Car Hire France

Q: What is the cheapest car hire company in France ?

National is the cheapest car hire company in France offering a (economy) class car such as the Renault Twingo for as little as €139.90 per week.

Renting a Car in France

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.

We compare prices from all the main suppliers such as Avis, Europcar and Sixt to find you the best deal and price. If you need any help when making a booking or have any questions, we have a knowledgeable customer services team on hand to help.

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

Renault Twingo

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 19.99 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 139.99 EUR from 20/06/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Renault Twingo

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 20.49 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 143.49 EUR from 20/06/2022

2 |

Manual |

Renault Twingo

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 20.49 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 143.49 EUR from 20/06/2022

2 |

Manual |

Fiat 500

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 22.73 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 159.11 EUR from 20/06/2022

1 |

Manual |

Yes

Fiat 500

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 22.73 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 159.11 EUR from 20/06/2022

1 |

Manual |

Yes

Fiat 500

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 24.14 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 169.01 EUR from 20/06/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Fiat 500

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 24.14 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 169.01 EUR from 20/06/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Fiat 500

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 24.14 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 169.01 EUR from 20/06/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Fiat 500

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 24.14 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 169.01 EUR from 20/06/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Peugeot 308

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 22.99 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 160.99 EUR from 20/06/2022

3 |

Manual |

Yes

Renault Captur

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 23.46 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 164.22 EUR from 20/06/2022

3 |

Manual |

Yes

Peugeot 308

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 23.57 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 165.01 EUR from 20/06/2022

3 |

Manual |

Yes

Peugeot 308

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 23.57 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 165.01 EUR from 20/06/2022

3 |

Manual |

Yes

Peugeot 308

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 26.35 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 184.51 EUR from 20/06/2022

3 |

Manual |

Yes

Peugeot 308

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 26.35 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 184.51 EUR from 20/06/2022

3 |

Manual |

Yes

Peugeot 308

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 28.65 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 200.60 EUR from 20/06/2022

3 |

Manual |

Yes

Peugeot 308

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 28.79 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 201.54 EUR from 20/06/2022

3 |

Automatic |

Yes

Peugeot 308

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 28.79 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 201.54 EUR from 20/06/2022

3 |

Automatic |

Yes

Renault Clio

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 19.15 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 134.11 EUR from 20/06/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Opel Corsa

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 21.99 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 153.99 EUR from 20/06/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Opel Corsa

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 22.03 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 154.25 EUR from 20/06/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Opel Corsa

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 22.03 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 154.25 EUR from 20/06/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Opel Corsa

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 22.54 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 157.84 EUR from 20/06/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Opel Corsa

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 22.54 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 157.84 EUR from 20/06/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Toyota Yaris Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 24.13 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 168.96 EUR from 20/06/2022

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Toyota Yaris Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 24.13 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 168.96 EUR from 20/06/2022

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Peugeot 208

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 24.88 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 174.16 EUR from 20/06/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Peugeot 5008

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 57.54 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 402.78 EUR from 20/06/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Peugeot 5008

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 57.54 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 402.78 EUR from 20/06/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Mercedes C Class

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 60.26 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 421.86 EUR from 20/06/2022

4 |

Automatic |

Yes

Mercedes C Class

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 60.26 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 421.86 EUR from 20/06/2022

4 |

Manual |

Yes

Peugeot 5008

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 60.57 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 424.03 EUR from 20/06/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Mercedes C Class

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 61.77 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 432.41 EUR from 20/06/2022

4 |

Automatic |

Yes

Mercedes C Class

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 61.77 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 432.41 EUR from 20/06/2022

4 |

Manual |

Yes

Peugeot 5008

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 63.27 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 442.91 EUR from 20/06/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Peugeot 5008

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 63.27 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 442.91 EUR from 20/06/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Opel Insignia

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 24.00 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 168.00 EUR from 20/06/2022

4 |

Manual |

Yes

Opel Insignia

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 32.24 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 225.74 EUR from 20/06/2022

4 |

Automatic |

Yes

Skoda Octavia Estate

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 35.25 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 246.78 EUR from 20/06/2022

5 |

Manual |

Yes

Skoda Octavia Estate

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 35.25 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 246.78 EUR from 20/06/2022

5 |

Manual |

Yes

Opel Insignia

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 36.08 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 252.62 EUR from 20/06/2022

4 |

Automatic |

Yes

Opel Insignia

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 36.29 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 254.05 EUR from 20/06/2022

4 |

Automatic |

Yes

Nissan Qashqai

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 36.43 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 255.02 EUR from 20/06/2022

4 |

Manual |

Yes

Opel Insignia

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 36.99 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 258.94 EUR from 20/06/2022

4 |

Automatic |

Yes

Opel Insignia

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 37.20 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 260.40 EUR from 20/06/2022

4 |

Automatic |

Yes

Ford S-Max

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 39.99 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 279.99 EUR from 20/06/2022

1 |

Manual |

Yes

Ford S-Max

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 45.99 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 321.99 EUR from 20/06/2022

1 |

Automatic |

Yes

Renault Grand Scenic

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 53.73 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 376.13 EUR from 20/06/2022

1 |

Manual |

Yes

Renault Grand Scenic

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 53.73 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 376.13 EUR from 20/06/2022

1 |

Manual |

Yes

Renault Grand Scenic

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 53.73 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 376.13 EUR from 20/06/2022

1 |

Manual |

Yes

Renault Grand Scenic

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 53.73 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 376.13 EUR from 20/06/2022

