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Cheap Car Hire in France from R439

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 12/1 and drop-off date of 14/1. 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 18 December 2024.

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

R654

Cheapest price per day

R439

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 18 December 2024.

January

R612

February

R720

March

R666

April

R756

May

R846

June

R936

July

R972

August

R936

September

R810

October

R846

November

R720

December

R954

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 18 December 2024.

There are currently 8 689 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 R439 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 158+

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 472+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R2 027+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

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 18 December 2024.

Small cars

R480 - R1 972

All Car Types

R555 - R2 370

To hire a small car in France, you would pay an average price of R972/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in France (~R480/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R1 972/day). In fact, November is about 51% 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 30% 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 R1 391/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in France (~R483/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~R2 745/day). In fact, November is about 66% 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 1% 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 040/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a large car in France (~R599/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R6 375/day). In fact, October is about 71% 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 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.

To hire a SUV in France, you would pay an average price of R1 432/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in France (~R549/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R2 469/day). In fact, November is about 62% 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 is 4% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in France, you would pay an average price of R1 763/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a van in France (~R920/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R4 781/day). In fact, September is about 48% 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 22% 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 420/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in France (~R1 130/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R6 254/day). In fact, November is about 21% 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 3% 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.

Suzuki CiazR439/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Suzuki BalenoR443/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Baleno

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 18 December 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

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 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 R806. Data was last updated on 18 December 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.
Suzuki CiazR439/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Volkswagen Polo VivoR443/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Toyota Corolla QuestR549/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in France, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 December 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 most popular car hire provider in France?

    When hiring a car in France, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Budget, and with prices around R776/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Budget is ECONOMY, which starts as low as R398/day.

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

    At R613/day, it is 0% cheaper on average to rent a car in Paris than any other city in France. The cheapest price found in France was for R381/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 340 per day. Price data was last updated on 18 December 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 ErtigaR1 085/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga
Suzuki ErtigaR1 138/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga
Suzuki ErtigaR1 162/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 18 December 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 (R35+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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