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What is the cheapest car hire agency in France?
SICILY BY CAR is the most affordable car hire agency in France, with prices found for as low as €22 per day in some areas of the country. Comparatively, the average price to rent a car in France is €48 per day.
What is the most popular car hire agency in France?
If you plan to hire a car in France, we recommend booking with Alamo, one of the most popular agencies in the country. In the past month, 33% of our users selected Alamo for their car hire needs. The agency also has a customer satisfaction rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 76 reviewers.
What car hire company in France has the most locations?
Free2Move has more car hire locations within France than any other agency. With 2,123 locations scattered throughout the country, you are bound to find one of their rental car centres either at your destination airport or within the city. Not sure what city you want to visit but know that you want to hire a car from Free2Move? Paris is the most popular city to visit in France, with 21 Free2Move car hire locations.
What is the most popular type of car to hire in France?
The most popular type of car to hire in France is a Economy. 86% of our users also chose this type of car for their travels to France. If a Economy fits your needs during your stay, then you can expect to pay around €38 per day for your rental. Keep in mind that prices may vary depending on what city you visit and what car hire company you choose.
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Small cars
€36 - €88
All Car Types
€48 - €100
The average price of a small car hire in France is €49. The cheapest time to hire a small car in France is in March. The price is 27% lower than the rest of the year at just €36 per day. A small car rental is typically 30% less expensive than the average rental car in France. The average price of a car hire in France can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for France small car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a medium car hire in France is €72. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in France is in November. The price is 40% lower than the rest of the year at just €44 per day. A medium car rental is typically 5% more expensive than the average rental car in France. The average price of a car hire in France can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for France medium car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a large car hire in France is €97. The cheapest time to hire a large car in France is in November. The price is 33% lower than the rest of the year at just €65 per day. A large car rental is typically 28% more expensive than the average rental car in France. The average price of a car hire in France can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
The average price of a SUV hire in France is €66. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in France is in November. The price is 43% lower than the rest of the year at just €38 per day. A SUV rental is typically 6% less expensive than the average rental car in France. The average price of a car hire in France can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for France SUV hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a van hire in France is €97. The cheapest time to hire a van in France is in November. The price is 36% lower than the rest of the year at just €63 per day. A van rental is typically 28% more expensive than the average rental car in France. The average price of a car hire in France can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for France van hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a luxury car hire in France is €112. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in France is in November. The price is 40% lower than the rest of the year at just €68 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 38% more expensive than the average rental car in France. The average price of a car hire in France can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for France luxury car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a convertible hire in France is €52. The cheapest time to hire a convertible in France is in April. The price is 22% lower than the rest of the year at just €41 per day. A convertible rental is typically 26% less expensive than the average rental car in France. The average price of a car hire in France can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
The Sixt customer representative in Nice airport was great. He was welcoming, funny and extremely helpful. We will definitely be using this service again thanks to him
10.0
Wonderful|Jul 2023
Everything was good, but the price of extra insurance was not explained thoroughly at the rental counter and ended up costing us a lot more than if we had bought insurance at the time of booking.
8.0
Very Good|Jul 2023
Great, easy pickup at Marseille airport but drop off at Toulon train station was a bit unusual. No one to actually receive the car just a key drop. Otherwise, all was good, although car could have benefited from a closer check before pick up ie no windscreen fluid, uncharged etc.
10.0
Wonderful|Jul 2023
We really liked the car - it was an SUV (wow, challenging to drive in Europe). But for a 6 week trip, covering much distance, the size and comfort was excellent. We had excellent customer support at pickup and dropoff. We made a request that was very slightly out of company policy and they happily accommodated. Pickup and dropoff for us were at different locations. We are familiar with the different settings of European vs American car rental: the European experience in frequently cramped, confused (plenty of 'lost in translation), and harried. We did not experience that during pickup, but definitely and massively, at dropoff. These events always end up as fabulous travel stories - so, that's the bright side. :) We will be happy to use Sixt in the future.
