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What is the cheapest rental car agency in France?
The cheapest rental cars in France are generally found through SICILY BY CAR . When booking with SICILY BY CAR , you may be able to find rental car prices for as low as C$ 31/day, depending on the city you intend to visit. In comparison, the average price to rent a car in France is C$ 66/day.
What is the most popular rental car agency in France?
According to our data, Rentscape is the most popular rental car company in France. In the past month, 44% of users selected Rentscape for their rental car needs. 7 of our users have reviewed their experience with Rentscape during their stay in France, giving the agency an average review of 5.4 out of 10.
What car rental company in France has the most locations?
Free2Move is the rental car company in France that currently has the most locations. With 2,124 car rental centres across the country, you should have no issue finding one of their locations at your destination. Consider visiting Paris, the most popular city in France. Free2Move has a large presence here with over 21 locations - many of which can be found within the airport and city centre.
What is the most popular type of rental car in France?
78% of momondo users preferred to rent a Economy when visiting France, making it the most popular type of car to rent in the country. Although rental car prices in France will vary by city and rental agency, you can expect to pay an average of C$ 76 per day for a Economy.
France car rental deals found on momondo
Find the rental car in France that's right for you
Small cars
C$ 42 - C$ 70
All Car Types
C$ 61 - C$ 114
The average price of a small car rental in France is C$ 57. The cheapest time to rent a small car in France is in November. The price is 28% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 42 per day. A small car rental is typically 33% less expensive than the average rental car in France. The average price of a vehicle rental in France can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for France small car rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a medium car rental in France is C$ 89. The cheapest time to rent a medium car in France is in January. The price is 15% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 76 per day. A medium car rental is typically 4% more expensive than the average rental car in France. The average price of a vehicle rental in France can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for France medium car rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a large car rental in France is C$ 120. The cheapest time to rent a large car in France is in March. The price is 26% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 89 per day. A large car rental is typically 29% more expensive than the average rental car in France. The average price of a vehicle rental in France can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.
The average price of a SUV rental in France is C$ 84. The cheapest time to rent a SUV in France is in January. The price is 17% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 70 per day. A SUV rental is typically 3% less expensive than the average rental car in France. The average price of a vehicle rental in France can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for France SUV rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a van rental in France is C$ 128. The cheapest time to rent a van in France is in March. The price is 23% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 100 per day. A van rental is typically 34% more expensive than the average rental car in France. The average price of a vehicle rental in France can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for France van rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a luxury car rental in France is C$ 142. The cheapest time to rent a luxury car in France is in October. The price is 31% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 98 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 40% more expensive than the average rental car in France. The average price of a vehicle rental in France can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for France luxury car rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a convertible rental in France is C$ 148. The cheapest time to rent a convertible in France is in May. The price is 59% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 61 per day. A convertible rental is typically 42% more expensive than the average rental car in France. The average price of a vehicle rental in France can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.
The Sixt customer representative in Nice airport was great. He was welcoming, funny and extremely helpful. We will definitely be using this service again thanks to him
10.0
Wonderful|Jul 2023
Everything was good, but the price of extra insurance was not explained thoroughly at the rental counter and ended up costing us a lot more than if we had bought insurance at the time of booking.
8.0
Very good|Jul 2023
Great, easy pickup at Marseille airport but drop off at Toulon train station was a bit unusual. No one to actually receive the car just a key drop. Otherwise, all was good, although car could have benefited from a closer check before pick up ie no windscreen fluid, uncharged etc.
10.0
Wonderful|Jul 2023
We really liked the car - it was an SUV (wow, challenging to drive in Europe). But for a 6 week trip, covering much distance, the size and comfort was excellent. We had excellent customer support at pickup and dropoff. We made a request that was very slightly out of company policy and they happily accommodated. Pickup and dropoff for us were at different locations. We are familiar with the different settings of European vs American car rental: the European experience in frequently cramped, confused (plenty of 'lost in translation), and harried. We did not experience that during pickup, but definitely and massively, at dropoff. These events always end up as fabulous travel stories - so, that's the bright side. :) We will be happy to use Sixt in the future.
