Calais Mini Guide
Calais is a coastal town in northern France which overlooks the narrowest point between the UK and
France. The Channel is only thirty-four kilometres wide there and on a clear day you can see all the way to the English coast. Calais has been a prosperous port throughout its history mostly due to its convenient location.
To get to Calais you could collect a rental vehicle from the
UK and take one of the daily ferries that run from Dover to the French port or collect a vehicle directly in Calais as soon as you step off the ferry. We advise pre-booking your car hire in advance as rental cars in Calais do get booked out very quickly.
Cheapest car hire in Calais
Mini
Renault Twingo
4 Adults, 3 Doors
From 78.56 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 549.96 EUR from 18/07/2022
Mini
Renault Twingo
4 Adults, 3 Doors
From 78.56 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 549.98 EUR from 18/07/2022
Mini
Renault Twingo
4 Adults, 3 Doors
From 80.53 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 563.71 EUR from 18/07/2022
Mini
Renault Twingo
4 Adults, 3 Doors
From 80.53 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 563.73 EUR from 18/07/2022
Economy
Opel Corsa
4 Adults, 3 Doors
From 85.71 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 600.00 EUR from 18/07/2022
Economy
Opel Corsa
4 Adults, 3 Doors
From 86.42 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 604.94 EUR from 18/07/2022
Mini
Renault Twingo
4 Adults, 3 Doors
From 86.42 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 604.94 EUR from 18/07/2022
Economy
Opel Corsa
4 Adults, 3 Doors
From 87.85 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 615.00 EUR from 18/07/2022
Economy
Opel Corsa
4 Adults, 3 Doors
From 88.58 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 620.06 EUR from 18/07/2022
*daily rates in Calais based on a 1 day rental (24hr period) and for guidance purposes only.
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Calais car hire special offers
We currently have 1 special offers for car rental in Calais including;
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Pre-Registration available
For faster, easier car hire, add driver details before pick-up available from
ALAMO, ENTERPRISE, NATIONAL.
Useful to know about Calais
- Calais is next to the narrowest point in the English Channel which is known as the Strait of Dover.
- On a clear day you can see the white cliffs of Dover in the distance all the way from Calais.
- For many centuries Calais actually belonged to the English.
- Although Calais is the largest city in the Pays de Calais sub prefecture its capital is actually the city of Arras.
- More than 125,000 people live in the wider metropolitan area of Calais.
Popular car hire destinations in Calais
Best car rental companies in Calais
7.6
No.1: ENTERPRISE,
based on 1531 reviews
20 min (average wait time)
7.5
No.2: NATIONAL,
based on 62 reviews
25 min (average wait time)
7.4
No.3: ALAMO,
based on 2389 reviews
18 min (average wait time)
Calais car hire information
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€ 549.92
Average price:
(per week)
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€ 78.56
Best Price:
Per Week
Average prices per day for car hire in Calais
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Item | Percent |
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January | € 70 |
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February | € 75 |
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March | € 77 |
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April | € 68 |
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May | € 80 |
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June | € 80 |
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July | € 117 |
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August | € 79 |
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September | € 65 |
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October | € 53 |
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November | € 45 |
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December | € 59 |
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Item | Percent |
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January | € 58 |
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February | € 64 |
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March | € 65 |
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April | € 55 |
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May | € 70 |
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June | € 70 |
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July | € 95 |
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August | € 66 |
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September | € 56 |
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October | € 47 |
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November | € 39 |
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December | € 51 |
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Item | Percent |
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January | € 63 |
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February | |
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March | |
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April | € 54 |
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May | € 41 |
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June | € 84 |
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July | € 159 |
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August | |
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September | |
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October | |
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November | |
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December | |
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Item | Percent |
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January | € 78 |
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February | € 80 |
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March | € 83 |
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April | € 73 |
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May | € 89 |
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June | € 90 |
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July | € 136 |
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August | € 95 |
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September | € 75 |
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October | € 59 |
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November | € 50 |
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December | € 64 |
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Item | Percent |
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January | € 46 |
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February | € 58 |
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March | € 59 |
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April | € 41 |
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May | € 53 |
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June | € 57 |
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July | € 79 |
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August | € 53 |
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September | € 48 |
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October | € 38 |
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November | € 35 |
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December | € 38 |
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Item | Percent |
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January | € 90 |
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February | € 94 |
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March | € 100 |
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April | € 88 |
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May | € 104 |
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June | € 92 |
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July | € 115 |
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August | € 93 |
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September | € 75 |
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October | € 62 |
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November | € 54 |
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December | € 72 |
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Item | Percent |
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January | € 61 |
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February | € 65 |
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March | € 66 |
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April | € 70 |
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May | € 85 |
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June | € 86 |
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July | € 117 |
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August | € 85 |
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September | € 85 |
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October | € 43 |
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November | € 43 |
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December | € 36 |
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*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices
FAQs about car hire in Calais
How much does car hire in Calais cost?
