Car rental in France

Europcar in France

Renting a car in France allows you to enjoy diverse landscapes from the stunning beaches on the French Riviera, lush Alpine villages, or the romantic lavender fields of Provence. If you’re coming to France for pleasure or business, Europcar has the suitable car rental for you. And if you’re traveling as a family there are several large models, as well as luxury options. 

Europcar France has 365 stations across the country; including French territories further afield in Martinique, and Ajaccio on the beautiful island of Corsica. If you’re flying in to France, you can pick up your Europcar vehicle in major airports such as Paris, Nice, Lyon and be on the road straight after you land. 

Europcar car rental specific offers and benefits in France

Europcar customers can benefit from several optional advantages when they rent a car in France. 

Get your return journey for next to nothing, with our One Way offer. Return your car to a specific station and you get your car rental for only €1. Why? Our vehicles are often needed the next day in other cities, but relocating them is expensive. By bringing the car back to a specific destination, you’re doing us a huge favor. With 48 to 72 hours to complete the journey, there are several different routes across France - never more than a few hours’ drive. Choose the most convenient route for you.

Driving in France

In France, cars drive on the right. At junctions, you must give way to vehicles approaching from both directions.

In France, it is prohibited to drive while using headsets or headphones, whether using them to listen to music or make phone calls. If you are caught, there is a €135 fine.

In France, you must respect the following speed limits: 130 km/h on autoroutes, 110 km/h on four-lane roads, 90 km/h on other road types, and 50 km/h in built up areas.

In wet weather conditions, motorway speed limits are 20 km/h less than in dry conditions. If your visibility is less than 50 meters, the speed limit is 50 km/h on all road types.

In France with Europcar

Family vacation? On business? Choosing Europcar for your car rental in France will make any visit stress-free. With a range of car rentals to choose from, Europcar France caters to all needs. From city and family options like Peugeot 208, VW Polo, Renault Megane; or luxury vehicles such as Audi A4 or Jeep Renegade. If you’re looking for something a little bigger, our van rental includes reliable models including Renault Master and Iveco Daily.

What not to miss while driving in France

France has one of the world’s most diverse and breathtaking sceneries. From the romantic wine regions of Burgundy and Provence, to dazzling seaside destinations like Marseille and Nice - not forgetting the iconic gem of Paris. Camping, skiing, trekking, beach or city break, France holds so many different vacation options that the hardest part will be choosing what to do.

We are proud to be European leaders in car rental. To find out more about the Europcar car hire experience, be sure to visit our car rental page!