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Cheap Car Rentals in France from $12

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in France with a pick-up date of 1/17 and drop-off date of 1/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental.
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France car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in France. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on December 18, 2024.

Most popular company

Turo

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

$41

Cheapest price per day

$12

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

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across France, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 5,550 pickup locations in France to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on December 18, 2024.

Price

$19 - $28

Out of all the popular cities in France, Bordeaux is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $19/day. Renting a car in Bordeaux is 32% cheaper than renting one in Bergerac where the per day rate is around $28. Other fairly inexpensive cities in France to get a rental car in are: Lyon ($20/day), Nice ($22/day), and Brest ($23/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Nice should expect to spend around $22/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in France is Nice.

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 December 18, 2024.

January

$34

February

$40

March

$37

April

$42

May

$47

June

$52

July

$54

August

$52

September

$45

October

$47

November

$40

December

$53

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.

Compare available car types for rental in France

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 December 18, 2024.

Small cars

$33 - $54

All Car Types

$45 - $78

To rent a small car in France, you would pay an average price of $42/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a small car in France (~$33/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$54/day). In fact, November is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for France. When comparing with other car types available for rental in France, renting a small car saves you 33% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in France, you would pay an average price of $68/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in France (~$51/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~$90/day). In fact, November is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for France. When comparing with other car types available for rental in France, renting a medium car is 6% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in France, you would pay an average price of $87/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a large car in France (~$69/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$111/day). In fact, January is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for France. When comparing with other car types available for rental in France, renting a large car 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 large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in France, you would pay an average price of $68/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in France (~$58/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$87/day). In fact, November is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for France. When comparing with other car types available for rental in France, renting a SUV is 6% 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 SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in France, you would pay an average price of $93/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a van in France (~$72/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$121/day). In fact, November is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for France. When comparing with other car types available for rental in France, renting a van is 32% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in France, you would pay an average price of $101/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in France (~$77/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$135/day). In fact, November is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for France. When comparing with other car types available for rental in France, renting a luxury 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.

To rent a convertible in France, you would pay an average price of $91/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in France (~$58/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~$126/day). In fact, March is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for France. When comparing with other car types available for rental in France, renting a convertible is 30% 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.

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Top rental agencies in France

Explore the leading car rental agencies in France known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in France. Reviews were last updated on December 18, 2024.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the France region, including those located within the Paris, Nice and Bordeaux area. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

Free2Move

2104 locations

keddy by Europcar

691 locations

Sunnycars

603 locations

Europcar

516 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 rental deals in France. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in France with an average daily rate of $26. Data was last updated on December 18, 2024.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car rentals in the France region, including options close to Paris, Nice and Bordeaux. To make sure you find the deal you're looking for, verify the details of the rental, such as car type, price, and pickup address.
Hyundai Accent$13/day
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Hyundai i10$15/day
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Hyundai i10$16/day
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in France, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on December 18, 2024.
  • Which car rental 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 rental car companies in France.

  • What is the most popular car rental provider in France?

    The most popular rental car company in France is Sixt. With prices on ECONOMY starting at $20/day about 77% more people book with Sixt than other companies in the country.

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

    At $18/day, the cheapest car rental price in France was found in Brest. On average, Biarritz has the cheapest daily rental car price ($24/day), which is 54% 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.

Small car rentals in France

Find small car rental deals in France from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in France cost an average of $17 per day. Price data was last updated on December 18, 2024.
Hyundai i10$12/day
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Hyundai i10$14/day
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Hyundai i10$14/day
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Car rentals by fuel type in France

Browse car rentals by fuel type in France. Currently, Gas/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in France. Deals were last updated on December 18, 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in France. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Gas/Diesel being the cheapest ($19+).

Electric

Electric

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

Hybrid

Hybrid

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