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Car rental offers in France

Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable vehicle for the lowest price. Below are some examples from our selection in France.

Car type
Mini
Economy
Compact
Intermediate
Standard
Full-size
Luxury
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Passenger van
Convertible
SUV
Electric
Peugeot 108
Or similar
For example: Peugeot 108
Our best deals
  1. OK Mobility
    From £ 10 /day
  2. Alamo
    From £ 16 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From £ 16 /day
Toyota Aygo
Or similar
For example: Toyota Aygo
Our best deals
  1. OK Mobility
    From £ 10 /day
  2. Goldcar
    From £ 11 /day
  3. Budget
    From £ 15 /day
Fiat 500
Or similar
For example: Fiat 500
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 11 /day
  2. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 11 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 12 /day
Fiat 500
Or similar
For example: Fiat 500
Our best deals
  1. OK Mobility
    From £ 11 /day
  2. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 11 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 12 /day
Citroen C1
Or similar
For example: Citroen C1
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 12 /day
  2. Goldcar Key'n Go
    From £ 27 /day
Citroen C1
Or similar
For example: Citroen C1
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 11 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 20 /day
  3. Goldcar
    From £ 24 /day
Toyota Aygo X
Or similar
For example: Toyota Aygo X
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 14 /day
  2. Goldcar
    From £ 23 /day
Toyota Aygo X
Or similar
For example: Toyota Aygo X
Our best deals
  1. Goldcar
    From £ 12 /day
  2. Budget
    From £ 15 /day
Renault Twingo
Or similar
For example: Renault Twingo
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 12 /day
  2. ADA
    From £ 13 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From £ 13 /day
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MG Zs
Or similar
For example: MG Zs
Our best deals
  1. Goldcar
    From £ 10 /day
Seat Ibiza
Or similar
For example: Seat Ibiza
Our best deals
  1. OK Mobility
    From £ 11 /day
Opel Corsa
Or similar
For example: Opel Corsa
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 12 /day
  2. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 16 /day
  3. Alamo
    From £ 21 /day
Citroen C3
Or similar
For example: Citroen C3
Our best deals
  1. Goldcar
    From £ 12 /day
  2. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 12 /day
  3. OK Mobility
    From £ 13 /day
Renault Clio
Or similar
For example: Renault Clio
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 12 /day
  2. Goldcar
    From £ 12 /day
  3. ADA
    From £ 13 /day
Citroen C3
Or similar
For example: Citroen C3
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 13 /day
  2. Avis
    From £ 16 /day
  3. Budget
    From £ 19 /day
Opel Corsa
Or similar
For example: Opel Corsa
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 12 /day
  2. Alamo
    From £ 12 /day
  3. Sicily by Car
    From £ 13 /day
Renault Clio
Or similar
For example: Renault Clio
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 13 /day
  2. Budget
    From £ 14 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 20 /day
PEUGEOT 208
Or similar
For example: PEUGEOT 208
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 12 /day
  2. Goldcar
    From £ 13 /day
  3. RentScape
    From £ 14 /day
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MG Zs
Or similar
For example: MG Zs
Our best deals
  1. Goldcar
    From £ 11 /day
Renault Captur
Or similar
For example: Renault Captur
Our best deals
  1. OK Mobility
    From £ 13 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From £ 16 /day
  3. Hertz
    From £ 17 /day
Fiat 500X
Or similar
For example: Fiat 500X
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 13 /day
  2. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 16 /day
  3. Sixt
    From £ 29 /day
Peugeot 2008
Or similar
For example: Peugeot 2008
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 13 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From £ 14 /day
  3. RentScape
    From £ 15 /day
Renault Megane
Or similar
For example: Renault Megane
Our best deals
  1. OK Mobility
    From £ 13 /day
  2. ADA
    From £ 13 /day
  3. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 14 /day
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 13 /day
  2. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 16 /day
  3. Hertz
    From £ 17 /day
Opel Crossland
Or similar
For example: Opel Crossland
Our best deals
  1. Goldcar
    From £ 13 /day
  2. RentScape
    From £ 16 /day
  3. Hertz
    From £ 35 /day
Citroen C4
