What is the most popular car hire provider in France?

The most popular car hire company at France is Europcar. With prices on ECONOMY starting at HK$287/day about 117% more people book with Europcar than other companies in the country.

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

When visiting France, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Biarritz where rental cars typically will cost around HK$315/day (47% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in France was found in Paris for just HK$204/day.

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

In France, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.

What are the car hire 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 HK$218/day. Renting a car in Paris is 83% cheaper than renting one in Avignon where the per day rate is around HK$1,299. Other fairly inexpensive cities in France to get a rental car in are: Nice (HK$275/day), Biarritz (HK$315/day), and Marseille (HK$332/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 HK$218/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	Budget
Most common car type	Economy
Average price per day	HK$476
Cheapest price per day	HK$186

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Popular car types in France

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There are currently 9,136 hire locations operating in France spread across 98 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in France is small car at HK$186 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

HK$187+

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Compact

HK$216+

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Intermediate

HK$301+

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People carrier

HK$588+

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Mini

HK$186+

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Premium

HK$353+

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Passenger van

HK$367+

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Compact SUV

HK$218+

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Mini CountrymanHK$186/day

BYD e6HK$187/day

BYD e6HK$189/day

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

For the best savings on car rentals in France, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just HK$325/day – about 562% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in France?

In France, the most affordable car hire company right now is Hertz, offering prices from just HK$16.65/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is keddy by Europcar, with rates starting at HK$22.31/day.

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

Planning to hire a car in France? January is the cheapest month, costing about HK$318 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of HK$464. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

HK$318

February

HK$358

March

HK$346

April

HK$390

May

HK$417

June

HK$401

July

HK$464

August

HK$429

September

HK$371

October

HK$371

November

HK$331

December

HK$422

What car do most people rent in France?

Economy cars (Renault Clio or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting France. SUV cars (Mercedes-Benz GLA or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Toyota Yaris Cross or similar).

Which car hire 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?

If you're looking for the best car rental deals in France, start with Paris, where rates average HK$218/day. You can also find good prices in Nice (HK$275/day), Biarritz (HK$315/day), and Marseille (HK$332/day).

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Top rental agencies in France

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Budget

7.3

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120 reviews•100 locations

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Avis

6.9

Okay

126 reviews•368 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|Sept 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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Rhodium Locations in France

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DOODOO

2 locations

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Car rental FAQs

What is the most popular car hire provider in France?
The most popular car hire company at France is Europcar. With prices on ECONOMY starting at HK$287/day about 117% more people book with Europcar than other companies in the country.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in France?
When visiting France, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Biarritz where rental cars typically will cost around HK$315/day (47% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in France was found in Paris for just HK$204/day.
What side of the road do you drive on in France?
In France, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.