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Cheap Car Hire in France from $18

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 16/1 and drop-off date of 23/1. 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 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 17 December 2024.

Most popular company

Turo

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

$73

Cheapest price per day

$18

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 5,549 pickup locations in France to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 December 2024.

Price

$31 - $141

Out of all the popular cities in France, Marseille is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $31/day. Renting a car in Marseille is 78% cheaper than renting one in Pau where the per day rate is around $141. Other fairly inexpensive cities in France to get a rental car in are: Lyon ($42/day), Nice ($45/day), and Paris ($48/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 $48/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 17 December 2024.

January

$53

February

$62

March

$58

April

$65

May

$73

June

$81

July

$84

August

$81

September

$70

October

$73

November

$62

December

$83

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 17 December 2024.

There are, in total, 8,689 car hire locations in France that are operated by 77 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $24/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from France hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

SUV

SUV

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

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 17 December 2024.

Small cars

$59 - $97

All Car Types

$91 - $122

To hire a small car in France, you would pay an average price of $76/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in France (~$59/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$97/day). In fact, March is about 23% 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 $104/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in France (~$86/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$136/day). In fact, June 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 saves you 4% 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 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 $141/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a large car in France (~$98/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~$172/day). In fact, May is about 31% 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 24% 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 $102/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in France (~$88/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$132/day). In fact, February is about 14% 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 6% 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 $156/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a van in France (~$109/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$237/day). In fact, January is about 31% 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 $172/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in France (~$117/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$274/day). In fact, November is about 33% 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 38% 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 $103/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in France (~$73/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$239/day). In fact, June is about 30% 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 saves you 4% 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.

Nissan Micra$24/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Micra
Hyundai Accent Hatch$27/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent Hatch
Kia Picanto$27/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

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

Free2Move

2103 locations

keddy by Europcar

691 locations

Sunnycars

603 locations

Europcar

516 locations

Hertz

477 locations

Rent@Car

444 locations

ADA

361 locations

Avis

354 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 $52. Data was last updated on 17 December 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals we've found on car hires within the France region, including options close to Paris, Toulouse and Nice. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
Nissan Micra$24/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Micra
Hyundai Accent Hatch$27/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent Hatch
Kia Picanto$27/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in France, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 December 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in France?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, LOCA MALIN (10.0 rating), Virtuo (10.0 rating) and SICILY BY CAR (10.0 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 keddy by Europcar. With prices on ECONOMY starting at $20/day about 203% more people book with keddy by Europcar than other companies in the country.

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

    At $37/day, it is 49% cheaper on average to rent a car in Marseille than any other city in France. The cheapest price found in France was for $32/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.

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 $34 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 December 2024.
Nissan Micra$18/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Micra
Mitsubishi Mirage$23/day
2
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage
Nissan March$24/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan March

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 17 December 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 ($20+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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