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Cheap Car Rentals in France from $56

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 7/9 and drop-off date of 14/9. 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 rentals in 2025

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 2 September 2025.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

$82

Cheapest price per day

$56

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 2 September 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in France this past week from 8,961 hire locations out of 80 hire agencies. Prices for a France small car hire start from $56/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

Passenger van

Passenger van

Compare car rental deals in France by type

Here are the best France small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best France medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best France SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best France van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Mitsubishi Mirage$56/day
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Mitsubishi Mirage
Toyota Corolla$60/day
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Toyota Corolla

Best car rental deals found in France

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 $92. Data was last updated on 2 September 2025.
Mitsubishi Mirage$56/day
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Mitsubishi Mirage
Skoda Fabia$56/day
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A/C
Skoda Fabia
MG 3$60/day
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A/C
MG 3

Cheapflights insights for France car rentals

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?

Book your rental car in France 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $65/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 39% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in France?

Looking to hire a car in France? Europcar had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $34.19/day. Rentscape also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $35.12/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 $59/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in France is July ($97/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

$59

February

$73

March

$63

April

$81

May

$84

June

$86

July

$97

August

$90

September

$80

October

$77

November

$67

December

$79

What car do most people hire in France?

Intermediate cars (Nissan Qashqai, for example) are the most popular in France. Economy (Citroen C3) and Passenger van (Peugeot 5008) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting France.

Which car hire company has the most locations in France?

Free2Move has 2,123 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in France at 778.

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 2,553 pickup locations in France to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 2 September 2025.

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 2 September 2025.

Sixt

7.6
Good
283 reviews218 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.3

Europcar

7.1
Good
223 reviews571 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.0

Avis

6.9
Okay
117 reviews358 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.9
Okay
118 reviews198 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.7

Hertz

6.8
Okay
290 reviews474 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.8

Dollar

7.5
Good
35 reviews140 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.7

Thrifty

7.0
Good
51 reviews149 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.3

Rent@Car

7.3
Good
10 reviews445 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.7

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.1

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in France, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 September 2025.
  • 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 Europcar, and with prices around $59/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Europcar is ECONOMY, which starts as low as $34/day.

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

    At $38/day, the cheapest car rental price in France was found in Nantes. On average, Nantes has the cheapest daily rental car price ($40/day), which is 39% below average price for cities in France.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in France?

    Cars in France are to be driven on the right side of the road.

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