Cheap Car Hire in France from £11

To hire a small car in France, you would pay an average price of £37/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in France (~£29/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~£49/day). In fact, January is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for France. When comparing with other car types available for hire in France, hiring a small car saves you 33% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best France small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in France, you would pay an average price of £57/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in France (~£44/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~£66/day). In fact, November is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for France. When comparing with other car types available for hire in France, hiring a medium car is 4% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best France medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in France, you would pay an average price of £74/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in France (~£64/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£88/day). In fact, February is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for France. When comparing with other car types available for hire in France, hiring a large car is 27% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best France large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in France, you would pay an average price of £53/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in France (~£42/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£61/day). In fact, November is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for France. When comparing with other car types available for hire in France, hiring a SUV saves you 4% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best France SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in France, you would pay an average price of £77/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in France (~£55/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£93/day). In fact, November is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for France. When comparing with other car types available for hire in France, hiring a van is 29% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best France van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in France, you would pay an average price of £91/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in France (~£76/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£104/day). In fact, November is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for France. When comparing with other car types available for hire in France, hiring a luxury car is 41% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a convertible in France, you would pay an average price of £75/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in France (~£40/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~£186/day). In fact, April is about 47% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for France. When comparing with other car types available for hire in France, hiring a convertible is 27% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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• What are the requirements to hire a car in France?

  Booking a hire car in France gives you the freedom and flexibility to explore at your own pace. If you have a UK photocard driving licence, you do not need an international driving permit (IDP) to drive within the EU. If you have a paper licence, you may need to obtain an IDP from your local post office. The minimum age for car hire in France is generally 21 or 25, depending on the car hire agency. Younger drivers may be able to hire a car if they pay an additional surcharge. If you plan to drive through several countries in Europe, check with your car hire agency about additional charges for crossing borders and to ensure you have the correct documentation and insurance. Book ahead to find cheap car hire in France.

• What are the rules for driving in France?

  Like most European countries, cars drive on the right-hand side of the road in France. The speed limit in built-up areas is 50 kph (31 mph); it’s 80 kph (50 mph) on main roads and goes up to 110 kph (68 mph) on motorways. Seatbelts are compulsory for all passengers, and children must be restrained in approved child seats for their age and size. Child seats and boosters can usually be arranged through your French car hire company. The legal limit is 49 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood, or 0.05%, and French police can carry out random breath tests. If you are over the limit, you may receive a fine, be imprisoned or have your licence confiscated. All vehicles should use dipped headlights, particularly when the visibility is poor. If you book a car hire in France, make sure the vehicle contains a warning triangle and reflective jacket in case of an emergency. Drivers should not use headphones at the wheel, but Bluetooth systems are permitted. Most filling stations accept credit cards; however, cards issued in the UK are not always accepted at automatic pumps. Always check with the French Department of Motor Vehicles to be aware of recent law changes.

• What type of car is recommended for driving in France?

  In larger French cities and dense urban areas, there is a high demand for parking spaces. Hiring a compact car such as a Fiat 500 or Citroen C1 is a good solution, as it will be easier to find a parking spot. If you plan to explore the magnificent mountain ranges such as the Alps or Pyrenees, hire an SUV such as a Jeep Renegade or BMW X1. A full-sized estate such as a Mercedes-Benz C-Class or Audi A5 offers extra comfort and luggage room. Travelling in a small group? Many car hire companies offer passenger van hire that can accommodate up to nine people, such as the Opel Vivaro. For a romantic getaway through the picturesque vineyards of Bordeaux or Loire Valley, you can find luxury car hire in France, such as the BMW 4 Series Coupe. If you’re looking for an environmentally friendly alternative, electric car hire in France is available, with options such as the Renault Zoe and Nissan Leaf. You can also reserve GPS systems with your hire car in France, to navigate confidently around your destination.

• Which car hire company is considered to be the best in France?

  Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, NextCar (10.0 rating), LOCA MALIN (10.0 rating) and Virtuo (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in France.

• What is the most popular car hire provider in France?

  The most popular car hire company at France is Europcar. With prices on ECONOMY starting at £14/day about 210% more people book with Europcar than other companies in the country.

• What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in France?

  When visiting France, it is typically cheapest to hire your car in Lille where rental cars typically will cost around £31/day (22% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in France was found in Bordeaux for just £17/day.

• What side of the road do you drive on in France?

  In France, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.