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Cheap Car Hire in France from R503

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in France with a pick-up date of 19/5 and drop-off date of 23/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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France car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in France. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 May 2024.

Most popular company

keddy by Europcar

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

R1 047

Cheapest price per day

R503

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in France?

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across France, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 4,193 pickup locations in France to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 May 2024.

Price

R629 - R695

Out of all the popular cities in France, Nice is the cheapest city to hire a car in at just R629/day. Hiring a car in Nice is 9% cheaper than hiring one in Lyon where the per day rate is around R695. Other fairly inexpensive cities in France to get a car hire in are: Paris (R641/day), Marseille (R691/day), and Lyon (R695/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travellers looking to hire a car in Paris should expect to spend around R641/day on their transportation. The most popular city to hire a car in France is Paris.

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in France?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in France and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 13 May 2024.

January

R644

February

R754

March

R699

April

R772

May

R975

June

R1 048

July

R1 159

August

R1 012

September

R846

October

R846

November

R717

December

R993

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in France is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in France

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in France and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 13 May 2024.

There are currently 7 243 hire locations operating in France spread across 67 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in France is small car at R503 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

People carrier

People carrier

R1 485+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 090+

Mini

Mini

R1 285+

Premium

Premium

R2 008+

Passenger van

Passenger van

R2 145+

Compare available car types for rental in France

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in France to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 May 2024.

Small cars

R838 - R3 650

All Car Types

R1 275 - R4 025

To hire a small car in France, you would pay an average price of R1 285/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in France (~R838/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R3 650/day). In fact, February is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for France. When comparing with other car types available for hire in France, renting a small car saves you 35% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best France small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in France, you would pay an average price of R2 686/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in France (~R1 624/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~R7 052/day). In fact, August is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for France. When comparing with other car types available for hire in France, renting a medium car is 27% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a large car in France, you would pay an average price of R2 566/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in France (~R896/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R6 781/day). In fact, November is about 66% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for France. When comparing with other car types available for hire in France, renting a large car is 24% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in France, you would pay an average price of R1 630/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in France (~R897/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R4 057/day). In fact, March is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for France. When comparing with other car types available for hire in France, renting a SUV saves you 18% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best France SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in France, you would pay an average price of R3 013/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in France (~R2 208/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~R7 120/day). In fact, November is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for France. When comparing with other car types available for hire in France, renting a van is 35% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best France van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in France, you would pay an average price of R1 385/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in France (~R1 405/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R6 394/day). In fact, September is about 1% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for France. When comparing with other car types available for hire in France, renting a luxury car saves you 30% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Volkswagen Polo VivoR503/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Toyota Corolla QuestR721/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

Top rental agencies in France

Explore the leading car hire agencies in France known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in France. Reviews were last updated on 13 May 2024.
Have a look at the top car hiring agencies available in France, including those that serve Paris, Nice and Lyon. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

Free2Move

813 locations

keddy by Europcar

687 locations

Sunnycars

564 locations

Europcar

513 locations

Hertz

475 locations

Rent@Car

443 locations

ADA

350 locations

Avis

348 locations

Best France car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in France. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in France with an average daily rate of R1 637. Data was last updated on 13 May 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals we've found on car hires within the France region, including options close to Paris, Nice and Lyon. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car hire options.
Volkswagen Polo VivoR503/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Toyota Corolla QuestR721/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Toyota Corolla QuestR728/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in France, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 May 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in France?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Firefly (9,6 rating), National (9,5 rating) and INTERRENT (9,2 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in France.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in France?

    When hiring a car in France, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is keddy by Europcar, and with prices around R1 016/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from keddy by Europcar is ECONOMY, which starts as low as R326/day.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in France?

    At R595/day, it is 36% cheaper on average to rent a car in Lyon than any other city in France. The cheapest price found in France was for R493/day in Lyon.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in France?

    Cars travel on the right side of the road in France.

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Van hires in France

Find people carrier hire deals in France from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in France cost an average of R1 375 per day. Price data was last updated on 13 May 2024.
To make it easier to find a van hire in France, we've compiled these deals for you, including pickup options near Paris, Nice and Lyon. To find more great van hire deals, make sure to check back soon.
Toyota AvanzaR1 142/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza
Toyota AvanzaR1 178/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza
Toyota AvanzaR1 278/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza

Car hires by fuel type in France

Browse car hires by fuel type in France. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in France. Deals were last updated on 13 May 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in France. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R23+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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