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Cheap Car Rentals in France from $37

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 17/1 and drop-off date of 12/2. 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 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 1 December 2024.

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

$67

Cheapest price per day

$37

France car rental prices in popular cities

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 5,548 pickup locations in France to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 1 December 2024.

Price

$50 - $71

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 1 December 2024.

January

$57

February

$67

March

$64

April

$70

May

$79

June

$87

July

$91

August

$87

September

$75

October

$79

November

$67

December

$89

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 1 December 2024.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in France this past week from 8,679 hire locations out of 77 hire agencies. Prices for a France small car hire start from $37/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

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 rental 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 1 December 2024.

Small cars

$47 - $98

All Car Types

$60 - $161

To hire a small car in France, you would pay an average price of $74/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in France (~$47/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$98/day). In fact, January is about 37% 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 $106/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in France (~$47/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$172/day). In fact, March is about 56% 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 $168/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in France (~$80/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$245/day). In fact, January is about 53% 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 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. Here are the best France large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in France, you would pay an average price of $104/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in France (~$67/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$172/day). In fact, January is about 36% 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 1% 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 $144/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a van in France (~$72/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$230/day). In fact, January is about 50% 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 28% 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 $147/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in France (~$72/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$384/day). In fact, January is about 52% 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 29% 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.

Holden Barina$37/day
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Holden Barina
Mercedes-Benz EQA$39/day
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Mercedes-Benz EQA

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 1 December 2024.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the France region, including those located within the Paris, Nice and Toulouse area. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in France, including locations around Paris, Nice and Toulouse.

Free2Move

2103 locations

keddy by Europcar

691 locations

Sunnycars

603 locations

Europcar

515 locations

Hertz

477 locations

Rent@Car

444 locations

ADA

361 locations

Avis

354 locations

Best France car rental 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 $114. Data was last updated on 1 December 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals we've found on rental cars within the France region, including options close to Paris, Nice and Toulouse. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
Holden Barina$37/day
2
M
A/C
Holden Barina
Suzuki Swift$37/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Toyota Corolla$38/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in France, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 1 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?

    When hiring a car in France, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Hertz, and with prices around $98/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Hertz is INTERMEDIATE, which starts as low as $66/day.

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

    At $34/day, the cheapest car rental price in France was found in Paris. On average, Bordeaux has the cheapest daily rental car price ($67/day), which is 3% 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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Van rentals in France

Find van hire deals in France from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van hires in France cost an average of $90 per day. Price data was last updated on 1 December 2024.
To make it easier to find a van rental in France, we've compiled these deals for you, including pickup options near Paris, Nice and Toulouse. To provide you with as many options as possible, we're constantly replacing these deals with new ones so be sure to check back soon.
Volkswagen Sharan$66/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen Sharan
Volkswagen Sharan$66/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen Sharan
Volkswagen Sharan$68/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen Sharan

Car rentals by fuel type in France

Browse car rentals by fuel type in France. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in France. Deals were last updated on 1 December 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in France. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($27+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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