Or similar
For example: Citroen C4
Our best deals
  1. OK Mobility
    From £ 13 /day
  2. Goldcar
    From £ 18 /day
  3. Flizzr
    From £ 21 /day
Renault Megane
Or similar
For example: Renault Megane
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 14 /day
  2. Budget
    From £ 19 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 22 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Peugeot 5008
Or similar
For example: Peugeot 5008
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 14 /day
  2. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 36 /day
  3. Budget
    From £ 36 /day
Mercedes-Benz GLA
Or similar
For example: Mercedes-Benz GLA
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 14 /day
Peugeot 3008
Or similar
For example: Peugeot 3008
Our best deals
  1. OK Mobility
    From £ 15 /day
  2. Sicily by Car
    From £ 20 /day
  3. Hertz
    From £ 20 /day
Volkswagen Id.4
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Id.4
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 14 /day
  2. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 21 /day
  3. Sixt
    From £ 44 /day
Volkswagen ID.4
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen ID.4
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 15 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 17 /day
  3. Sixt
    From £ 38 /day
Nissan Qashqai
Or similar
For example: Nissan Qashqai
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 15 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 16 /day
  3. Alamo
    From £ 21 /day
Nissan Qashqai
Or similar
For example: Nissan Qashqai
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 16 /day
  2. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 16 /day
  3. Budget
    From £ 25 /day
Hyundai Tucson
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Tucson
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 15 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 25 /day
Volvo XC40
Or similar
For example: Volvo XC40
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 16 /day
  2. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 23 /day
  3. Alamo
    From £ 23 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Renault Traffic
Or similar
For example: Renault Traffic
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 15 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 22 /day
  3. Avis
    From £ 25 /day
Renault Traffic
Or similar
For example: Renault Traffic
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 15 /day
  2. Avis
    From £ 26 /day
  3. Goldcar Key'n Go
    From £ 53 /day
Mercedes-Benz Vito
Or similar
For example: Mercedes-Benz Vito
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 15 /day
  2. Avis
    From £ 28 /day
  3. Thrifty
    From £ 45 /day
VW Passat
Or similar
For example: VW Passat
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 16 /day
  2. RentScape
    From £ 24 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From £ 48 /day
VW Passat
Or similar
For example: VW Passat
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 16 /day
VW Tiguan
Or similar
For example: VW Tiguan
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 17 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 44 /day
Mercedes-Benz Vito
Or similar
For example: Mercedes-Benz Vito
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 18 /day
  2. Avis
    From £ 28 /day
  3. Sixt
    From £ 90 /day
VW T6
Or similar
For example: VW T6
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 21 /day
Volvo XC40
Or similar
For example: Volvo XC40
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 23 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 25 /day
  3. Budget
    From £ 26 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
VW Multivan
Or similar
For example: VW Multivan
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 21 /day
VW Multivan
Or similar
For example: VW Multivan
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 20 /day
BMW 3-Series
Or similar
For example: BMW 3-Series
Our best deals
  1. RentScape
    From £ 25 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 28 /day
  3. Flizzr
    From £ 34 /day
Kia Ev9
Or similar
For example: Kia Ev9
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 24 /day
Audi A4
Or similar
For example: Audi A4
Our best deals
  1. RentScape
    From £ 25 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 39 /day
Volkswagen Tiguan
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Tiguan
Our best deals
  1. RentScape
    From £ 26 /day
  2. Flizzr
    From £ 48 /day
VW Caddy
Or similar
For example: VW Caddy
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 29 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From £ 74 /day
