Cheap Car Hire in France from R341
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in France with a pick-up date of 3/12 and drop-off date of 2/1. 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 2026
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 7 October 2026.
Most popular company | Alamo |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Economy |
Average price per day | R813 |
Cheapest price per day | R341 |
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 7 October 2026.
There are currently 9 132 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 R341 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
R455+
Compact
R415+
Standard
R459+
People carrier
R719+
Mini
R341+
Compact estate car
R462+
Compact SUV
R507+
Intermediate SUV
R550+
Best car hire deals found in France
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 R494. Data was last updated on 7 October 2026.
Chevrolet SparkR341/day
Suzuki Swift DzireR415/day
Toyota YarisR432/day
Cheapflights insights for France car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in France, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
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 R692, which is about 1 341% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in France?
In France, the most affordable car hire company right now is Rentscape, offering prices from just R25,24/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Europcar, with rates starting at R29,35/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 R673 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R942. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R700
February
R756
March
R723
April
R814
May
R870
June
R844
July
R942
August
R843
September
R754
October
R784
November
R673
December
R840
What car do most people hire in France?
Economy cars (Peugeot 208, for example) are the most popular in France. Compact (Renault Mégane) and Convertible (Mini Convertible) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting France.
Which car hire company has the most locations in France?
Avis has 366 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?
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 647 pickup locations in France to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 7 October 2026.
Out of all the popular cities in France, Paris is the cheapest city to hire a car (R502/day). Other popular cities in France to get a cheap car hire are: Nice (R567/day), Toulouse (R791/day), and Marseille (R934/day).
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 7 October 2026.
Overview
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Locations
Budget
120 reviews•99 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,0
Comfort
7,8
Overall
7,2
Pick-up/drop-off
7,2
Value
7,2
Recent reviews
10,0
|Oct 2023All good
10,0
|Sept 2023Wonderful experience! Budget/Avis agents at the Geneva Airport (French sector) were very helpful and friendly, answered all my questions with patience and knowledge. The vehicle was above expectations (Renault Captur), comfortable, spacious, clean, efficient, equipped with GPS and a lot of automatic features that made driving worry-free and much easier. Price was reasonable, compared to other companies' comparable rentals. The return process at the Budget/Avis station (French sector) was simple and fast. I am totally satisfied with this rental and highly recommend Budget for the excellent price/quality ratio of their rental services.
8,0
|Sept 2023Isabella was very Nice to is at the counter.
8,0
|Aug 2023They charged extra for dropping off in a different location without mentioning it when I picked up the car or when I booked it
8,0
|Aug 2023It was quick service and efficient
4,0
|Jul 2023We had booked a car for 5 people and 5 items of luggage and had been assured it would be an Opel Mokka or similar which would have been a sufficient size. Unfortunately when we arrived we were given a Skoda Fabia which was in a lower size category to what we had booked. No alternative was offered and we had to remove the luggage shelf and lower shelf in the boot to fit in our luggage. Our 3 children also had to squash into the back seat for the duration of the holiday. Not very satisfactory.
1 out of 40
Budget Locations in France
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Avis
131 reviews•366 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,2
Comfort
7,9
Overall
7,0
Pick-up/drop-off
6,8
Value
7,0
Recent reviews
2,0
|Oct 2023this 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
|Sept 2023I 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
|Aug 2023Extremely long wait time, unacceptable/dangerous vehicle.
8,0
|Aug 2023GPS in the car was not reliable.
8,0
|Jul 2023For the first time ever (re car hire) it was a quick, easy, Painless experience
6,0
|Jul 2023Two 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.
1 out of 44
Avis Locations in France
Overview
Reviews
Locations
National
13 reviews•101 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,3
Comfort
7,0
Overall
6,5
Pick-up/drop-off
7,0
Value
6,2
Recent reviews
2,0
|May 2024$100 of surprise charges upon drop-off that could have been explained up front (one-way drop off fee, airport drop-off fee). These charges were not in the original agreement
2,0
|Jul 2023Disgusted that we had extra to pay when we were actually in car park picking car up , the car was dented ,scratched and interior very badly stained .we ended up paying more money for this bad car than for a previous rental for a c3 which was new and immaculate and bigger . Would not hire through you again
1 out of 5
National Locations in France
Overview
Locations
Lutam
7 locations
Lutam Locations in France
Overview
Locations
Loc’Evasion
2 locations
Loc’Evasion Locations in France
Overview
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NextCar
2 locations
NextCar Locations in France
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Rhodium
68 locations
Rhodium Locations in France
Overview
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DOODOO
2 locations
DOODOO Locations in France
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in France, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 October 2026.
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 Goldcar Rental SP, and with prices around R609/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Goldcar Rental SP is ECONOMY, which starts as low as R517/day.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in France?
At R677/day, it is 27% cheaper on average to rent a car in Paris than any other city in France. The cheapest price found in France was for R472/day in Paris.
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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