4.0
Mediocre|Jul 2023
The car booking was for a "minivan" for 7 passengers and 4 suitcases. When I arrived at the rental location, the vehicle could almost fit 6 adults and I was forced to upgrade for 30€ a day. Even then, the new vehicle didn't fit 7 passengers and 4 suitcases. At time of return, I was 2 hours late on the return and Sixt charged a full day at 165€ per day instead of an hourly rate.
Customers support was very bad. I tried contacting them about 20 times but nobody could speak english.
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
Car had not been cleaned and was filthy. No one had explained there would be zero insurance on the car not even basic insurance. Enterprise wanted to charge an additional €55 to drive the car into France.
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
When I got to the rental desk, they said they had no cars and I basically had to go away with my family
4.0
Mediocre|Jul 2023
They didn't want to rent the car because I don't own a credit card only a debit one. I went to other car rentals and they took any kind of card. I didn't see anywhere on Enterprise site that I need a credit card not a debit.
10.0
Wonderful|Jun 2023
It was so smooth. The staff were friendly, diligent, and efficient. One of my best car rental experiences.
10.0
Wonderful|May 2023
Nice small compact car for the narrow roads and small parking spaces in France.
The rental counter folks were great! There was a bit of a line when we arrived, but the staff did a great job with the numbers they had to help everyone.
10.0
Wonderful|Sep 2023
Very friendly, helpful people, and really quick pick-up. Car was clean and as requested.
Car pick up and drop off were seamless, very easy. First experience with an electric vehicle for us, overall highly positive considering the large number of charging stations scattered across Corsica.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2025
Very easy to take the car and to give it back Very good car mostly recent
6.0
Okay|Jul 2025
1.5h standing in lines for pickup.
2.0
Poor|Apr 2024
They are trying to charge me almost 4,000.00 euros for a three day rental. My reservation quote was for 414.00 euros
10.0
Wonderful|Sep 2023
Confusing drop off, no one at desk
2.0
Poor|Sep 2023
I prepaid through Kayak. I got to the Hertz office a couple of hours after the designated pick up time, but figured it was not an issue since I prepaid for the entire reservation. I have had the same situation in the US and in Canada, so why should this be different? But it was. The agent told me that my reservation had been cancelled because I was over an hour past the start of the reservation, and that there were no more cars available. When I pushed back and said that the 'policy' which she was relaying was nowhere in my rental agreement with Kayak nor in any other experience that I had previously with Hertz, suddenly two cars were available, but both at a markup over what I already paid. I needed a car, so I paid it. I will follow up with Hertz as well to let them know of this issue. Buyer beware - Hertz in Paris (at least the 99 Rue Rivoli location) is shady!
The insurance was a disaster had to re insure as they would not accept momondo insurance.
10.0
Wonderful|Sep 2023
Great Lexus
2.0
Poor|Sep 2023
The car rented to me had mechanical issues half way thru trip and had to be exchanged. Terrible. Asked for a partial refund and have heard nothing. Lost 4 days of vacation time because of mechanical issues.
4.0
Mediocre|Aug 2023
I do not understand why I need to pay extra when returning auto to different location when thy stick you with a unit that has license plate of the country that the car is returned too I will be reporting this to the better business bureau
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
The company was closed at our reserved pickup time. When we called a near by location they gave cancelled our reservation because they could contact me by phone… probably because I was on the plane at that time.
Accused me of damaging car. Time-stamped videos at pick up and drop off clearly show that the damage was present when I got the car. Watch out, document, and don't get scammed! Agency in industrial area w dive bars, on-street parking and poor lighting. Cars parked way down the street, out of view of office or their cameras. Then blame renters. I'm still fighting the charges.
6.0
Okay|Sep 2023
Long wait in line. Few automatic transmission options necessitating major increase in spend. Inconvenient return for Terminal 1 and long wait to get return processed.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
Excellent welcome from the staff Easy and convenient
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
Quite bad overall
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
Everything was great!
