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Cheap Car Rentals in France from AED 98

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 6/5 and drop-off date of 7/7. 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 24 April 2025.

Most popular company

keddy by Europcar

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

AED 231

Cheapest price per day

AED 98

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 2,798 pickup locations in France to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 24 April 2025.

Price

AED 93 - AED 135

Out of all the popular cities in France, Nice is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just AED 93/day. Renting a car in Nice is 31% cheaper than renting one in Marseille where the per day rate is around AED 135. Other fairly inexpensive cities in France to get a rental car in are: Lyon (AED 112/day), Toulouse (AED 122/day), and Paris (AED 135/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 AED 135/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 24 April 2025.

January

AED 124

February

AED 150

March

AED 135

April

AED 176

May

AED 172

June

AED 187

July

AED 194

August

AED 190

September

AED 165

October

AED 172

November

AED 146

December

AED 187

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 24 April 2025.

There are 79 hire agencies servicing France. These agencies, altogether, have 8,889 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in France with prices from AED 98 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in France:

Economy

Economy

AED 98+

Compact

Compact

AED 104+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 168+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 303+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 203+

Mini

Mini

AED 85+

Passenger van

Passenger van

AED 314+

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

AED 116+

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 24 April 2025.

Small cars

AED 163 - AED 293

All Car Types

AED 226 - AED 401

To rent a small car in France, you would pay an average price of AED 216/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a small car in France (~AED 163/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 293/day). In fact, January is about 25% 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 28% 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 rent a medium car in France, you would pay an average price of AED 285/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in France (~AED 168/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 379/day). In fact, March is about 42% 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 saves you 5% 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 medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in France, you would pay an average price of AED 414/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a large car in France (~AED 245/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~AED 677/day). In fact, January is about 41% 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 28% 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 AED 312/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in France (~AED 228/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~AED 457/day). In fact, October is about 28% 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 5% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in France, you would pay an average price of AED 407/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a van in France (~AED 136/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~AED 713/day). In fact, September is about 67% 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 27% 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:

To rent a luxury car in France, you would pay an average price of AED 444/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in France (~AED 277/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 712/day). In fact, January is about 38% 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 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 convertible in France, you would pay an average price of AED 180/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in France (~AED 187/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~AED 471/day). In fact, April is about 3% 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 saves you 40% 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.

Ford FiestaAED 98/day
2
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A/C
Ford Fiesta
Toyota YarisAED 98/day
2
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A/C
Toyota Yaris

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 24 April 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in France, including locations near Paris, Nice and Antibes. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in France, including locations around Paris, Nice and Antibes.

Sixt

7.6
Good
285 reviews214 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 reviews196 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
276 reviews477 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

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 AED 186. Data was last updated on 24 April 2025.
These are some of the best options we've found for those looking for car rentals in France, including options within a close proximity to Paris, Nice and Antibes. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
Ford FiestaAED 98/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Toyota YarisAED 98/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Nissan SunnyAED 99/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Sunny

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in France, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 24 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 Hertz. With prices on ECONOMY starting at AED 91/day about 319% 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 97/day, the cheapest car rental price in France was found in Toulouse. On average, Toulouse has the cheapest daily rental car price (AED 133/day), which is 37% 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.

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 AED 154 per day. Price data was last updated on 24 April 2025.
Ford KaAED 99/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Ford KaAED 100/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Ford KaAED 100/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka

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 24 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 (AED 28+).

Electric

Electric

AED 28+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 40+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 28+

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