  3. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 75 /day
Citroen DS7
Or similar
For example: Citroen DS7
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 27 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 31 /day
  3. National Car Rental
    From £ 36 /day
DS 7
Or similar
For example: DS 7
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 27 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 31 /day
  3. Sixt
    From £ 36 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
BMW 3-Series
Or similar
For example: BMW 3-Series
Our best deals
  1. RentScape
    From £ 24 /day
  2. ADA
    From £ 27 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 32 /day
Volvo XC60
Or similar
For example: Volvo XC60
Our best deals
  1. RentScape
    From £ 26 /day
  2. Alamo
    From £ 31 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From £ 33 /day
BMW 4-Series
Or similar
For example: BMW 4-Series
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 31 /day
  2. Budget
    From £ 38 /day
  3. Sixt
    From £ 48 /day
Audi Q5
Or similar
For example: Audi Q5
Our best deals
  1. RentScape
    From £ 26 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 37 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 63 /day
BMW 4-Series
Or similar
For example: BMW 4-Series
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 26 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 33 /day
  3. Sixt
    From £ 37 /day
BMW 1-Series
Or similar
For example: BMW 1-Series
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 33 /day
  2. Budget
    From £ 37 /day
Tesla Model 3
Or similar
For example: Tesla Model 3
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 27 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 48 /day
  3. Hertz
    From £ 48 /day
Audi A6
Or similar
For example: Audi A6
Our best deals
  1. RentScape
    From £ 27 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 50 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 58 /day
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Or similar
For example: Ford Mustang Mach-E
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 33 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Peugeot 308
Or similar
For example: Peugeot 308
Our best deals
  1. RentScape
    From £ 15 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 17 /day
  3. Goldcar
    From £ 18 /day
Peugeot 5008
Or similar
For example: Peugeot 5008
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 14 /day
  2. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 36 /day
  3. Sixt
    From £ 64 /day
Peugeot 5008
Or similar
For example: Peugeot 5008
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 16 /day
  2. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 23 /day
  3. National Car Rental
    From £ 32 /day
VW Passat
Or similar
For example: VW Passat
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 16 /day
VW Passat
Or similar
For example: VW Passat
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 16 /day
Ford Focus
Or similar
For example: Ford Focus
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 16 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From £ 24 /day
  3. Hertz
    From £ 24 /day
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 17 /day
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 17 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From £ 27 /day
Fiat Tipo
Or similar
For example: Fiat Tipo
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 25 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From £ 27 /day
  3. Goldcar
    From £ 36 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Renault Traffic
Or similar
For example: Renault Traffic
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 15 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 22 /day
  3. Avis
    From £ 25 /day
Renault Traffic
Or similar
For example: Renault Traffic
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 15 /day
  2. Avis
    From £ 26 /day
  3. Budget
    From £ 34 /day
Mercedes-Benz Vito
Or similar
For example: Mercedes-Benz Vito
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 15 /day
  2. Avis
    From £ 28 /day
  3. Thrifty
    From £ 45 /day
Mercedes-Benz Vito
Or similar
For example: Mercedes-Benz Vito
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 18 /day
  2. Avis
    From £ 28 /day
  3. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 62 /day
VW Multivan
Or similar
For example: VW Multivan
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 21 /day
VW Multivan
Or similar
For example: VW Multivan
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 20 /day
Opel Vivaro
Or similar
For example: Opel Vivaro
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 23 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 26 /day