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
It's a good and trustworthy operation. Pickup was very easy. The car worked well. Drop off was also easy. No complaints
Car was fine. I picked this location because it seemed to be closest to the cruise ship location. Unfortunately, it's located in an area where there isn't a lot of taxi traffic. We returned the vehicle after closing hours (8AM to 5PM) and the phone number we had been given by the attendant for taxi service didn't work. We were able to finally get a ride back to the cruise terminal by a kindly private motorist.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
Everything was as expected. Furthermore the person who took us in charge was extremely professional and welcoming . Pick up and drop off were very simple and efficient
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
In order to get from the Swiss side to the French terminal of Geneva airport, I had to take a 35 CHF taxi. There was no other way to reach it. This was not stipulated anywhere. Shameful!
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
Terrible experience. The office is hidden away in a building that was impossible to find. The car I reserved was not available. The garage where the cars are kept was so hard to find. I will never rent from Dollar or Hertz
8.0
Very good|Jul 2023
Renting from the French side of the Geneva airport turned out to be somewhat confusing. Everything smooth once we figured out where to go. I wouldn't recommend this option if you're planning to spend time in Switzerland. There was an upcharge for staying overnight in Geneva.
2.0
Poor|Jul 2023
Genuinely miserable and frightening experience trying to return this car. We will never ever ever rent from this office again. We were also disappointed to find that only half the tank had been filled on pick up, and unfortunately, didn’t realize until we had already left. I took a photo with a time and date stamp to prove it with the intention of showing the agent on our return, but it took over three hours from downtown Geneva to find the right place to return the car by which time the agent had left - a complete nightmare
They charge miscellaneous fees that you can’t avoid.
1 out of 4
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Car rental in France
Learn everything there is to know about renting a car in France so you can be properly prepared for your next trip
What side of the road do people in France drive on?
If you rent a car in France, be aware that you are required to drive on the right at all times.
How good are the roads in France?
According to 2019 data, France ranks 7 in the world for road quality. The country has a road quality score of 6.1 out of 7, where 7 is the highest possible score. Keep in mind that weather and construction can also affect road conditions during your visit.
What is the drinking and driving limit in France?
0.05% is the maximum Blood Alcohol Concentration you can have to legally drive a car in France. Both residents and visitors of France can face legal penalties for having a BAC higher than this amount. Keep in mind that you must also be at least 18 years of age to consume alcoholic beverages, and it is not recommended to operate a motor vehicle under the influence.
How much does gasoline cost in France?
As of last week, the average price of gasoline in France was C$ 2.65 per liter. If you’re looking to rent a car on a budget, consider a country with lower fuel prices such as Kuwait which has an average price of C$ 0.48 per liter. Hong Kong is another great country to visit if you aren’t worried about gas prices, which tend to be around C$ 5.10 per liter as of last week.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in France?
Prices for cars in France refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in France?
As of October 2025, there are 9,009 operators available to choose from for cars in France.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in France?
Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including France. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to rent a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred rental company before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in France?
When renting a car in France, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.
Why use momondo?
Why should I use momondo to book a car rental in France?
Booking a car rental in France via momondo could save you time and money. momondo provides you with a wide selection of options and cars as we search thousands of car rental websites and locations to enable you to make the best choice for your trip.
How does momondo help me find the best car rental deal in France?
Once you have performed a search for a car rental in France, momondo will show the results and enable you to find the best deal by using our filters; here you can narrow your search down by vehicle type, price, agencies and a multitude of policies that can apply.
Does momondo show car rental deals in France with free cancellation?
Free cancellation is a policy that can be filtered on momondo car rental searches for France and all other locations. Availability may vary by location.
Can I rent a car with a fair fuel policy in France on momondo?
Fair fuel policies are specifically available to select on momondo, allowing you to refine your search for rental cars in France.
Can I find a car rental in France which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?
Yes, momondo can show you specific deals which include enhanced cleaning on car rentals in France.
Can I search for rental cars in France with unlimited mileage on momondo?
Yes, momondo is capable of showing unlimited mileage car rental options in France.
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