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Sixt car hire France will get your trip off to the right start no matter what kind of rental service you are looking for. With over 130 French car rental locations situated throughout the country, including all major cities and airports, our comprehensive services will always be at hand. During your stay in France you may be interested in hiring an economy car to get yourself between destinations and attractions at a low cost, a convertible hire to enjoy the often scorching weather in the south or even a van hire if you are relocating and are beginning life as an expat. No matter your requirements, budget or party size, Sixt will have the ideal car hire for your in France at a great price. Our car hire France services also include optional extras such as unlimited mileage, damage protection and Sat Nav - to ensure that your rental experience with us is without limits, restriction or compromise.
Driving Tips and Rules in France
When driving your rental car in France it is important to remember that the rules of the road may differ to those of your own country - especially for those coming from the UK. When you hire a car in France from Sixt, firstly remember that you must drive on the right-hand side of the road and overtake on the left. Other imperative rules include:- ✔ Carry two NF certified breathalysers, as an unused one must be produced upon request
- ✔ Reflective jackets and a warning triangle are also compulsory
- ✔ You must not carry any device capable of detecting speed cameras; this feature and warning system on SAT NAVs must be disabled
- ✔ The speed limit on motorways is 80 mph (130km/h) and in urban areas it is 31 mph (50km/h)
The above are just a few of the unique points to remember when driving your car hire in France. To further assist you during your time in France and to ensure your safety we have produced a full set of guides for driving in different countries, including driving tips in France.
- ✔ Reflective jackets and a warning triangle are also compulsory
- ✔ You must not carry any device capable of detecting speed cameras; this feature and warning system on SAT NAVs must be disabled
- ✔ The speed limit on motorways is 80 mph (130km/h) and in urban areas it is 31 mph (50km/h)
The above are just a few of the unique points to remember when driving your car hire in France. To further assist you during your time in France and to ensure your safety we have produced a full set of guides for driving in different countries, including driving tips in France.
Making the most of your Car Rental France
With our 130+ car hire France locations, you will be spoilt for choice of where to drive yourself and what to see. You could start with the capital city, pick up your Paris car hire and explore the culture and history of this wonderful city for yourself. Avoiding the often over crowded public transport system with your rental will reduce the stress of your trip and also enable you to pack more in. Heading out of the major cities will provide you with a different perspective on the French way of life. Hire a car in the South of France and drive down the open roads of Provence, discover stunning rural towns and beautiful lakes. With endless possibilities for exploration in a Sixt car hire - the only thing missing from the perfect French holiday is you!
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Good to know when renting in France
Car rental under 25 in France
The minimum age for a SIXT rental in France is 18, with a driver’s license held for at least 2 years. Some car categories have a higher minimum age, and an underage driver fee applies to those under 25.
Documents you need to rent a car in France
You must have a valid driver’s license, plus an ID or passport for a SIXT rental in France. If your license uses a non-Roman alphabet like Cyrillic or Arabic, you will also need an international driving permit.
Cross-border travel
We divide countries in Europe into three zones, and which you can take your rental car into depends on your selected car category. An additional fee may be charged for permission to travel abroad.
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FAQs about rentals in France
Payment methods
At SIXT locations in France, we accept credit and debit cards from internationally recognized companies like Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Prepaid cards and cash are not accepted.
One-way car rental in France
One-way rentals between locations in France in different cities are possible for an additional fee. One-way rentals between SIXT locations in the same city are allowed at no extra charge, with the exception of some stations.
Flexible rental options
Don’t worry if your travel plans are uncertain. Book with the “Pay Later” option and cancel your reservation at no charge.
What's the minimum age to rent a car in France?
To rent a car with SIXT at France you need to be at least 18 with a valid license. Some car categories have a higher minimum rental age, and an underage driver fee may apply.
Can I modify, extend, or cancel my reservation?
At SIXT you can either pay online or when you pick up your car in France.
What documents do I need to rent a car in France?
You need a valid driver’s license held for at least 1 year, depending on the car category. You might also need an International Driving Permit or official translation of the license.
Can I book a long-term car rental in France?
Whether you’re planning to stay in France or travel beyond, it’s easy to reserve a long-term rental. Enter your trip dates and pick-up/drop-off locations and we’ll find you affordable long-term car rental deals.
Do I need to purchase insurance or protection packages with my rental in France?
A damage waiver is included with your car rental. You can add other protection products to reduce your excess.