  3. National Car Rental
    From £ 29 /day
VW T6
Or similar
For example: VW T6
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 21 /day
Toyota Proace
Or similar
For example: Toyota Proace
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 27 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 39 /day
  3. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 45 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Mini Cooper
Or similar
For example: Mini Cooper
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 12 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 30 /day
  3. Flizzr
    From £ 37 /day
Fiat 500
Or similar
For example: Fiat 500
Our best deals
  1. Goldcar
    From £ 16 /day
  2. RentScape
    From £ 22 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 23 /day
Fiat 500
Or similar
For example: Fiat 500
Our best deals
  1. Goldcar
    From £ 31 /day
VW Beetle
Or similar
For example: VW Beetle
Our best deals
  1. RentScape
    From £ 28 /day
Volkswagen Beetle
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Beetle
Our best deals
  1. RentScape
    From £ 29 /day
Mini Cooper
Or similar
For example: Mini Cooper
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 31 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 79 /day
Citroen DS3
Or similar
For example: Citroen DS3
Our best deals
  1. RentScape
    From £ 29 /day
Volkswagen T-Roc
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen T-Roc
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 48 /day
Volkswagen T-Roc
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen T-Roc
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 35 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Renault Captur
Or similar
For example: Renault Captur
Our best deals
  1. OK Mobility
    From £ 13 /day
  2. Flizzr
    From £ 22 /day
  3. Sixt
    From £ 25 /day
Volkswagen T-Roc
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen T-Roc
Our best deals
  1. OK Mobility
    From £ 13 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 31 /day
  3. Flizzr
    From £ 38 /day
VW T-Roc
Or similar
For example: VW T-Roc
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 17 /day
Opel Crossland
Or similar
For example: Opel Crossland
Our best deals
  1. Goldcar
    From £ 14 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 37 /day
Jeep Renegade
Or similar
For example: Jeep Renegade
Our best deals
  1. Goldcar
    From £ 14 /day
  2. Rent a car
    From £ 31 /day
  3. Lutam
    From £ 33 /day
Citroen C5 Aircross
Or similar
For example: Citroen C5 Aircross
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From £ 21 /day
VW T-Roc
Or similar
For example: VW T-Roc
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 17 /day
MG EHS
Or similar
For example: MG EHS
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 24 /day
  2. Avis
    From £ 32 /day
VW Tiguan
Or similar
For example: VW Tiguan
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 17 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 44 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
MG Zs
Or similar
For example: MG Zs
Our best deals
  1. Goldcar
    From £ 10 /day
Fiat 500
Or similar
For example: Fiat 500
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 11 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 12 /day
  3. Budget
    From £ 15 /day
Fiat 500
Or similar
For example: Fiat 500
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 11 /day
  2. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 11 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 12 /day
PEUGEOT 208
Or similar
For example: PEUGEOT 208
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 12 /day
  2. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 14 /day
  3. National Car Rental
    From £ 15 /day
Volkswagen Id.4
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Id.4
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 14 /day
  2. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 21 /day
  3. Sixt
    From £ 44 /day
Renault ZOE
Or similar
For example: Renault ZOE
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 13 /day
Fiat 500e
Or similar
For example: Fiat 500e
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 13 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 14 /day
  3. Hertz
    From £ 17 /day
Renault Megane
Or similar
For example: Renault Megane
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 14 /day
  2. Budget
    From £ 19 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 22 /day
Opel Corsa
Or similar
For example: Opel Corsa
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 13 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 21 /day
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Popular rental locations in France

