France | Cheap car hire
From the vibrant streets of the capital to breathtaking natural landscapes, France offers incredible diversity. Hiring a car gives you the freedom to go beyond typical tourist routes, discover hidden gems and create your own itinerary. RentyCars.com makes it easy to find the perfect car for your adventure.
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France | Popular car hire destinations
We offer extensive car hire services across the country, with convenient pick-up points in all major cities and tourist hubs. Whether you’re starting in the bustling capital, exploring the historic heartland, or arriving in the picturesque region France, a wide selection of cars awaits you. Explore our most popular city locations below to find the best deal.
Why choose RentyCars if France is in your plans?
With France on your itinerary, planning should be exciting — not stressful. We simplify car hire by comparing prices from leading international and local suppliers in a single search. With RentyCars you get:
Pick-up and drop-off your car at hundreds of locations across the country.
We negotiate directly with suppliers to bring you exclusive deals.
We work only with reputable, well-known car hire brands.
Many of our offers include free cancellation and changes.
Car Hire Destinations
Agen
car hire deals in 106 locations
Aix-en-Provence
car hire deals in 93 locations
Albias
car hire deals in 98 locations
Alès
car hire deals in 110 locations
Amiens
car hire deals in 93 locations
Angers
car hire deals in 93 locations
Annecy
car hire deals in 96 locations
Annemasse
car hire deals in 104 locations
Arras
car hire deals in 89 locations
Athis Mons
car hire deals in 105 locations
Aubagne
car hire deals in 106 locations
Auxerre
car hire deals in 103 locations
Avignon
car hire deals in 196 locations
Belfort
car hire deals in 88 locations
Bergerac
car hire deals in 222 locations
Besançon
car hire deals in 89 locations
Béziers
car hire deals in 208 locations
Biarritz
car hire deals in 178 locations
Blois
car hire deals in 97 locations
Bordeaux
car hire deals in 315 locations
Bourg-en-Bresse
car hire deals in 94 locations
Bourges
car hire deals in 105 locations
Brest
car hire deals in 109 locations
Brive-la-Gaillarde
car hire deals in 97 locations
Caen
car hire deals in 309 locations
Cahors
car hire deals in 88 locations
Calais
car hire deals in 182 locations
Cannes
car hire deals in 192 locations
Carcassonne
car hire deals in 89 locations
Cesson-Sévigné
car hire deals in 89 locations
Chalon-sur-Saône
car hire deals in 196 locations
Chambery
car hire deals in 180 locations
Charleville-Mézières
car hire deals in 90 locations
Châteauroux
car hire deals in 87 locations
Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
car hire deals in 89 locations
Clermont-Ferrand
car hire deals in 92 locations
Colmar
car hire deals in 88 locations
Compiègne
car hire deals in 92 locations
Couëron
car hire deals in 102 locations
Dax
car hire deals in 102 locations
Décines-Charpieu
car hire deals in 97 locations
Dijon
car hire deals in 93 locations
Dinard
car hire deals in 111 locations
Fleury-les-Aubrais
car hire deals in 98 locations
Fontainebleau
car hire deals in 111 locations
Fontenay-sur-Eure
car hire deals in 96 locations
Frejus
car hire deals in 94 locations
Geneva
car hire deals in 106 locations
Grenoble
car hire deals in 95 locations
L'Isle-d'Espagnac
car hire deals in 97 locations
La Roche-sur-Yon
car hire deals in 95 locations
La Rochelle
car hire deals in 90 locations
Laval
car hire deals in 88 locations
Le Creusot
car hire deals in 89 locations
Le Havre
car hire deals in 109 locations
Le Mans
car hire deals in 93 locations
Lens
car hire deals in 91 locations
Les Trois-Moutiers
car hire deals in 104 locations
Lille
car hire deals in 303 locations
Limoges
car hire deals in 198 locations
Lognes
car hire deals in 93 locations
Lorient
car hire deals in 107 locations
Lyon
car hire deals in 420 locations
Mantes-la-Jolie
car hire deals in 97 locations
Marseille
car hire deals in 315 locations
