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Top tips for hiring a car in France
- If you are bringing children with you to France, you must be aware of the child car seat rules. Children under the age of 10 must ride in a car seat or restraint. If they are under 13 kg (28 lbs.), they must be placed in a rear-facing seat in either the front passenger seat or one of the back seats. For children up 18 kg (39 lbs.), a child seat with a harness or protection tray is required. For children between 18 kg (39 lbs.) and 36 kg (79 lbs.), they must sit in a booster seat secured with an adult seatbelt.
- The biggest advantage of renting a car in France is that it is an efficient and affordable way to travel. Having a car will allow you to do a road trip cross-country or to take the historic Route Napoléon in the Alpes-Maritimes.
- When you drive on French roads, you will find several toll highways, also known as "autoroutes péages." These highways are marked by blue signs with the letter "A" before the number. You will need to collect a ticket when you enter the toll road and pay according to your distance traveled when you exit. The current cost is about €1 ($1.13) per 10 mi.
- When it comes to renting the right car, it all depends on what sort of driving you intend to do on your French vacation. If you are heading down to the French Riviera, a convertible is ideal for cruising around in the sunshine, while if you are planning a family holiday in the Alps, a station wagon or a large sedan is suitable. If you are visiting Paris, then a city car or compact car is best; or if you opt for the countryside, four-wheel drives are perfect.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in France for AED 166 or less
- Book your rental car in France at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Intermediate rental cars in France are around 18% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in France
How much does it cost to hire a car in France?
On average a car hire in France costs AED 171 per day.
What is the most popular car hire in France?
Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in France.
What is the cheapest car hire company in France?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Avis (AED 148/day), Lutam (AED 159/day) and Hertz (AED 206/day).
What is the best car hire company in France?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in France are Sixt (7.5, 127 reviews), Europcar (6.7, 80 reviews), and Hertz (6.5, 60 reviews).
How can I find car hires near me in France?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in France?
On average a car hire in France costs AED 1,509 per week (AED 216 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in France?
On average a car hire in France costs AED 6,467 per month (AED 216 per day).
What is driving like in France?
Before you rent a car in France, you need to remember to drive on the right-hand side of the road and overtake on the left. Seatbelts are mandatory, and the use of mobile phones (even with hands-free systems) when driving is prohibited. You must give way to traffic coming from the right if there is no road sign at a crossing.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in France?
When you rent a car in France, you’ll have to be at least 21 years old, and you must have held a valid driving license for at least two years. For drivers under the age of 25, a daily surcharge will be added to your car rental. When you go to rent your car, you will need either an EU driver’s license or you can present your non-EU driver’s license if you have been in Europe for less than six months. You must also always carry a valid driver’s license, registration, and insurance documents when you’re driving your rental car.
How much does petrol cost in France?
You will find that the average price of petrol in France is around €1.57 ($1.78) per liter (around $6.43 per gallon). You will find a good selection of petrol stations in most cities, which usually stay open for 24h; however, petrol tends to be more expensive at stations along highways.
What are the speed limits in France?
The speed limits on French roads are as follows: in urban areas and towns, the maximum speed limit is 50 km/h (31 mph), and on national roads you can drive up to 90 km/h (56 mph). When you drive on dual carriageways or inner-city highways, the speed limit is 110 km/h (68 mph). On highways the maximum speed limit is 130 km/h (80 mph).
Car rental directory
Free2Move car hire locations in France
2103 Locations
keddy by Europcar car hire locations in France
691 Locations
Sunnycars car hire locations in France
603 Locations
Europcar car hire locations in France
515 Locations
Hertz car hire locations in France
477 Locations
Rent@Car car hire locations in France
444 Locations
ADA car hire locations in France
361 Locations
Avis car hire locations in France
354 Locations
UCAR car hire locations in France
306 Locations
FLIZZR car hire locations in France
238 Locations
Sixt car hire locations in France
205 Locations
Enterprise Rent-A-Car car hire locations in France
187 Locations
Good to know
Most popular agency | Alamo |
|---|---|
Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | AED 216/day |
Good deal | AED 166/day |