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Cheap Car Hire in France from R413

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 30/11 and drop-off date of 7/12. 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 hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in France. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 11月 2024.

Most popular company

Rentscape

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

R777

Cheapest price per day

R413

France car hire prices in popular cities

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across France, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 5,548 pickup locations in France to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 11月 2024.

Price

R502 - R1 323

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 15 11月 2024.

January

R620

February

R730

March

R694

April

R767

May

R858

June

R949

July

R986

August

R949

September

R821

October

R858

November

R712

December

R967

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.

Popular car types in France

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in France and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 15 11月 2024.

There are currently 8 679 hire locations operating in France spread across 77 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in France is small car at R413 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 330+

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 222+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Compare available car types for rental in France

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire 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 15 11月 2024.

Small cars

R679 - R3 108

All Car Types

R896 - R3 316

To hire a small car in France, you would pay an average price of R1 116/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in France (~R679/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R3 108/day). In fact, March is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for France. When comparing with other car types available for hire in France, renting a small car saves you 37% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in France, you would pay an average price of R2 150/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in France (~R854/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~R6 982/day). In fact, August is about 61% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for France. When comparing with other car types available for hire in France, renting a medium car is 18% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in France, you would pay an average price of R2 405/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in France (~R881/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R6 468/day). In fact, November is about 64% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for France. When comparing with other car types available for hire in France, renting a large car is 27% 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 hire a SUV in France, you would pay an average price of R1 594/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in France (~R652/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R2 667/day). In fact, November is about 60% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for France. When comparing with other car types available for hire in France, renting a SUV saves you 10% 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in France, you would pay an average price of R2 610/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a van in France (~R934/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~R9 209/day). In fact, September is about 65% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for France. When comparing with other car types available for hire in France, renting a van is 33% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in France, you would pay an average price of R1 862/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in France (~R1 146/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R6 345/day). In fact, November is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for France. When comparing with other car types available for hire in France, renting a luxury 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.

Ford FiestaR413/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Suzuki CiazR438/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz

Top rental agencies in France

Explore the leading car hire agencies in France known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in France. Reviews were last updated on 15 11月 2024.
Have a look at the top car hiring agencies available in France, including those that serve Paris, Toulouse and Bordeaux. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

Free2Move

2103 locations

keddy by Europcar

691 locations

Sunnycars

603 locations

Europcar

515 locations

Hertz

477 locations

Rent@Car

444 locations

ADA

361 locations

Avis

354 locations

Best France car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in France. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in France with an average daily rate of R579. Data was last updated on 15 11月 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals we've found on car hires within the France region, including options close to Paris, Toulouse and Bordeaux. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car hire options.
Ford FiestaR413/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Suzuki BalenoR417/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Baleno
Suzuki CiazR438/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in France, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 11月 2024.
  • Which car hire 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 car hire companies in France.

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

    At R661/day, it is 33% cheaper on average to rent a car in Paris than any other city in France. The cheapest price found in France was for R456/day in Paris.

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

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

Van hires in France

Find people carrier hire deals in France from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in France cost an average of R1 052 per day. Price data was last updated on 15 11月 2024.
To make it easier to find a van hire in France, we've compiled these deals for you, including pickup options near Paris, Toulouse and Bordeaux. To find more great van hire deals, make sure to check back soon.
Suzuki ErtigaR784/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga
Suzuki ErtigaR796/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga
Suzuki ErtigaR855/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga

Car hires by fuel type in France

Browse car hires by fuel type in France. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in France. Deals were last updated on 15 11月 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in France. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R25+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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