Massy
car hire deals in 90 locations
Mérignac
car hire deals in 97 locations
Metz
car hire deals in 93 locations
Montélimar
car hire deals in 100 locations
Montluçon
car hire deals in 106 locations
Montpellier
car hire deals in 261 locations
Mougins
car hire deals in 111 locations
Moûtiers
car hire deals in 109 locations
Mulhouse
car hire deals in 186 locations
Muret
car hire deals in 103 locations
Nancy
car hire deals in 98 locations
Nantes
car hire deals in 180 locations
Narbonne
car hire deals in 89 locations
Nevers
car hire deals in 107 locations
Nice
car hire deals in 294 locations
Nîmes
car hire deals in 186 locations
Niort
car hire deals in 91 locations
Paris
car hire deals in 1960 locations
Pau
car hire deals in 99 locations
Perpignan
car hire deals in 188 locations
Poitiers
car hire deals in 220 locations
Port-de-Bouc
car hire deals in 105 locations
Quimper
car hire deals in 92 locations
Quincy-Voisins
car hire deals in 111 locations
Reims
car hire deals in 93 locations
Rennes
car hire deals in 180 locations
Roanne
car hire deals in 88 locations
Rouen
car hire deals in 108 locations
Saint-Brieuc
car hire deals in 90 locations
Saint-Denis
car hire deals in 92 locations
Saint-Étienne
car hire deals in 89 locations
Saint-Malo
car hire deals in 107 locations
Saint-Nazaire
car hire deals in 96 locations
Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône
car hire deals in 108 locations
Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
car hire deals in 100 locations
Saint-Pol-sur-Mer
car hire deals in 97 locations
Saint-Quentin
car hire deals in 104 locations
Sainte-Eulalie
car hire deals in 99 locations
Strasbourg
car hire deals in 188 locations
Tarbes
car hire deals in 104 locations
Thionville
car hire deals in 87 locations
Toulon
car hire deals in 200 locations
Toulouse
car hire deals in 404 locations
Trappes
car hire deals in 109 locations
Trélissac
car hire deals in 94 locations
Troyes
car hire deals in 186 locations
Valence (Drôme)
car hire deals in 102 locations
Valenciennes
car hire deals in 109 locations
Vannes
car hire deals in 104 locations
Versailles
car hire deals in 94 locations
Vichy
car hire deals in 108 locations
Villeneuve-d'Ascq
car hire deals in 110 locations
Vinzelles
car hire deals in 94 locations
Viry-Châtillon
car hire deals in 99 locations
Vitrolles
car hire deals in 89 locations
Planning the perfect France road trip
A road trip is one of the best ways to experience a place like France. Consider a one-way hire to make the most of your journey — pick up in one city and return in another, with no need to backtrack. This gives you maximum flexibility to see more sights and spend more time exploring.
France through a driver’s eyes: general driving tips
With a developed road network, routes in France are easy and convenient, connecting major points of interest. Follow the local side of the road. Speed limits are strictly enforced. Watch for toll roads on major motorways and keep some local currency or a credit card handy.
What do you need to hire a car if France is on your itinerary?
While France has its own local rules that may vary, certain requirements are standard. Use this checklist to ensure a smooth hire experience.
Valid Driving Licence and IDP: Your standard driving licence from your country is the first step. For international travel, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is strongly recommended and often required — especially if your licence isn’t in Latin script.
Minimum Age Requirements: Most rental companies require drivers to be at least 21, and many set the minimum at 25. Drivers under 25 should expect a Young Driver Fee. Some locations may also have an upper age limit (e.g. 75+).
Credit Card for Security Deposit: A valid credit card in the main driver’s name is the global standard. It’s used to hold a security deposit for potential charges such as tolls, fuel or damage. Debit cards are rarely accepted for the deposit.
Proof of Identity (Passport): When hiring a car outside your home country