4.0
Mediocre|Jul 2023
The car booking was for a "minivan" for 7 passengers and 4 suitcases. When I arrived at the rental location, the vehicle could almost fit 6 adults and I was forced to upgrade for 30€ a day. Even then, the new vehicle didn't fit 7 passengers and 4 suitcases. At time of return, I was 2 hours late on the return and Sixt charged a full day at 165€ per day instead of an hourly rate.
Customers support was very bad. I tried contacting them about 20 times but nobody could speak english.
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
Car had not been cleaned and was filthy. No one had explained there would be zero insurance on the car not even basic insurance. Enterprise wanted to charge an additional €55 to drive the car into France.
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
When I got to the rental desk, they said they had no cars and I basically had to go away with my family
4.0
Mediocre|Jul 2023
They didn't want to rent the car because I don't own a credit card only a debit one. I went to other car rentals and they took any kind of card. I didn't see anywhere on Enterprise site that I need a credit card not a debit.
10.0
Wonderful|Jun 2023
It was so smooth. The staff were friendly, diligent, and efficient. One of my best car rental experiences.
10.0
Wonderful|May 2023
Nice small compact car for the narrow roads and small parking spaces in France.
The rental counter folks were great! There was a bit of a line when we arrived, but the staff did a great job with the numbers they had to help everyone.
10.0
Wonderful|Sept 2023
Very friendly, helpful people, and really quick pick-up. Car was clean and as requested.
Very easy to take the car and to give it back Very good car mostly recent
6.0
Okay|Jul 2025
1.5h standing in lines for pickup.
2.0
Poor|Apr 2024
They are trying to charge me almost 4,000.00 euros for a three day rental. My reservation quote was for 414.00 euros
10.0
Wonderful|Sept 2023
Confusing drop off, no one at desk
2.0
Poor|Sept 2023
I prepaid through Kayak. I got to the Hertz office a couple of hours after the designated pick up time, but figured it was not an issue since I prepaid for the entire reservation. I have had the same situation in the US and in Canada, so why should this be different? But it was. The agent told me that my reservation had been cancelled because I was over an hour past the start of the reservation, and that there were no more cars available. When I pushed back and said that the 'policy' which she was relaying was nowhere in my rental agreement with Kayak nor in any other experience that I had previously with Hertz, suddenly two cars were available, but both at a markup over what I already paid. I needed a car, so I paid it. I will follow up with Hertz as well to let them know of this issue. Buyer beware - Hertz in Paris (at least the 99 Rue Rivoli location) is shady!
2.0
Poor|Sept 2023
Pick up was atrocious. 90 mins queuing outside the (air- con) office. Then tried to pass off a different car to what was booked (smaller and full electric). When using the car I hit a rock and burst two tyres. Nobody from hertz office would answer the call. No emergency details with the car. And hertz emergency line wouldn't respond either. Ultimately, having stood in 39⁰ heat for over an hour, I made my own arrangements and was then responsible for settling bill for tyres, fitting, truck pick up, taxi home and a second rental whilst we awaited the repairs to be completed. I rented the 2nd car through sixt (hertz affiliated) and some with the hertz figari manager who had no interest in my accident or appalling customer service I had endured because I hadn't "used the hertz emergency assistance"
The insurance was a disaster had to re insure as they would not accept momondo insurance.
10.0
Wonderful|Sept 2023
Great Lexus
2.0
Poor|Sept 2023
The car rented to me had mechanical issues half way thru trip and had to be exchanged. Terrible. Asked for a partial refund and have heard nothing. Lost 4 days of vacation time because of mechanical issues.
4.0
Mediocre|Aug 2023
I do not understand why I need to pay extra when returning auto to different location when thy stick you with a unit that has license plate of the country that the car is returned too I will be reporting this to the better business bureau
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
The company was closed at our reserved pickup time. When we called a near by location they gave cancelled our reservation because they could contact me by phone… probably because I was on the plane at that time.
Accused me of damaging car. Time-stamped videos at pick up and drop off clearly show that the damage was present when I got the car. Watch out, document, and don't get scammed! Agency in industrial area w dive bars, on-street parking and poor lighting. Cars parked way down the street, out of view of office or their cameras. Then blame renters. I'm still fighting the charges.
