Car Hire France

France Car Rental Mini Guide

France is an extremely popular tourist destination and many of its millions of visitors every year choose to hire a car so they can fully explore this magnficent country. Whether you are travelling on business or taking a romantic break in the beautiful city of Paris, we will have a hire car to suit your needs and budget. We have numerous locations to collect your hire car from in France including Paris CDG Airport, Paris, Nice Airport, Toulouse and Bordeaux.

Minimum Age Requirements for Car Hire in France

The minimum age to rent a car in France varies by rental agent. The minimum age to drive, generally in France is 18. Drivers under the age of 25 will be subject to a young driver supplement. The amount varies amongst rental agencies. If you are under 25 and wishing to hire a car in France, the table below contains the information you need for many of the leading rental agents in France:

Car hire supplier

Avis

Budget

Enterprise

Europcar

Firefly

Goldcar

Hertz

InterRent

Minimum age

Young driver supplement/day
(Under 25)

€32.50

€32.10

€32.50

€30.00

€12.95

€30.94

€5.00

Most popular locations to collect car hire in France

Other popular airport locations in France

Cheapest car hire in France

Fiat 500

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 16.86 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 118.07 EUR from 21/11/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Fiat 500

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 16.86 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 118.07 EUR from 21/11/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Fiat 500

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 17.68 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 123.79 EUR from 21/11/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Fiat 500

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 17.68 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 123.79 EUR from 21/11/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Fiat 500

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 17.68 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 123.79 EUR from 21/11/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Fiat 500

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 17.68 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 123.79 EUR from 21/11/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Fiat 500

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 17.68 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 123.79 EUR from 21/11/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Fiat 500

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 17.68 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 123.79 EUR from 21/11/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Fiat 500

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 17.68 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 123.79 EUR from 21/11/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Opel Mokka

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 20.74 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 145.22 EUR from 21/11/2022

3 |

Manual |

Yes

Citroen C3 Aircross

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 22.72 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 159.05 EUR from 21/11/2022

3 |

Manual |

Yes

Opel Mokka

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 23.25 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 162.75 EUR from 21/11/2022

3 |

Manual |

Yes

Peugeot 2008

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 24.57 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 171.99 EUR from 21/11/2022

3 |

Manual |

Yes

Peugeot 2008

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 24.57 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 171.99 EUR from 21/11/2022

3 |

Manual |

Yes

Citroen C4

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 24.72 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 173.06 EUR from 21/11/2022

3 |

Manual |

Yes

Hyundai Kona Electric

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 25.38 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 177.66 EUR from 21/11/2022

3 |

Automatic |

Yes

Hyundai Kona Electric

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 25.38 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 177.66 EUR from 21/11/2022

3 |

Automatic |

Yes

Citroen C3 Aircross

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 25.46 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 178.25 EUR from 21/11/2022

3 |

Manual |

Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 18.41 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 128.89 EUR from 21/11/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 18.41 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 128.89 EUR from 21/11/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 19.31 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 135.17 EUR from 21/11/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 19.31 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 135.17 EUR from 21/11/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 19.31 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 135.17 EUR from 21/11/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 19.31 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 135.17 EUR from 21/11/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 19.31 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 135.17 EUR from 21/11/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 19.31 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 135.17 EUR from 21/11/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 19.31 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 135.17 EUR from 21/11/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Peugeot 5008

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 50.20 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 351.42 EUR from 21/11/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Peugeot 5008

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 50.20 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 351.42 EUR from 21/11/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Peugeot 5008

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 51.13 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 357.91 EUR from 21/11/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Peugeot 5008

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 55.43 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 388.03 EUR from 21/11/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Mercedes C Class

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 56.16 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 393.14 EUR from 21/11/2022

4 |

Automatic |

Yes

Peugeot 5008

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 57.54 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 402.78 EUR from 21/11/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Peugeot 5008

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 57.54 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 402.78 EUR from 21/11/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Peugeot 5008

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 57.62 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 403.36 EUR from 21/11/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Peugeot 5008

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 58.41 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 408.93 EUR from 21/11/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Peugeot 3008

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 29.67 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 207.71 EUR from 21/11/2022

4 |

Manual |

Yes

Peugeot 3008

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 29.67 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 207.71 EUR from 21/11/2022

