 September in comparison to hiring a car in in October.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in La Rochelle (Downtown) Compared to the Yearly Average
1.9
0.9
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
1.1 times in June
Jun
Jul
1.1 times in August
Aug
1.7 times in September
Sep
0.6 times in October
Oct
0.6 times in November
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 November the average hire period is 28 days, while in August, the average hire period is only 6 days.
Average number of hire days in La Rochelle (Downtown)
31
15
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
15 days in June
Jun
Jul
6 days in August
Aug
10 days in September
Sep
20 days in October
Oct
28 days in November
Nov
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Rent A Car, Avis |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, Medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £25 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Europcar |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent A Car | Renault Twingo | 3 | 1 | Small car |
| Rent A Car | Renault Clio | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Avis | Nissan Juke | 5 | 1 | Medium car |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
SIXT (rated 8.5 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Dollar (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
£44
Lowest daily price
£25
Total cars available
98
Top 5 suppliers in La Rochelle (Downtown) in 2025
SIXT
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.1
£44–£115
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
Europcar
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.9
£25–£81
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
Avis
8.2
Very Good
2 reviews
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.4
£25–£81
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
Rentacar
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.1
£25–£81
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
Dollar
8.1
Very Good
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.5
£25–£81
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
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