Car hire in Calais costs as little as €78.60 per day, however the average price across all suppliers for a Mini class vehicle is €86.10 per day. The most expensive car to hire is €215.70 per day from ENTERPRISE for a Peugeot 5008.
What car hire companies offer sanitised car rental in Calais?
2 car hire brands have committed to maintaining sanitisation measures as per WHO COVID-19 guidelines in Calais, including ENTERPRISE, ALAMO, see the full list
here.
What car hire companies offer sanitised car rental in Calais?
None of the car hire companies in Calais are currently offering sanitised cars as per WHO COVID-19 guidelines.
Who is the best car rental agent in Calais?
Based on recent customer reviews over the last 3 months, Enterprise Corporate has the highest customer rating for car hire in Calais with a score of 7.6/10
with National rated second best with a score of 7.5/10
.
How much does it cost to hire a compact car in Calais?
Today’s cheapest price for compact car hire in Calais is €699.94 per week from ENTERPRISE.
Who is the cheapest car hire agent in Calais?
The cheapest car hire company in Calais is ENTERPRISE, with prices for a Mini class car such as the Renault Twingo available from as little as €549.92 per week.
How much is fuel in Calais?
You can expect to pay €2.116/ltr of petrol and €2.034/ltr of diesel in Calais. You’ll pay a premium if refilling at motorway services of up to 10%.
What car hire agencies are available in Calais?
We can arrange great deals on car hire in Calais with leading car hire companies such as ALAMO, ENTERPRISE, NATIONAL as well as reputable, local car hire companies.
What type of car can I hire in Calais?
We can arrange Compact, Economy, Fullsize, Intermediate, Intermediate Elite, Mini and Standard class rental cars in Calais.
How much does it cost to hire a convertible car in Calais?
We don’t currently have any convertible cars to hire in Calais, but we are working in it and please check dates for future rentals.
The price at the moment for a convertible rental car in Calais is € per week from for a .
Do you have a discount code for car hire in Calais?
We don’t have any discount codes for car hire in Calais at the moment, however ENTERPRISE rates start from just €549.92 per week. If you’ve found a cheaper price than €549.92 from ENTERPRISE in Calais - Ferry Port or any other rental agent, let us know and we’ll do our best to beat it.
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Calais?
The cheapest price to hire a car for a week in Calais is €550.20 per week with an average price of €602.70 per week across all car hire companies.
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Information about the car hire agents in Calais
Most popular car hire companies in
Calais
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Enterprise (tel: 0321345845)
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Alamo (tel: 0321345845)
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Europcar (tel: 33 0 321967340)
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Keddy by europcar (tel: 33 0 321967340)
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National (tel: 0321345845)
Pick-up locations for car hire companies in
Calais
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Enterprise (TERMINAL FERRY PORT, CALAIS, 62100, O)
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Alamo (ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR, TERMINAL FERRY PORT, CALAIS, 62100, O)
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Europcar (EST TERMINAL CAR FERRY, CALAIS, 62100)
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Keddy by europcar (EST TERMINAL CAR FERRY, CALAIS, 62100)
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National (ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR, TERMINAL FERRY PORT, CALAIS, 62100, O)
Car hire company ratings in
Calais
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Enterprise: Rated 7.6/10 from 159 reviews
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National: Rated 7.5/10 from 38 reviews
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Alamo EHI: Rated 7.4/10 from 344 reviews
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EUROPCAR: Rated 7.2/10 from 1339 reviews
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Keddy by Europcar (Corporate): Rated 7.0/10 from 291 reviews