4 |

Manual |

Yes

Peugeot 508

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 35.48 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 248.40 EUR from 21/11/2022

4 |

Automatic |

Yes

Peugeot 508

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 36.37 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 254.61 EUR from 21/11/2022

4 |

Automatic |

Yes

Nissan Qashqai

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 36.43 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 255.02 EUR from 21/11/2022

4 |

Manual |

Yes

Nissan Qashqai

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 36.43 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 255.02 EUR from 21/11/2022

4 |

Manual |

Yes

Peugeot 3008

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 38.67 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 270.72 EUR from 21/11/2022

4 |

Manual |

Yes

Peugeot 508

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 39.02 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 273.20 EUR from 21/11/2022

4 |

Automatic |

Yes

Peugeot 3008

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 39.66 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 277.67 EUR from 21/11/2022

4 |

Manual |

Yes

Honda e

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 45.56 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 318.98 EUR from 21/11/2022

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Peugeot 208 Electric

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 39.95 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 279.68 EUR from 21/11/2022

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Peugeot 208 Electric

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 35.42 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 248.00 EUR from 21/11/2022

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Honda e

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 41.27 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 288.91 EUR from 21/11/2022

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Peugeot 208 Electric

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 35.42 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 248.00 EUR from 21/11/2022

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Peugeot 208 Electric

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 35.42 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 248.00 EUR from 21/11/2022

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Peugeot 208 Electric

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 52.34 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 366.44 EUR from 21/11/2022

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Peugeot 208 Electric

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 44.06 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 308.44 EUR from 21/11/2022

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Citroen DS3 Crossback E-Tense

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 46.13 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 322.93 EUR from 21/11/2022

3 |

Automatic |

Yes

BMW 5 Series Hybrid

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 90.28 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 631.98 EUR from 21/11/2022

4 |

Automatic |

Yes

BMW X5 Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 151.13 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 1057.96 EUR from 21/11/2022

6 |

Automatic |

Yes

BMW 5 Series Hybrid

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 103.85 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 726.96 EUR from 21/11/2022

4 |

Automatic |

Yes

BMW X5 Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 173.84 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 1216.93 EUR from 21/11/2022

6 |

Automatic |

Yes

BMW 5 Series Hybrid

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 90.28 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 631.98 EUR from 21/11/2022

4 |

Automatic |

Yes

BMW X5 Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 151.13 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 1057.96 EUR from 21/11/2022

6 |

Automatic |

Yes

Toyota Yaris Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 46.71 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 326.98 EUR from 21/11/2022

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

BMW 5 Series Hybrid

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 106.28 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 743.99 EUR from 21/11/2022

4 |

Automatic |

Yes

BMW X5 Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 170.14 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 1190.99 EUR from 21/11/2022

6 |

Automatic |

Yes

Top tips when hiring a car in France

Drive on the right in France, the steering wheel is always on the left in a rental car
You must carry a breathalyzer in the car at all times in France, rental cars are provided with one, if you use it you must replace it
There are 15 car rental agents operating in France and the average car hire waiting time is just 18 minutes
If you're driving through France you can travel without stopping on French motorways with an Emovis Tag.

Popular car hire destinations in France

Laws and rules of the road when driving in France

R

Road Driving Side
50kph

Urban speed Limit
80kph

Rural Speed Limit
110-130kph

Motorway Speed Limit
EUR 1.54/Ltr

Current Petrol Price
50mg

Drink Drive Limit
EUR €

Currency
YES

Tolls
21

Min Rental Age

18

Min Driving Age
Front and Rear

Seatbelts
Fixed and Mobile

Speed Cameras
Hands Free Only

Mobile Phones

Compare car rental agents in France

Rental Agent

Locations

Rating (/10)

Customer Reviews

Mini (€/day)

Compact (€/day)

Intermediate (€/day)

Standard (€/day)

