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Cheap Car Rentals in France from HK$215

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 5-5 and drop-off date of 12-5. 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 rentals in 2025

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 14 April 2025.

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

HK$415

Cheapest price per day

HK$215

What are the car hire 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 2,796 pickup locations in France to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 14 April 2025.

Price

HK$274 - HK$518

Out of all the popular cities in France, Nice is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just HK$274/day. Renting a car in Nice is 47% cheaper than renting one in Lyon where the per day rate is around HK$518. Other fairly inexpensive cities in France to get a rental car in are: Paris (HK$306/day), Rennes (HK$355/day), and Calvi (HK$459/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$306/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in France is Paris.

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 14 April 2025.

January

HK$263

February

HK$317

March

HK$294

April

HK$348

May

HK$364

June

HK$395

July

HK$410

August

HK$403

September

HK$348

October

HK$364

November

HK$310

December

HK$395

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 rent in France and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 14 April 2025.

There are currently 8,884 hire locations operating in France spread across 79 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in France is small car at HK$343 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

HK$276+

Compact

Compact

HK$335+

Intermediate

Intermediate

HK$443+

SUV

SUV

HK$539+

People carrier

People carrier

HK$599+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

HK$539+

Mini

Mini

HK$290+

Premium

Premium

HK$579+

Compare available car types for rental in France

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 14 April 2025.

Small cars

HK$265 - HK$833

All Car Types

HK$291 - HK$934

To hire a small car in France, you would pay an average price of HK$470/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in France (~HK$265/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~HK$833/day). In fact, January is about 44% 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, hiring a small car saves you 14% 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 HK$561/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in France (~HK$263/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~HK$1,002/day). In fact, February is about 54% 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, hiring a medium 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. 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 HK$629/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a large car in France (~HK$326/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~HK$1,168/day). In fact, September is about 49% 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, hiring a large car is 14% 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 HK$557/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in France (~HK$296/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~HK$1,194/day). In fact, January is about 47% 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, hiring a SUV is 2% 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 van in France, you would pay an average price of HK$698/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a van in France (~HK$287/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~HK$1,791/day). In fact, February is about 59% 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, hiring 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:

Mini CountrymanHK$343/day
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Mini Countryman

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 14 April 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in France, including those serving the greater Paris, Nice and Nantes area. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

Sixt

7.6
Good
285 reviews213 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.3

Europcar

7.1
Good
221 reviews557 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.0
Good
126 reviews195 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.8

Avis

6.9
Okay
114 reviews355 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.9

Hertz

6.8
Okay
275 reviews477 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.9

Dollar

7.4
Good
36 reviews151 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.6

Thrifty

6.8
Okay
52 reviews152 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.1

keddy by Europcar

7.8
Good
7 reviews696 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.6

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.4

Best France car rental deals found

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 HK$506. Data was last updated on 14 April 2025.
We've found these great deals on car rentals in France, including options within the Paris, Nice and Nantes area. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Mini CountrymanHK$343/day
2
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A/C
Mini Countryman
Hyundai i20HK$383/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i20
Mini CountrymanHK$416/day
2
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A/C
Mini Countryman

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in France, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 April 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in France?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, NextCar (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?

    The most popular car hire company at France is keddy by Europcar. With prices on ECONOMY starting at HK$156/day about 118% more people book with keddy by 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 Nice where rental cars typically will cost around HK$313/day (21% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in France was found in Paris for just HK$269/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.

Small car rentals in France

Find small car rental deals in France from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in France cost an average of HK$462 per day. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2025.
Mini CountrymanHK$215/day
2
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A/C
Mini Countryman
Mini CountrymanHK$266/day
2
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A/C
Mini Countryman
Mini CountrymanHK$268/day
2
M
A/C
Mini Countryman

Luxury car rentals in France

Find luxury car rental deals in France from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in France cost an average of HK$751 per day. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2025.
There are several options when it comes to renting a luxury car in France, including options around Paris, Nice and Nantes. Make sure to compare the details of each deal to find the one that is right for you.
Mercedes-Benz E-ClassHK$563/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-ClassHK$693/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-ClassHK$772/day
5
M
Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Van rentals in France

Find van rental deals in France from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van hires in France cost an average of HK$707 per day. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2025.
To help you find the right van rental during your time in France, we've assembled these deals, with options in the Paris, Nice and Nantes area. To give users even more options, we're frequently updating deals, so check back soon if you don't see one you like.
Toyota NoahHK$457/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Noah
Toyota NoahHK$461/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Noah
Toyota NoahHK$473/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Noah

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 14 April 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in France. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (HK$37+).

Electric

Electric

HK$37+

Hybrid

Hybrid

HK$57+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

HK$52+

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