France

Cheap Car Rentals in France from AED 103

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 1/9 and drop-off date of 21/9. 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 25 August 2025.

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

AED 219

Cheapest price per day

AED 103

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 25 August 2025.

There are 80 hire agencies servicing France. These agencies, altogether, have 8,957 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in France with prices from AED 103 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in France:

Economy

Economy

AED 104+

Compact

Compact

AED 108+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 140+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 344+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 286+

Mini

Mini

AED 103+

Passenger van

Passenger van

AED 198+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 122+

Compare car rental deals in France by type

Here are the best France small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best France medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best France SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best France van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Fiat 500AED 103/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500
Chevrolet SparkAED 104/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark
Kia PicantoAED 105/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

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 AED 172. Data was last updated on 25 August 2025.
Fiat 500AED 103/day
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A/C
Fiat 500
Chevrolet SparkAED 104/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark
Kia PicantoAED 104/day
2
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A/C
Kia Picanto

Cheapflights insights for France car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in France, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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

Book your car hire in France 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around AED 143/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 212% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in France?

Looking to hire a car in France? Goldcar Rental SP had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only AED 71.40/day. keddy by Europcar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at AED 113.05/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in France is January, when you can expect to pay AED 124/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in France is July (AED 203/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

AED 124

February

AED 147

March

AED 140

April

AED 182

May

AED 183

June

AED 188

July

AED 203

August

AED 195

September

AED 170

October

AED 170

November

AED 143

December

AED 177

What car do most people hire in France?

The most popular types of cars to hire in France are the following: Economy cars (Renault Clio or similar), Mini cars (Citroen C3 or similar), and SUV cars (Class Compact SUV or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in France?

Free2Move has 2,123 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in France at 778.

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 2,550 pickup locations in France to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 August 2025.

Out of all the popular cities in France, Bordeaux is the cheapest city to rent a car (AED 81/day). Other popular cities in France to get a cheap rental car are: Nice (AED 127/day), Lyon (AED 157/day), and Paris (AED 189/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 25 August 2025.

Sixt

7.6
Good
283 reviews218 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.3

Europcar

7.1
Good
223 reviews571 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
119 reviews197 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.8

Avis

6.9
Okay
116 reviews356 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.9

Hertz

6.8
Okay
286 reviews474 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.8

Dollar

7.5
Good
35 reviews140 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.7

Thrifty

7.0
Good
51 reviews149 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.3

Rent@Car

7.3
Good
10 reviews445 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.7

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.1

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in France, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 25 August 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in France?

    The most popular car hire company at France is Hertz. With prices on ECONOMY starting at AED 108/day about 327% more people book with Hertz than other companies in the country.

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

    At AED 69/day, the cheapest car rental price in France was found in Bordeaux. On average, Bordeaux has the cheapest daily rental car price (AED 81/day), which is 66% below average price for cities in France.

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

    Cars travel on the right side of the road in France.

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 25 August 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 (AED 28+).

Electric

Electric

AED 28+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 51+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 49+

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