National

7.9/10

3,503

€ 21.08

€ 22.72

€ 61.24

€ 77.14

Enterprise

138

7.6/10

24,797

€ 19.25

€ 20.74

€ 35.48

€ 37.78

Sixt

144

7.6/10

149,209

€ 30.17

€ 25.55

€ 29.67

€ 45.96

Alamo

7.4/10

23,391

€ 29.13

€ 39.38

€ 64.51

€ 70.96

Europcar

329

7.4/10

449,324

€ 21.19

€ 25.38

€ 41.86

€ 47.65

Budget

7.2/10

44,191

€ 18.14

€ 43.17

€ 57.35

€ 134.83

Keddy by europcar

154

7.2/10

54,610

€ 16.86

€ 23.36

€

Keyandgo

7.2/10

€ 37.94

€ 45.71

€

Avis

349

7.0/10

162,043

€ 21.00

€ 24.57

€ 36.43

€ 51.67

Thrifty

7.0/10

8,637

€ 32.12

€ 29.91

€ 64.27

€ 120.68

Hertz

279

6.8/10

238,538

€ 24.14

€ 30.97

€ 57.13

€ 214.28

Dollar

6.7/10

4,492

€ 31.89

€ 29.91

€

Goldcar

6.1/10

984

€ 26.32

€ 36.15

€ 45.15

€

Rentscape

5.8/10

2,034

€ 28.92

€ 32.26

€ 39.66

€ 62.19

Car rental agent statistics in France

9.0/10

Highest rated agent:
ALAMO

3.9/10

Lowest rated agent:
HERTZ

1,165,847

Total number of reviews in
France

302

Most Locations in France:
AVIS

15

Average wait time
(Min.)

20

Total rental companies

Average prices per day for car hire in France

Item	Percent
January	€ 44
February	€ 55
March	€ 48
April	€ 54
May	€ 51
June	€ 56
July	€ 85
August	€ 78
September	€ 58
October	€ 54
November	€ 53
December	€ 58

Item	Percent
January	€ 39
February	€ 49
March	€ 43
April	€ 44
May	€ 42
June	€ 46
July	€ 68
August	€ 64
September	€ 48
October	€ 47
November	€ 46
December	€ 49

Item	Percent
January	€ 83
February	€ 99
March	€ 85
April	€ 101
May	€ 92
June	€ 97
July	€ 131
August	€ 117
September	€ 108
October	€ 91
November	€ 92
December	€ 97

Item	Percent
January	€ 60
February	€ 71
March	€ 63
April	€ 71
May	€ 69
June	€ 72
July	€ 118
August	€ 106
September	€ 88
October	€ 79
November	€ 80
December	€ 76

Item	Percent
January	€ 81
February	€ 96
March	€ 90
April	€ 106
May	€ 106
June	€ 92
July	€ 144
August	€ 114
September	€ 88
October	€ 92
November	€ 81
December	€ 100

Item	Percent
January	€ 31
February	€ 39
March	€ 34
April	€ 35
May	€ 36
June	€ 39
July	€ 57
August	€ 54
September	€ 40
October	€ 39
November	€ 39
December	€ 41

Item	Percent
January	€ 70
February	€ 85
March	€ 73
April	€ 83
May	€ 80
June	€ 83
July	€ 132
August	€ 115
September	€ 85
October	€ 80
November	€ 77
December	€ 86

Item	Percent
January	€ 48
February	€ 61
March	€ 52
April	€ 62
May	€ 62
June	€ 67
July	€ 108
August	€ 113
September	€ 75
October	€ 67
November	€ 74
December	€ 69

Select category to see average car hire prices in France

*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices.

Fuel prices in France

	Diesel	Unleaded
Sep , 2022	€ 1.78	€ 1.54
Aug , 2022	€ 1.88	€ 1.81
Jul , 2022	€ 2.06	€ 2.03
Jun , 2022	€ 2.03	€ 2.12
May , 2022	€ 1.91	€ 1.92
Apr , 2022	€ 1.86	€ 1.75
Mar , 2022	€ 2.15	€ 1.99
Feb , 2022	€ 1.77	€ 1.82
Jan , 2022	€ 1.70	€ 1.75
Dec , 2021	€ 1.55	€ 1.61
Nov , 2021	€ 1.57	€ 1.65
Oct , 2021	€ 1.57	€ 1.65

Month, Year	Diesel €/ltr	Unleaded €/ltr
Sep , 2022	1.78	1.54
Aug , 2022	1.88	1.81
Jul , 2022	2.06	2.03
Jun , 2022	2.03	2.12
May , 2022	1.91	1.92
Apr , 2022	1.86	1.75
Mar , 2022	2.15	1.99
Feb , 2022	1.77	1.82
Jan , 2022	1.70	1.75
Dec , 2021	1.55	1.61
Nov , 2021	1.57	1.65
Oct , 2021	1.57	1.65

Car rental price statistics in France

€ 118.02

Average price:
(per week)

€ 844.06

Highest daily price:
Renault Grand Scenic

22,932

Total cars available

1,663

Most popular model:
Peugeot 308

265

Location with most cars:
Bordeaux - Airport - Merignac

€ 16.9 per day

Cheapest daily price:
KEDDY BY EUROPCAR - Luisant

FAQs about car hire in France

How much does it cost to hire a car in France?

