What is the most popular car hire provider in France?

The most popular car hire company at France is Avis. With prices on ECONOMY starting at $30/day about 300% more people book with Avis than other companies in the country.

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

At $60/day, it is 27% cheaper on average to rent a car in Dijon than any other city in France. The cheapest price found in France was for $30/day in Dijon.

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

Out of all the popular cities in France, Pau is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $35/day. Renting a car in Pau is 27% cheaper than renting one in Caen where the per day rate is around $48. Other fairly inexpensive cities in France to get a rental car in are: Montpellier ($36/day), Toulouse ($37/day), and Strasbourg ($40/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Paris should expect to spend around $42/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in France is Paris.

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France car hires in 2026

Most popular company	Alamo
Most common car type	Compact
Average price per day	$64
Cheapest price per day	$34

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Popular car types in France

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There are, in total, 9,076 car hire locations in France that are operated by 88 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $34/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from France hire providers:

Economy

$35+

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Compact

$34+

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Intermediate

$45+

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Standard

$63+

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People mover

$66+

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Full-size SUV

$128+

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Mini

$35+

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Premium

$74+

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class$34/day

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Fiat 500$35/day

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Hyundai Accent$35/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 $62, which is about 20% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in France?

Looking to hire a car in France? Rentscape had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $26.41/day. Avis also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $26.71/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in France is January, when you can expect to pay $62/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in France is July ($81/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$62

February

$66

March

$67

April

$74

May

$75

June

$79

July

$81

August

$79

September

$69

October

$69

November

$67

December

$73

What car do most people hire in France?

Economy cars (Renault Clio or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting France. Intermediate cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Ford Ka or similar).

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?

Among the most popular cities in France, Pau offers the lowest average car hire price at just $35/day. Other affordable options include Montpellier ($36/day), Toulouse ($37/day), and Strasbourg ($40/day).

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Top hire agencies in France

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Avis

6.9

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124 reviews•366 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|July 2023

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

6.0

Okay|July 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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Lutam

7 locations

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TOOSLA

2 locations

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NextCar

2 locations

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Veo Location

3 locations

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Citer

126 locations

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Citer Locations in France

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LOCA MALIN

6 locations

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Liigu

27 locations

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Car hire FAQs

What is the most popular car hire provider in France?
The most popular car hire company at France is Avis. With prices on ECONOMY starting at $30/day about 300% more people book with Avis than other companies in the country.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in France?
At $60/day, it is 27% cheaper on average to rent a car in Dijon than any other city in France. The cheapest price found in France was for $30/day in Dijon.
What side of the road do you drive on in France?
Cars travel on the right side of the road in France.