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 Avis, and with prices around ฿1,167/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Avis is INTERMEDIATE, which starts as low as ฿1,091/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 ฿926/day (49% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in France was found in Lyon for just ฿802/day.

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

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

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

Out of all the popular cities in France, Lyon is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just ฿816/day. Renting a car in Lyon is 57% cheaper than renting one in Strasbourg where the per day rate is around ฿1,887. Other fairly inexpensive cities in France to get a rental car in are: Paris (฿1,092/day), Nice (฿1,275/day), and Marseille (฿1,363/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Lyon should expect to spend around ฿816/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in France is Lyon.

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France car rentals in 2026

Most popular company	Europcar
Most common car type	Premium
Average price per day	฿1,871
Cheapest price per day	฿740

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Popular car types in France

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In France, there are 9,129 active hire locations from 98 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in France in the past week - currently priced from ฿740/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

฿754+

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Compact

฿920+

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Minivan

฿1,835+

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Mini

฿740+

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Premium

฿2,548+

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Passenger van

฿1,701+

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Compact estate car

฿949+

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Compact SUV

฿976+

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Nissan Almera฿740/day

Suzuki Swift฿754/day

Hyundai i20฿790/day

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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 2,849% 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 ฿26.84/day found in the past two weeks. Alamo is another inexpensive option with rates as low as ฿32.49/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 ฿1,264/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in France is July (฿2,018/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

฿1,264

February

฿1,508

March

฿1,464

April

฿1,652

May

฿1,719

June

฿1,663

July

฿2,018

August

฿1,697

September

฿1,464

October

฿1,519

November

฿1,275

December

฿1,819

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 365 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?

Among the most popular cities in France, Lyon offers the lowest average rental price at just ฿816/day. Other affordable options include Paris (฿1,092/day), Nice (฿1,275/day), and Marseille (฿1,363/day).

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Budget

7.3

Good

120 reviews•99 locations

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Avis

7.0

Good

128 reviews•365 locations

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2.0

Poor|Oct 2023

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.

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National

6.8

Okay

15 reviews•101 locations

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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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2 locations

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Car rental FAQs

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 Avis, and with prices around ฿1,167/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Avis is INTERMEDIATE, which starts as low as ฿1,091/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 ฿926/day (49% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in France was found in Lyon for just ฿802/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

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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in France. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (฿44+).

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฿197+

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Petrol/Diesel

฿206+

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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 16 September 2026.

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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 ฿1,328. Data was last updated on 16 September 2026.

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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 2,849% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in France?

Europcar is currently the cheapest car hire company in France with deals as low as ฿26.84/day found in the past two weeks. Alamo is another inexpensive option with rates as low as ฿32.49/day.

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

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 365 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?

Among the most popular cities in France, Lyon offers the lowest average rental price at just ฿816/day. Other affordable options include Paris (฿1,092/day), Nice (฿1,275/day), and Marseille (฿1,363/day).

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 16 September 2026.

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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 16 September 2026.

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