6.0
Okay|Sept 2023
Long wait in line. Few automatic transmission options necessitating major increase in spend. Inconvenient return for Terminal 1 and long wait to get return processed.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
Excellent welcome from the staff Easy and convenient
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
Quite bad overall
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
Everything was great!
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
It's a good and trustworthy operation. Pickup was very easy. The car worked well. Drop off was also easy. No complaints
Car was fine. I picked this location because it seemed to be closest to the cruise ship location. Unfortunately, it's located in an area where there isn't a lot of taxi traffic. We returned the vehicle after closing hours (8AM to 5PM) and the phone number we had been given by the attendant for taxi service didn't work. We were able to finally get a ride back to the cruise terminal by a kindly private motorist.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
Everything was as expected. Furthermore the person who took us in charge was extremely professional and welcoming . Pick up and drop off were very simple and efficient
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
In order to get from the Swiss side to the French terminal of Geneva airport, I had to take a 35 CHF taxi. There was no other way to reach it. This was not stipulated anywhere. Shameful!
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
Terrible experience. The office is hidden away in a building that was impossible to find. The car I reserved was not available. The garage where the cars are kept was so hard to find. I will never rent from Dollar or Hertz
8.0
Very Good|Jul 2023
Renting from the French side of the Geneva airport turned out to be somewhat confusing. Everything smooth once we figured out where to go. I wouldn't recommend this option if you're planning to spend time in Switzerland. There was an upcharge for staying overnight in Geneva.
2.0
Poor|Jul 2023
Genuinely miserable and frightening experience trying to return this car. We will never ever ever rent from this office again. We were also disappointed to find that only half the tank had been filled on pick up, and unfortunately, didn’t realize until we had already left. I took a photo with a time and date stamp to prove it with the intention of showing the agent on our return, but it took over three hours from downtown Geneva to find the right place to return the car by which time the agent had left - a complete nightmare
They charge miscellaneous fees that you can’t avoid.
1 out of 4
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Car hire in France
Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in France so you can be properly prepared for your next trip
What side of the road do people in France drive on?
You are required by law to drive on the right when you visit France. Not abiding by this law can result in traffic tickets, car accidents, or both.
How good are the roads in France?
France ranked 7 out of 137 countries across the globe for road quality in 2019. On a scale of 1 to 7, France received a road quality score of 6.1. Keep in mind that road quality conditions in France can vary depending on what area of the country you plan to visit.
What is the drink driving limit in France?
0.05% is the legal BAC limit in France. Any higher and you will be considered driving under the influence and may receive monetary fines, licence restrictions, and other penalties. If you are younger than 18, which is the legal drinking age in France, then you may face strict penalties if you are caught drink-driving. Keep in mind that it is never a good idea to drink-drive no matter how old you are.
How much does petrol cost in France?
The average price of petrol in France is €1.66 per litre as of last week. If you’re looking to hire a car on a budget, consider a country with lower fuel prices such as Kuwait which has an average price of €0.29 per litre. Hong Kong is another great country to visit if you aren’t worried about petrol prices, which tend to be around €3.11 per litre as of last week.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in France?
Prices for cars in France are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in France?
There are 8,983 operators available for cars in France as of September 2025.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in France?
Among different countries, including France, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the hire company you're considering before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in France?
To hire a car in France, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.
Why use momondo?
Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in France?
Booking a car hire in France via momondo could save you time and money. momondo provides you with a wide selection of options and cars as we search thousands of car hire websites and locations to enable you to make the best choice for your trip.
How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in France?
momondo makes it easier for you to find great car hire in France, by allowing you to refine your search with numerous filtering options. You can narrow your selection by looking at price, car type, location and more.
Does momondo show car hire deals in France with free cancellation?
Of course! momondo has a dedicated filter for users to specifically look at car hire in France which offer free cancellation.
Can I hire a car with a fair fuel policy in France on momondo?
momondo specifically allows you to search for car hire in France with fair fuel policies.
Can I find a car hire in France which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?
Enhanced cleaning services can be found on all car hire locations on momondo including France.
Can I search for car hire in France with unlimited mileage on momondo?
Yes, momondo is capable of showing unlimited mileage car hire options in France.
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