Car Hire in France

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.

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.

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.

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.