What is the most popular car rental provider in France?

The most popular rental car company in France is Europcar. With prices on ECONOMY starting at $17/day about 348% more people book with Europcar than other companies in the country.

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

At $12/day, the cheapest car rental price in France was found in Mulhouse. On average, Mulhouse has the cheapest daily rental car price ($36/day), which is 41% below average price for cities in France.

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

Cars in France are to be driven on the right side of the road.

Popular Car Types in France

There are 88 rental agencies servicing France. These agencies, altogether, have 9,079 rental locations available. Need an affordable rental? small car is the cheapest car type to rent in France with prices from $22 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can rent in France:

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Q: What are the car rental prices for popular cities in France?

Out of all the popular cities in France, Paris is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $22/day. Renting a car in Paris is 35% cheaper than renting one in Poitiers where the per day rate is around $34. Other fairly inexpensive cities in France to get a rental car in are: Toulouse ($26/day), Lyon ($28/day), and Bordeaux ($28/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Paris should expect to spend around $22/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in France is Paris.

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France car rentals in 2026

Most popular company	Turo
Most common car type	Economy
Average price per day	$44
Cheapest price per day	$22

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

To get the best deal on a rental car in France, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $41, which is about 15% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest rental car company in France?

Free2Move is currently the cheapest rental car company in France with deals as low as $16.81/day found in the past two weeks. Ok Mobility is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $24.33/day.

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

Planning a car rental in France? January is the cheapest month, costing about $41 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $55. Monthly average rental prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$41

February

$46

March

$43

April

$50

May

$53

June

$49

July

$55

August

$54

September

$47

October

$48

November

$42

December

$54

What car do most people rent in France?

SUV rentals (BMW X3 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting France. Compact rentals (Volkswagen Golf or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Premium rentals (Mercedes-Benz C-Class or similar).

Which car rental 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?

Among the most popular cities in France, Paris offers the lowest average rental price at just $22/day. Other affordable options include Toulouse ($26/day), Lyon ($28/day), and Bordeaux ($28/day).

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Top rental agencies in France

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Avis

7.0

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125 reviews•366 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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Lutam

7 locations

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TOOSLA

2 locations

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NextCar

2 locations

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Veo Location

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Citer

126 locations

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LOCA MALIN

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Liigu

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Car rental FAQs

What is the most popular car rental provider in France?
The most popular rental car company in France is Europcar. With prices on ECONOMY starting at $17/day about 348% more people book with Europcar than other companies in the country.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in France?
At $12/day, the cheapest car rental price in France was found in Mulhouse. On average, Mulhouse has the cheapest daily rental car price ($36/day), which is 41% below average price for cities in France.
What side of the road do you drive on in France?
Cars in France are to be driven on the right side of the road.