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Cheap Car Rentals in France from ฿821

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 7/9 and drop-off date of 14/9. 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 2026

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 8 August 2026.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Premium

Average price per day

฿2,047

Cheapest price per day

฿821
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Popular car types in France

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in France and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 8 August 2026.
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In France, there are 9,131 active hire locations from 97 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in France in the past week - currently priced from ฿821/day. View deals for 3 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

฿933+

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Compact

Compact

฿1,011+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

฿1,256+

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Mini

Mini

฿821+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

฿1,099+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

฿1,306+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

฿1,389+

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Best car rental deals found in France

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 ฿1,084. Data was last updated on 8 August 2026.
Nissan Almera฿821/day
Nissan Almera
Found 08/07/26
Suzuki Swift฿933/day
Suzuki Swift
Found 08/06/26
GWM Ora Good Cat฿951/day
GWM Ora Good Cat
Found 08/06/26

Cheapflights insights for France car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in France, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in France?

To get the best deal on car hire in France, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ฿1,409, which is about 2,825% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in France?

Europcar is currently the cheapest car hire company in France with deals as low as ฿46.35/day found in the past two weeks. Rentscape is another inexpensive option with rates as low as ฿46.61/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in France?

The cheapest month to hire a car in France is January, when you can expect to pay ฿1,255/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in France is July (฿1,992/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

฿1,255

February

฿1,497

March

฿1,453

April

฿1,640

May

฿1,706

June

฿1,651

July

฿1,992

August

฿1,728

September

฿1,508

October

฿1,552

November

฿1,277

December

฿1,816

What car do most people hire in France?

The most popular types of cars to hire in France are the following: Economy cars (Peugeot 208 or similar), SUV cars (BMW X3 or similar), and Standard cars (Volkswagen Passat or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in France?

Avis has 367 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Lutam has the second-highest number of locations in France at 7.

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 649 pickup locations in France to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 8 August 2026.

Among the most popular cities in France, Lyon offers the lowest average rental price at just ฿810/day. Other affordable options include Nice (฿1,266/day), Marseille (฿1,352/day), and Paris (฿1,364/day).

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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 8 August 2026.

Budget

7.3
Good
123 reviews•100 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.2

Avis

6.9
Okay
127 reviews•367 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.0

National

6.7
Okay
16 reviews•101 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.5

Lutam

7 locations
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Loc’Evasion

2 locations
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NextCar

2 locations
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Rhodium

68 locations
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DOODOO

2 locations
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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 8 August 2026.

  • 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 Rentscape, and with prices around ฿1,221/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Rentscape is MINI, which starts as low as ฿903/day.

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

    When visiting France, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Lyon where rental cars typically will cost around ฿810/day (56% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in France was found in Lyon for just ฿622/day.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in France?

    Cars travel on the right side of the road in France.

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