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Cheap Car Hire in France from R440

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 21/5 and drop-off date of 14/6. 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.
Paris, France
May 4 — May 11
Driver's age: 26-65
Paris, France
Sat 4/5
Noon
Sat 11/5
Noon

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 27 April 2024.

Most popular company

keddy by Europcar

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

R1 265

Cheapest price per day

R440

France car hire prices in popular cities

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 4,145 pickup locations in France to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 27 April 2024.

Price

R678 - R925

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 27 April 2024.

January

R661

February

R774

March

R718

April

R869

May

R1 058

June

R1 077

July

R1 209

August

R1 039

September

R869

October

R888

November

R737

December

R1 020

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 27 April 2024.

There are currently 7 187 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 R440 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

People carrier

People carrier

R2 858+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

Passenger van

Passenger van

R4 747+

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 27 April 2024.

Small cars

R852 - R3 749

All Car Types

R1 229 - R4 134

To hire a small car in France, you would pay an average price of R1 299/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in France (~R852/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R3 749/day). In fact, May 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 37% 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 818/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in France (~R1 668/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~R7 244/day). In fact, August is about 41% 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 28% 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 514/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in France (~R920/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R6 965/day). In fact, November is about 64% 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 19% 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 R2 049/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in France (~R921/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~R5 596/day). In fact, March is about 56% 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 is 1% 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 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 122/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in France (~R2 268/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~R7 313/day). In fact, November is about 28% 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:

Volkswagen Polo VivoR440/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Ford FiestaR460/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta

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 27 April 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

773 locations

keddy by Europcar

686 locations

Sunnycars

564 locations

Europcar

513 locations

Hertz

469 locations

Rent@Car

443 locations

ADA

350 locations

Avis

347 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 491. Data was last updated on 27 April 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 VivoR440/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Ford FiestaR460/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Toyota Corolla QuestR486/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 27 April 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in France?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (9,5 rating), Firefly (9,0 rating) and keddy by Europcar (8,3 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 R787/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from keddy by Europcar is COMPACT, which starts as low as R667/day.

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

    At R925/day, it is 27% cheaper on average to rent a car in Toulouse than any other city in France. The cheapest price found in France was for R639/day in Toulouse.

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

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

See more FAQs

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 275 per day. Price data was last updated on 27 April 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 AvanzaR970/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza
Toyota AvanzaR1 115/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza
Toyota AvanzaR1 144/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 27 April 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in France. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R24+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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