Car hire in France starts from just €16.90 per day for a (mini) class car from Keddy by europcar. The average price to hire a car in France is just €88.60 per day, whilst the most expensive hire car in France is a Renault Grand Scenic car for a (intermediate) class from Avis costing €844.10 per day.

How do I get a free additional driver when hiring a car in France?

We often have special offers on car hire in France including free additional drivers, for example, is offering free additional driver and express check-in at for €0.00 per day.

Why is car hire so cheap in France?

Car hire prices in France are kept low thanks to the 14 car hire companies across the country. With over 604 car hire locations and 171,077 car hire options available, competition keeps prices low in France.

Who is the best car hire company in France?

Based on over 1,165,847 reviews from recent car hire customers, the best car hire agency in France Is Europcar who score on average 7.4/10 across all locations in France.

What is the most popular car hire location in France?

The most popular locations to hire a car in France is Bordeaux - Airport - Merignac with 13 car hire companies and 265 cars to choose from.

How much does fuel cost in France?

Current fuel prices in France are €1.542/ltr for petrol and €1.78/ltr for diesel as of 5 September 2022, it’ll cost on average €62 to fill an average compact class car with petrol and €71 for diesel.

What are the speed limits in France?

Speed limits in France are in km/h and are generally 50 km/h on urban roads, 50-90 km/h on rural roads and 110-130 km/h on the motorways but you should always follow local signage.

What is the cheapest car hire company in France?

Keddy by europcar is the cheapest car hire company in France offering a (mini) class car such as the Fiat 500 for as little as €118.30 per week.

What is the most popular hire car in France?

The most popular car hire category in France is the Fiat 500 available from 9 car hire companies in over 537 locations.

Do you need to hire a car in France?

France is the most popular tourist destination in the world and it welcomes millions of visitors every year. Hiring a car in France is the cheapest and most convenient way to get around and see its superb attractions and sights of interest. Rhino does not believe in hidden charges or adding on extras at the end, so the price we quote you is the price you pay.

Our rates include insurance, taxes, airport fees, collision damage waiver and theft waiver. We also include unlmited mileage so you can drive around freely all over France without worrying about any penalties or extra cost. If you're travelling on a tight budget and want cheap car hire we have some great models in our economy range to choose from including the Ford Fiesta and Peugeot 107.

Useful links if renting a car in France

Driving in France Guide


Mini	3	4	1	from €13.9 per day
Compact	5	5	3	from €17.9 per day
Economy	5	5	2	from €15.3 per day


Mini	3	4	1	from €23.1 per day
Compact	5	5	3	from €31.4 per day
Economy	5	5	2	from €20.2 per day


Mini	3	4	1	from €13.9 per day
Compact	5	5	3	from €17.9 per day
Economy	5	5	2	from €15.3 per day


Mini	3	4	1	from €20.1 per day
Compact	5	5	3	from €27.3 per day
Economy	5	5	2	from €23.6 per day

France Car Rental Mini Guide

Most popular locations to collect car hire in France

Other popular airport locations in France

Cheapest car hire in France

Top tips when hiring a car in France

Popular car hire destinations in France

Laws and rules of the road when driving in France

Compare car rental agents in France

Car rental agent statistics in France

Average prices per day for car hire in France

Select category to see average car hire prices in France

Fuel prices in France

Car rental price statistics in France

FAQs about car hire in France

How much does it cost to hire a car in France?

How do I get a free additional driver when hiring a car in France?

Why is car hire so cheap in France?

Who is the best car hire company in France?

What is the most popular car hire location in France?

How much does fuel cost in France?

What are the speed limits in France?

What is the cheapest car hire company in France?

What is the most popular hire car in France?

Do you need to hire a car in France?

Useful links if renting a car in France

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