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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 13 June 2026.
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 ฿1,408, which is about 2,819% cheaper than the typical rate.
Alamo is currently the cheapest car hire company in France with deals as low as ฿23.82/day found in the past two weeks. Avis is another inexpensive option with rates as low as ฿28.16/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 (฿1,910/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
฿1,484
March
฿1,441
April
฿1,626
May
฿1,692
June
฿1,648
July
฿1,910
August
฿1,746
September
฿1,517
October
฿1,550
November
฿1,266
December
฿1,801
Which car hire company has the most locations in France?
Avis has 366 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 514 pickup locations in France to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 June 2026.
Among the most popular cities in France, Lyon offers the lowest average rental price at just ฿803/day. Other affordable options include Nice (฿1,255/day), Paris (฿1,381/day), and Figari (฿1,465/day).
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 13 June 2026.
this was the second time this summer I rented a car from AVIS. The first time they did not have the car I requested and had go to a different location in the town. the second time they brought a car out and again not the one I had requested, and the car was so filthy outside and when I opened the car door the inside has not been vacuumed and paper and plastic bottles were still in there. they the offered me another car that was again dirty on the outside. Not happy with Avis.
8.0
Very Good|Sep 2023
I did not realize when I rented the car that there were two parts of the airport… The Swiss and the French side. So first I went to the Swiss side and she said oh no, your car is at the French side. I went down there and he was very clear that I must not return the car according to the Maps that I had, but I was to use a Q code. It was the most aggravating, horrible, frustrating, and challenging return I have ever made in my whole life! I didn’t know how to get there. I tried several times, I went and scoped it out initially, and it was just absolutely awful. Trying to return the car. I have no idea why you have two separate rental areas in one airport.! Otherwise once I got there, it was quite easy and renting was just great.
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
Extremely long wait time, unacceptable/dangerous vehicle.
8.0
Very Good|Aug 2023
GPS in the car was not reliable.
8.0
Very Good|Jul 2023
For the first time ever (re car hire) it was a quick, easy, Painless experience
6.0
Okay|Jul 2023
Two main things: 1. Even though the site clearly says that the pick up is on the French side, nowhere it explains the implications of it. 2. I was renting a car in Geneva - Switzerland- but the car did not have the authorization to drive in highways of the country where the city is. What makes it worse is the fact that when asked where to buy, no one said that it could be purchased at the airport. So I now have a risk of being fined because I had to drive in Switzerland to buy what is needed.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in France, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 June 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and with prices around ฿1,169/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Enterprise Rent-A-Car is COMPACT, which starts as low as ฿746/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 Nice where rental cars typically will cost around ฿1,255/day (38% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in France was found in Lyon for just ฿720/day.
What side of the road do you drive on in France?
Cars travel on the right side of the road in France.
Car rentals by fuel type in France
Browse car rentals by fuel type in France. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in France. Deals were last updated on 13 June 2026.
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