Customer experience
Good and reliable company for renting a car abroad
Easy website, easy phone contact when I had questions. Everything well-organized. Friendly staff. Have rented a car through this company several times and have always been very satisfied.

Recent reviews

Our customers rate us a 8.8/10 out of 1360

Excellent.

Excellent.
R
Richard Colston
Alamo Figari Airport

Although terminal 1 was indicated

Although terminal 1 was indicated on the booking. The rental was booked out of terminal 2. After waiting for 90 mins at terminal 1 we had to then go to terminal 2 to collect the car
P
PAUL WEBB
Budget Nice Airport

Straightforward

Straightforward
S
SARAH BOYD
Hertz Beauvais Tille Airport

Easy website to use with

Easy website to use with competitive prices
P
PETER BLACKWOOD
Hertz Bordeaux Airport

They should have advised me

They should have advised me that once I had collected the car it would not be possible to extend the rental except in person at their Bordeaux airport office which would have entailed a 2.5 hour round trip
F
Fiona McInnes-Craig
Goldcar Bordeaux Airport

A useful comparison website

A useful comparison website
A
ALEXANDER MCGARVEY
Hertz Nice Airport

Good website.

Good website.
C
CRAIG GORDON
Europcar Bastia Airport

No problems with the website

No problems with the website
J
JAMES SHAW
Alamo Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport - Terminal 1

I love the east to

I love the east to use web site and you always provide great prices. Email confirmation after booking is very reassuring.
D
DAVID SOUTHERN
Europcar Bastia Airport

similar comments about lack of

similar comments about lack of clarity aboit who we were booked with.
M
MARGARET OWEN
Sicily by Car Avignon TGV Station

Easy to use and fair

Easy to use and fair price
G
GRAHAM
Enterprise Marseille St. Charles TGV

No complaints but advise you

No complaints but advise you stop recommending / working with Europcar.
E
ELISABETH
Europcar Avignon TGV Station

Always easy to use website

Always easy to use website and great email communication.
D
DAVID
Europcar Figari Airport

Excellent prices and easy to

Excellent prices and easy to use and book car. Great information sent after booking.
L
LISA
Hertz Limoges Airport

Easy to use the website

Easy to use the website and to compare car rental prices. Easy to book and all went very smoothly.
K
KEVIN
Avis Avignon TGV Station

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Car rental locations in France

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Car hire France

Location information for France

France is best explored by rental car. 121CarHire.com has over 709 pick-up locations in France. This means there is always a pick-up location close to your destination.

It is a pleasure to drive in all areas of France, apart from maybe central Paris which can be very busy. But the romantic chateaux of the Loire, the rustic vineyards of the Dordogne, the lofty Alpine trails, or the dazzling Riviera beaches are just a few examples of some fabulous places to visit. There is something for everyone in France and a car is the best way to see as much of it as you can.

Transport

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Charles de Gaulle International Airport (also known as Roissy), situated to the northeast of Paris, is the main gateway. Other main airports include: Paris-Orly, Lille, Lyon, Bordeaux, Marseille, Nice and Toulouse. France is also served by train and ferry from the UK, but it is best to fly here and pick up a pre-booked vehicle at the airport. While France has excellent public transport, it is a large country and the only real way to cover a lot of ground is with car rental in France.

Car Hire France

All major companies are represented at the main French airports across the country, including Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Avis. There are also lots of railway station, town and city depots spread across France which are handy if you just want to hire a car for a day or two near your accommodation. We have great offers on all these suppliers and more, but book as far in advance as possible to avoid disappointment. Airports near ski resorts are very busy in winter as well as airports located in the South of France during the summer holidays.

Driving

France has some of the best roads in Europe, with tolled motorways linking the main towns and cities. The speed limit on the motorways is 130km/h, and with over 2000 speed cameras across France's road network, it is advisable not to ever exceed the limits. The major routes are complemented by divine, single-lane country roads. Some of these roads are very narrow, meaning careful driving is required. The busiest areas are Paris, Lyon and Marseille, as well as along the French Riviera. Alcohol limits for driving are very low so best not to drink and drive at all.

Things To See and Do

Paris has a lot to offer and is best seen by metro and on foot, though drives to Versailles and Fontainebleau on the outskirts of Paris are recommended. Top drives include the Loire Valley from Orleans, Provence and the Côte d'Azur from Nice or Marseille, the Alps from Lyon or Annecy, and anywhere around the city of Bordeaux, Brittany or Normandy.

Best Time To Visit

There is a huge variety in France, climate-wise, although the country generally has nice weather. Summer time sees a daily average of 24°C, while the French Riviera is warm year-round, even in winter. Big events include the Cannes Film Festival in May, and Bastille Day and the Champs Elysees finish of the Tour de France in July. January and February are the best times to visit if you are heading to one of the many ski resorts on the French Alps.

Practical information

  • Currency
    Euro
  • Driving direction
    Right
  • City speed limit
    50 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    90 km/h
  • Language
    French
  • Popular car category
    Economy

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is 121CarHire.com the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

 What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

 Are there any additional costs?

In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

 What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

 How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

 When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

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