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 Alamo, and with prices around R736/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Alamo is ECONOMY, which starts as low as R594/day.

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

At R672/day, it is 27% cheaper on average to rent a car in Marseille than any other city in France. The cheapest price found in France was for R446/day in Marseille.

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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France car hires in 2026

Most popular company	Alamo
Most common car type	Economy
Average price per day	R794
Cheapest price per day	R486

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Popular car types in France

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There are currently 9 134 hire locations operating in France spread across 98 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in France is small car at R486 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

R486+

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Compact

R517+

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People carrier

R836+

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Mini

R486+

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Passenger van

R842+

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Compact SUV

R605+

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Compact estate car

R621+

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Intermediate SUV

R639+

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Citroen C3 AircrossR486/day

Volkswagen up!R486/day

Suzuki SwiftR492/day

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How far in advance should I hire a car in France?

To get the best deal on car hire in France, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R690, which is about 1 342% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in France?

In France, the most affordable car hire company right now is Europcar, offering prices from just R29,35/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Rentscape, with rates starting at R30,08/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in France?

Planning to hire a car in France? November is the cheapest month, costing about R662 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R937. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R681

February

R743

March

R717

April

R806

May

R866

June

R835

July

R937

August

R842

September

R741

October

R776

November

R662

December

R828

What car do most people hire in France?

Economy cars (Peugeot 208, for example) are the most popular in France. Compact (Renault Mégane) and SUV (Audi Q3) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting France.

Which car hire company has the most locations in France?

Avis has 365 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Lutam has the second-highest number of locations in France at 7.

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

Out of all the popular cities in France, Nice is the cheapest city to hire a car (R459/day). Other popular cities in France to get a cheap car hire are: Paris (R499/day), Lyon (R709/day), and Toulouse (R786/day).

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Top rental agencies in France

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Budget

7,3

Good

119 reviews•99 locations

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Avis

7,0

Good

129 reviews•365 locations

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2,0

Poor|Oct 2023

this was the second time this summer I rented a car from AVIS. The first time they did not have the car I requested and had go to a different location in the town. the second time they brought a car out and again not the one I had requested, and the car was so filthy outside and when I opened the car door the inside has not been vacuumed and paper and plastic bottles were still in there. they the offered me another car that was again dirty on the outside. Not happy with Avis.

8,0

Very Good|Sept 2023

I did not realize when I rented the car that there were two parts of the airport… The Swiss and the French side. So first I went to the Swiss side and she said oh no, your car is at the French side. I went down there and he was very clear that I must not return the car according to the Maps that I had, but I was to use a Q code. It was the most aggravating, horrible, frustrating, and challenging return I have ever made in my whole life! I didn’t know how to get there. I tried several times, I went and scoped it out initially, and it was just absolutely awful. Trying to return the car. I have no idea why you have two separate rental areas in one airport.! Otherwise once I got there, it was quite easy and renting was just great.

2,0

Poor|Aug 2023

Extremely long wait time, unacceptable/dangerous vehicle.

8,0

Very Good|Aug 2023

GPS in the car was not reliable.

8,0

Very Good|Jul 2023

For the first time ever (re car hire) it was a quick, easy, Painless experience

6,0

Okay|Jul 2023

Two main things: 1. Even though the site clearly says that the pick up is on the French side, nowhere it explains the implications of it. 2. I was renting a car in Geneva - Switzerland- but the car did not have the authorization to drive in highways of the country where the city is. What makes it worse is the fact that when asked where to buy, no one said that it could be purchased at the airport. So I now have a risk of being fined because I had to drive in Switzerland to buy what is needed.

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National

6,5

Okay

13 reviews•101 locations

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Lutam

7 locations

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Loc’Evasion

2 locations

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NextCar

2 locations

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Rhodium

68 locations

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Rhodium Locations in France

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DOODOO

2 locations

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Car hire FAQs

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 Alamo, and with prices around R736/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Alamo is ECONOMY, which starts as low as R594/day.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in France?
At R672/day, it is 27% cheaper on average to rent a car in Marseille than any other city in France. The cheapest price found in France was for R446/day in Marseille.
What side of the road do you drive on in France?
Cars travel on the right side of the road in France.