France

Cheap Car Hire in France from $22

Paris, France
26 Mar — 2 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Paris, France
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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 19 March 2024.

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

Luxury

Average price per day

$89

Cheapest price per day

$22

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 4,130 pickup locations in France to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Price

$26 - $57

Out of all the popular cities in France, Bordeaux is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $26/day. Renting a car in Bordeaux is 54% cheaper than renting one in Figari where the per day rate is around $57. Other fairly inexpensive cities in France to get a rental car in are: Paris ($28/day), Nice ($28/day), and Rennes ($39/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 $28/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent 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 19 March 2024.

January

$53

February

$62

March

$64

April

$82

May

$86

June

$86

July

$99

August

$83

September

$70

October

$71

November

$59

December

$82

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 19 March 2024.

There are, in total, 7,163 car hire locations in France that are operated by 65 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $26/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from France hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

Compare available car types for hire 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 19 March 2024.

Small cars

$63 - $134

All Car Types

$93 - $146

To hire a small car in France, you would pay an average price of $85/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in France (~$63/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~$134/day). In fact, January is about 26% 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, hiring a small 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. 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 $122/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in France (~$101/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$170/day). In fact, January is about 18% 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, hiring a medium car 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 medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in France, you would pay an average price of $152/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in France (~$121/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$226/day). In fact, February is about 21% 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, hiring a large car is 21% 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 $120/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in France (~$84/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$164/day). In fact, February is about 31% 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, hiring a SUV saves you 0% 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 $177/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a van in France (~$142/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$247/day). In fact, February is about 20% 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, hiring a van is 32% 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 $187/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in France (~$121/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$275/day). In fact, February is about 36% 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, hiring a luxury car is 36% 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 convertible in France, you would pay an average price of $142/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in France (~$97/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$389/day). In fact, April is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for France. When comparing with other car types available for hire in France, hiring a convertible is 15% 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.

Hyundai Accent Hatch$26/day
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Hyundai Accent Hatch
Hyundai Accent$33/day
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Hyundai Accent
Toyota Yaris Cross$34/day
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Toyota Yaris Cross

Top hire 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 19 March 2024.
Have a look at the top car hire agencies available in France, including those that serve Paris, Lyon and Nice. Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in France, including locations around Paris, Lyon and Nice.

Free2Move

762 locations

keddy by Europcar

685 locations

Sunnycars

564 locations

Europcar

513 locations

Hertz

467 locations

Rent@Car

443 locations

ADA

350 locations

Avis

346 locations

Best France car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in France. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in France with an average daily rate of $67. Data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals we've found on car hires within the France region, including options close to Paris, Lyon and Nice. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
Hyundai Accent Hatch$26/day
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A/C
Hyundai Accent Hatch
Hyundai Accent$33/day
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A/C
Hyundai Accent
Toyota Yaris Cross$34/day
4
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A/C
Toyota Yaris Cross

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in France, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 March 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), keddy by Europcar (8.3 rating) and INTERRENT (7.8 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in France.

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

    The most popular car hire company at France is Europcar. With prices on ECONOMY starting at $14/day about 93% more people book with Europcar than other companies in the country.

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

    At $48/day, it is 49% cheaper on average to rent a car in Biarritz than any other city in France. The cheapest price found in France was for $31/day in Biarritz.

  • 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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Small car hires in France

Find small car hire deals in France from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in France cost an average of $41 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Nissan March$22/day
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A/C
Nissan March
Nissan March$31/day
2
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A/C
Nissan March
Nissan March$35/day
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Nissan March

Car hires by fuel type in France

Browse car hires by fuel type in France. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in France. Deals were last updated on 19 March 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in France. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($21+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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