Explore our car rental locations in France
- Agen
- Ain
- Aix-en-Provence
- Ajaccio
- Alsace
- Amélie-les-Bains-Palalda
- Amiens
- Angers
- Anglet
- Annecy
- Antibes
- Antony
- Aquitaine
- Ardèche
- Arpajon
- Asnières-sur-Seine
- Athis Mons
- Aubagne
- Aulnat
- Auxerre
- Avignon
- Bastia
- Bayonne
- Beauvais
- Bergerac
- Beziers
- Biarritz
- Blagnac
- Bordeaux
- Bouguenais
- Boulogne-Billancourt
- Brest
- Bretigny-sur-Orge
- Brittany
- Bron
- Burgundy
- Caen
- Calvi
- Cannes
- Centre
- Chalon-sur-Saône
- Chambery
- Chambray les Tours
- Champagne Ardenne
- Cherbourg-Octeville
- Chessy
- Clermont Ferrand
- Coignières
- Colmar
- Corbeil-Essonnes
- Corsica
- Courbevoie
- Dammarie les Lys
- Dijon
- Dunkerque
- Entzheim
- Épinay-sur-Seine
- Ferney-Voltaire
- Figari
- Fleury les Aubrais
- Franche Comté
- French Riviera
- Geneva
- Gironde
- Grenoble
- Guipavas
- Harfleur
- Hyeres
- Ile de France
- Ivry-sur-Seine
- Juan les Pins
- La Chapelle-Saint-Luc
- La Défense
- La Mole
- La Rochelle
- La Valette-du-Var
- Landes (40)
- Languedoc-Roussillon
- Le Creusot
- Le Haillan
- Le Havre
- Le Mans
- Le Passage
- Les Ulis
- Lesquin
- Levallois-Perret
- Lille
- Limoges
- Loire Valley
- Lucciana
- Lyon
- Mantes-la-Jolie
- Marcq en Baroeul
- Marignane
- Marne-la-Vallée
- Marseille
- Massy
- Mauguio
- Melun
- Merignac
- Metz
- Midi Pyrénées
- Montceau-les-Mines
- Montévrain
- Montpellier
- Mulhouse
- Nancy
- Nanterre
- Nantes
- Neuilly Sur Seine
- Nice
- Nimes
- Nord
- Nord Pas de Calais
- Normandie
- Orleans
- Orly
- Paris
- Pau
- Pays de la Loire
- Perpignan
- Picardie
- Pierrelaye
- Poitiers
- Poitou Charentes
- Pyrénées-Atlantiques (64)
- Reims
- Rennes
- Rhones-Alpes
- Roissy
- Rouen
- Saint Etienne
- Saint Ouen
- Saint Tropez
- Saint-Denis
- Saint-Gatien-des-Bois
- Saint-Germain-en-Laye
- Saint-Herblain
- Saint-Louis
- Saint-Malo
- Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
- Saint-Quentin en Yvelines
- Saint-Raphaël
- Sevran
- Souffelweyersheim
- Strasbourg
- Suresnes
- Tarbes
- Toulon
- Toulouse
- Tours
- Trappes
- Trouville-sur-Mer
- Troyes
- Uzein
- Valence
- Vannes
- Var
- Vélizy-Villacoublay
- Versailles
- Villebon-sur-Yvette
- Villefranche-sur-Saône
- Vincennes
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Check out our airport locations in France
- Agen-La Garenne Airport
- Avignon Private Aviation
- Beauvais Airport
- Bergerac Perigord Airport
- Biarritz Airport
- Bordeaux Airport
- Brest Airport
- Caen-Carpiquet Airport
- Chambery Airport
- Clermont-Ferrand Airport
- Corsica Ajaccio Airport
- Corsica Bastia Airport
- Corsica Figari Airport
- Deauville Airport
- Geneva Airport french sector
- La Rochelle Airport
- Lille Lesquin Airport
- Lyon St Exupéry Airport
- Marseille Airport
- Montpellier Airport
- Mulhouse Basel Airport
- Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Nice Airport
- Nice Airport Van&Truck
- Nimes-Garons Airport
- Paris CDG Airport T1
- Paris CDG Airport T2 E-F
- Paris Charles de Gaulle AP
- Paris Orly Airport
- Pau Pyrenees Airport
- Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport
- Poitiers-Biard Airport
- Rennes Airport
- Saint Tropez Airport
- Strasbourg Airport
- Tarbes-Lourdes Airport
- Toulon-Hyeres Airport
- Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
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