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Cheap Car Rentals in France from C$ 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 27/2 and drop-off date of 29/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. 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 20 February 2025.

Most popular company

keddy by Europcar

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

C$ 53

Cheapest price per day

C$ 21

What are the car hire rental 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 5,680 pickup locations in France to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 February 2025.

Price

C$ 28 - C$ 40

Out of all the popular cities in France, Pau is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just C$ 28/day. Renting a car in Pau is 30% cheaper than renting one in Calvi where the per day rate is around C$ 40. Other fairly inexpensive cities in France to get a rental car in are: Figari (C$ 31/day), Toulouse (C$ 31/day), and Paris (C$ 32/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 C$ 32/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 20 February 2025.

January

C$ 48

February

C$ 55

March

C$ 51

April

C$ 58

May

C$ 66

June

C$ 72

July

C$ 75

August

C$ 73

September

C$ 63

October

C$ 66

November

C$ 56

December

C$ 72

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 20 February 2025.

In France, there are 8,860 active rental locations from 78 car rental companies. small car is the cheapest car type to rent in France in the past week - currently priced from C$ 24/day. View deals for 4 car types available to rent in this destination:

Economy

Economy

C$ 21+

Compact

Compact

C$ 24+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 38+

Standard

Standard

C$ 53+

Minivan

Minivan

C$ 71+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 62+

Mini

Mini

C$ 21+

Premium

Premium

C$ 54+

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 20 February 2025.

Small cars

C$ 41 - C$ 72

All Car Types

C$ 60 - C$ 104

To rent a small car in France, you would pay an average price of C$ 55/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a small car in France (~C$ 41/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 72/day). In fact, November is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for France. When comparing with other car types available for rental in France, renting a small car saves you 33% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in France, you would pay an average price of C$ 86/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in France (~C$ 75/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 105/day). In fact, January is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for France. When comparing with other car types available for rental in France, renting a medium car is 6% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in France, you would pay an average price of C$ 121/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a large car in France (~C$ 89/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~C$ 170/day). In fact, March is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for France. When comparing with other car types available for rental in France, renting a large car is 33% 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 rent a SUV in France, you would pay an average price of C$ 82/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in France (~C$ 61/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~C$ 102/day). In fact, March is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for France. When comparing with other car types available for rental in France, renting 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. Here are the best France SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in France, you would pay an average price of C$ 127/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a van in France (~C$ 86/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~C$ 186/day). In fact, January is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for France. When comparing with other car types available for rental in France, renting a van is 36% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in France, you would pay an average price of C$ 137/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in France (~C$ 90/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~C$ 218/day). In fact, January is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for France. When comparing with other car types available for rental in France, renting a luxury car is 41% 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 rent a convertible in France, you would pay an average price of C$ 115/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in France (~C$ 71/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~C$ 181/day). In fact, November is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for France. When comparing with other car types available for rental in France, renting a convertible is 29% 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.

Honda FitC$ 24/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit

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 20 February 2025.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in France, including those that serve Paris, Nice and Lyon. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

Free2Move

2109 locations

keddy by Europcar

692 locations

Sunnycars

685 locations

Europcar

557 locations

Hertz

478 locations

Rent@Car

444 locations

ADA

361 locations

Avis

354 locations

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 C$ 38. Data was last updated on 20 February 2025.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car rentals in France, including locations near Paris, Nice and Lyon. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Honda FitC$ 24/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Honda FitC$ 24/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Jeep CompassC$ 25/day
4
M
A/C
Jeep Compass

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in France, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 February 2025.
  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in France?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, NextCar (10.0 rating), LOCA MALIN (10.0 rating) and Virtuo (10.0 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in France.

  • What is the most popular car rental provider in France?

    With an average price of C$ 52/day, keddy by Europcar is the most popular car rental provider in France, booking 293% more rental cars than any other provider.

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

    At C$ 47/day, it is 37% cheaper on average to rent a car in Avignon than any other city in France. The cheapest price found in France was for C$ 31/day in Avignon.

  • 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 rentals in France cost an average of C$ 28 per day. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2025.
Honda FitC$ 21/day
2
5
M
Honda Fit
Honda FitC$ 24/day
2
5
M
Honda Fit
Honda FitC$ 24/day
2
5
M
Honda Fit

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 20 February 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 (C$ 13+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 13+

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 19+

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 25+

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