1 |

Manual |

Yes

Ford Grand C-Max

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 54.28 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 380.00 EUR from 20/06/2022

1 |

Manual |

Yes

Peugeot 5008

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 57.54 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 402.78 EUR from 20/06/2022

2 |

Manual |

Yes

Peugeot 5008

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 57.54 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 402.78 EUR from 20/06/2022

2 |

Manual |

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 1.92/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)

Sixt

148

7.5/10

133,333

€ 22.73

€ 26.35

€ 35.25

€ 43.96

Enterprise

139

7.5/10

17,216

€ 20.49

€ 23.57

€ 39.99

€ 25.62

Europcar

332

7.4/10

307,804

€ 25.05

€ 29.24

€ 43.10

€ 65.28

Alamo

7.4/10

17,478

€ 28.08

€ 28.65

€ 36.08

€ 38.42

National

7.2/10

1,949

€ 19.99

€ 22.99

€ 24.00

€ 24.99

Keddy by europcar

130

7.1/10

47,721

€ 25.78

€ 30.94

€

Budget

7.0/10

25,089

€ 25.57

€ 29.82

€ 47.71

€ 123.57

Avis

346

6.9/10

91,190

€ 25.79

€ 30.43

€ 36.43

€ 63.67

Thrifty

6.9/10

5,931

€ 34.97

€ 47.80

€ 102.69

€ 164.57

Dollar

6.6/10

1,890

€ 34.60

€ 47.31

€

Hertz

287

6.5/10

248,077

€ 24.14

€ 23.46

€ 37.54

€ 85.70

Goldcar

6.1/10

792

€ 33.64

€ 44.05

€

Rentscape

6.0/10

1,662

€ 36.56

€ 40.16

€ 49.51

€ 119.58

Car rental agent statistics in France

9.0/10

Highest rated agent:
ALAMO

3.8/10

Lowest rated agent:
ALAMO

900,132

Total number of reviews in
France

299

Most Locations in France:
AVIS

13

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	€ 77
August	€ 70
September	€ 45
October	€ 42
November	€ 42
December	€ 58

Item	Percent
January	€ 39
February	€ 49
March	€ 43
April	€ 44
May	€ 42
June	€ 46
July	€ 60
August	€ 56
September	€ 37
October	€ 34
November	€ 36
December	€ 49

Item	Percent
January	€ 83
February	€ 99
March	€ 85
April	€ 101
May	€ 92
June	€ 97
July	€ 125
August	€ 114
September	€ 75
October	€ 67
November	€ 65
December	€ 97

Item	Percent
January	€ 60
February	€ 71
March	€ 63
April	€ 71
May	€ 69
June	€ 72
July	€ 102
August	€ 91
September	€ 61
October	€ 56
November	€ 55
December	€ 76

Item	Percent
January	€ 81
February	€ 96
March	€ 90
April	€ 106
May	€ 106
June	€ 92
July	€ 144
August	€ 106
September	€ 86
October	€ 80
November	€ 73
December	€ 100

Item	Percent
January	€ 31
February	€ 39
March	€ 34
April	€ 35
May	€ 36
June	€ 39
July	€ 51
August	€ 46
September	€ 31
October	€ 29
November	€ 31
December	€ 41

Item	Percent
January	€ 70
February	€ 85
March	€ 73
April	€ 83
May	€ 80
June	€ 83
July	€ 120
August	€ 98
September	€ 66
October	€ 64
November	€ 61
December	€ 86

Item	Percent
January	€ 83
February	€ 100
March	€ 94
April	€ 134
May	€ 107
June	€ 85
July	€ 91
August	€ 85
September
October	€ 86
November	€ 65
December	€ 90

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

Fuel prices in France

	Diesel	Unleaded
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
Sep , 2021	€ 1.49	€ 1.59
Aug , 2021	€ 1.45	€ 1.56
Jul , 2021	€ 1.46	€ 1.57
Jun , 2021	€ 1.45	€ 1.55

Month, Year	Diesel €/ltr	Unleaded €/ltr
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
Sep , 2021	1.49	1.59
Aug , 2021	1.45	1.56
Jul , 2021	1.46	1.57
Jun , 2021	1.45	1.55

Car rental price statistics in France

€ 134.05

Average price:
(per week)

€ 315.96

Highest daily price:
Toyota Proace

17,616

Total cars available

1,495

Most popular model:
Nissan Qashqai

188

Location with most cars:
Lyon - Part Dieu Train Station

€ 19.2 per day

Cheapest daily price:
HERTZ - Dole

FAQs about car hire in France

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

Car hire in France starts from just €19.20 per day for a (economy) class car from Hertz. The average price to hire a car in France is just €85.40 per day, whilst the most expensive hire car in France is a Toyota Proace car for a (standard) class from Europcar costing €316.00 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 125,305 car hire options available, competition keeps prices low in France.

Who is the best car hire company in France?

Based on over 900,132 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 Lyon - Part Dieu Train Station with 12 car hire companies and 188 cars to choose from.

How much does fuel cost in France?

Current fuel prices in France are €1.919/ltr for petrol and €1.905/ltr for diesel as of 16 May 2022, it’ll cost on average €77 to fill an average compact class car with petrol and €76 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?

Hertz is the cheapest car hire company in France offering a (economy) class car such as the Renault Clio for as little as €134.40 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 8 car hire companies in over 519 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

Renting a Car in France

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

Other Car Hire Locations in France