Cheap Car Rentals in France from $21
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in France with a pick-up date of 9/19 and drop-off date of 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental.
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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 September 4, 2026.
Most popular company | Europcar |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Economy |
Average price per day | $46 |
Cheapest price per day | $21 |
Best car rental deals found in France
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 $27. Data was last updated on September 4, 2026.
Smart Fortwo$21/day
Toyota Aygo$21/day
Fiat 500$22/day
Cheapflights insights for France car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in France, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
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 16% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest rental car company in France?
Free2Move is currently the cheapest rental car company in France with deals as low as $18.06/day found in the past two weeks. OK Mobility is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $29.95/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 $40 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $59. Monthly average rental prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$40
February
$46
March
$44
April
$50
May
$53
June
$50
July
$59
August
$53
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 (Toyota Corolla or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate rentals (Kia Sportage or similar).
Which car rental company has the most locations in France?
Avis has 368 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 650 pickup locations in France to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on September 4, 2026.
Among the most popular cities in France, Nice offers the lowest average rental price at just $24/day. Other affordable options include Toulouse ($26/day), Brest ($27/day), and Lyon ($27/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 September 4, 2026.
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Budget
121 reviews•100 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.3
Pick-up/drop-off
7.2
Value
7.2
Recent reviews
10.0
|Oct 2023All good
10.0
|Sep 2023Wonderful experience! Budget/Avis agents at the Geneva Airport (French sector) were very helpful and friendly, answered all my questions with patience and knowledge. The vehicle was above expectations (Renault Captur), comfortable, spacious, clean, efficient, equipped with GPS and a lot of automatic features that made driving worry-free and much easier. Price was reasonable, compared to other companies' comparable rentals. The return process at the Budget/Avis station (French sector) was simple and fast. I am totally satisfied with this rental and highly recommend Budget for the excellent price/quality ratio of their rental services.
8.0
|Sep 2023Isabella was very Nice to is at the counter.
8.0
|Aug 2023They charged extra for dropping off in a different location without mentioning it when I picked up the car or when I booked it
8.0
|Aug 2023It was quick service and efficient
4.0
|Jul 2023We had booked a car for 5 people and 5 items of luggage and had been assured it would be an Opel Mokka or similar which would have been a sufficient size. Unfortunately when we arrived we were given a Skoda Fabia which was in a lower size category to what we had booked. No alternative was offered and we had to remove the luggage shelf and lower shelf in the boot to fit in our luggage. Our 3 children also had to squash into the back seat for the duration of the holiday. Not very satisfactory.
1 out of 41
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Avis
126 reviews•368 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.0
Pick-up/drop-off
6.8
Value
7.0
Recent reviews
2.0
|Oct 2023this 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
|Sep 2023I 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
|Aug 2023Extremely long wait time, unacceptable/dangerous vehicle.
8.0
|Aug 2023GPS in the car was not reliable.
8.0
|Jul 2023For the first time ever (re car hire) it was a quick, easy, Painless experience
6.0
|Jul 2023Two 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.
1 out of 42
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National
15 reviews•101 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.1
Overall
6.8
Pick-up/drop-off
7.2
Value
6.6
Recent reviews
2.0
|May 2024$100 of surprise charges upon drop-off that could have been explained up front (one-way drop off fee, airport drop-off fee). These charges were not in the original agreement
2.0
|Jul 2023Disgusted that we had extra to pay when we were actually in car park picking car up , the car was dented ,scratched and interior very badly stained .we ended up paying more money for this bad car than for a previous rental for a c3 which was new and immaculate and bigger . Would not hire through you again
7.9
|Sep 2021I selected 2-doors Opel Corsa (or similar) but was presented a 2-doors Fiat 500. A bit of a dissappointment but it was in the same category and I couldn't complain for the price of 25€ / d. The young lady who signed us in was very kind, patient and helpful. Good experience.
10.0
|Sep 2021Staff was very helpful and accommodated our early arrival. We appreciated that they spoke English because our French was pretty limited.
1 out of 5
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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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DOODOO
2 locations
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in France, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on September 4, 2026.
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 $11/day about 409% more people book with Europcar than other companies in the country.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in France?
At $23/day, the cheapest car rental price in France was found in Antibes. On average, Calais has the cheapest daily rental car price ($37/day), which is 40% 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.
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 September 4, 2026.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in France. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($24+).
Electric
$24+
Gas/Diesel
$29+
Hybrid
$24+
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