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Paris

France

Europe’s most romantic city is a great place to pick up a car, whizz alongside the Seine, around the Arc de Triomphe or drive out to Versailles or Fontainebleau within an hour or so.

Bordeaux

France

Bordeaux, the elegant capital of France’s premier wine-producing region, drive along the Garonne or out to beautiful chateaux and villages like St Emilion.

Marseille

France

The busy, cosmopolitan port of Marseille is the perfect starting-point for routes to historic cities like Nimes, Avignon and Arles or seaside gems like Cassis.

Nice

France

Heart of the French Riviera, Nice is the ideal location if you want to experience the coast or the spectacular hairpin roads, beautiful villages and restaurants of the mainland.

Lyon

France

A sprawling city on the banks of the Rhone, Lyon is the ideal drivng location for trips to the Rhone Valley, the Beaujolais wine region, or following Hannibal’s footsteps into the Alps.

Toulouse

France

Toulouse is a unique city which includes a thriving cultural scene, with great routes to the medieval city of Carcassonne, hill towns like Albi and Castres, or the Mediterranean coast at Narbonne.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I drive a hire car from the UK to France and back?

Going from the UK to France by car involves travelling over the sea by ferry, or under the sea if you use the Eurotunnel. For this reason few, if any, car hire companies will allow you to make this kind of journey, and the ones that do will make you pay hefty fees. We would suggest you drop your hire car off in the UK, arrive in Calais by other means, and then continue on your journey with another hire car.

How can you help me find cheap car hire in France?

Because we work with all of the top car hire companies in France, we can offer you great savings on your rental, whether you are hiring a car for a single day or a whole month, just for yourself or for your whole family. When you are looking for car hire in France through Rentalcars.com, you can sort your search so that the cheapest cars will appear first.

Can I hire a car in France if I am under 25?

Yes you can, but be aware that you will most likely need to pay what is known as a Young Driver Fee. That said, not all car hire companies classify young drivers in the same way – some will charge the fee if you are under 25, while others will only charge if you under 21. Car class and engine size are two other factors which determine the size of the fee you have to pay.

On Rentalcars.com you can easily check which companies charge a Young Driver Fee – some don’t even make you pay a surcharge at all.

Which car hire companies are the best in France?

People might disagree about what ‘best’ means, but we’re here to tell you everything you need to know to make the right decision.

So what’s the most important thing you look for in a rental? Helpful service at the counter? An on-airport pick-up? A Full to Full fuel policy? A beautifully maintained, spotless car? Or is price the biggest factor?

Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find all the details on our Search Results page. Don’t forget to check out the ratings and reviews to find out what other people say about each company’s good points and bad points.

Top tip: Use the filters on our Search Results page to fine-tune your search, so you only see the cars that really tick all your boxes.