Car rental in France

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Compare car rentals on price, ease of pickup, a fair fuel policy, and more

Find France car rental deals you can modify or cancel if your plans change

France car rental at a glance

Most popular providerEuropcar
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, 4-5 doors
Pick-up points612, Paris is most popular
Cheapest price foundQ229 per day, Paris
Cheapest month to rentDecember
Best time to book1 week before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in France could cost, we've pulled prices from Paris.

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Find the cheapest time to rent a car in France

The cheapest month to rent a car in France is December, when the average cost per day is Q209. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is April, when the average cost per day is Q213. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in France is February.
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To give you an idea of how much renting a car in France could cost, we've pulled prices from Paris.

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All you need to know about France

Side of the roadRight
CurrencyEuros
LanguageFrench
Highway speed limit130kmph
Built-up area speed limit50kmph
Age to rent a car21
The information here is based on our understanding as of January 2024. For the most current and accurate information, it’s recommended to check official government sources.

Getting the cheapest car rental in France

Here are some tips to help you score the best prices and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by "seats," "transmission," and even choose only to see "electric" or "hybrid" vehicles. You can also filter by "car type," so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in France is Luxury.

Compare across companies

The most popular car rental company in France is Europcar. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with Europcar.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car rental to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 1 week before. The cheapest prices we've found are Q230 a day and Q1,211 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in France you're going to visit? There are lots of places to pick up your rental car. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of France. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in France is Paris. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Paris.

Rent a car long term in France

Looking to rent a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car rental companies and give you some extra time to explore, too. Give it a try today and search for 30 days' worth of car rentals.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car rental deal in France with "unlimited mileage" or a "full-to-full" fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.