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 Hertz, and with prices around $87/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Hertz is ECONOMY, which starts as low as $46/day.

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

At $39/day, the cheapest car rental price in France was found in Lille. On average, Bastia has the cheapest daily rental car price ($66/day), which is 31% 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.

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

Out of all the popular cities in France, Rennes is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $48/day. Renting a car in Rennes is 43% cheaper than renting one in Figari where the per day rate is around $84. Other fairly inexpensive cities in France to get a rental car in are: Lyon ($55/day), Paris ($58/day), and Toulouse ($59/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 $58/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in France is Paris.

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France car rentals in 2026

Most popular company	Avis
Most common car type	Economy
Average price per day	$80
Cheapest price per day	$41

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Popular car types in France

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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in France this past week from 9,129 hire locations out of 98 hire agencies. Prices for a France small car hire start from $41/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

$41+

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Compact

$46+

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Intermediate

$49+

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Mini

$49+

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Premium

$72+

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Passenger van

$113+

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Compact SUV

$46+

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Intermediate SUV

$54+

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Best car rental deals found in France

Hyundai i20$41/day

Audi A1$42/day

Toyota RAV4$45/day

Cheapflights insights for France car rentals

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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 $73/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 53% off the average price.

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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 $21.94/day. Alamo also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $23.23/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in France is November, when you can expect to pay $67/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in France is July ($107/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

$69

February

$79

March

$75

April

$87

May

$92

June

$92

July

$107

August

$94

September

$79

October

$80

November

$67

December

$93

What car do most people hire in France?

Economy cars (Peugeot 208, for example) are the most popular in France. Passenger van (Renault Trafic) and Mini (Renault Twingo) 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 rental prices for popular cities in France?

If you're looking for the best car rental deals in France, start with Rennes, where rates average $48/day. You can also find good prices in Lyon ($55/day), Paris ($58/day), and Toulouse ($59/day).

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Top rental agencies in France

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Budget

7.3

Good

119 reviews•99 locations

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Avis

7.0

Good

131 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|Jul 2023

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

6.0

Okay|Jul 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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National

6.6

Okay

13 reviews•101 locations

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Lutam

7 locations

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Loc’Evasion

2 locations

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NextCar

2 locations

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Rhodium

68 locations

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Rhodium Locations in France

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DOODOO

2 locations

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Car rental FAQs

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 Hertz, and with prices around $87/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Hertz is ECONOMY, which starts as low as $46/day.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in France?
At $39/day, the cheapest car rental price in France was found in Lille. On average, Bastia has the cheapest daily rental car price ($66/day), which is 31% 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.