SIXT has numerous convenient locations for when you need to rent a car in France. This includes airport, train station and downtown branches in the cities of Paris, Lille and Bordeaux. When booking your car rental in France, you'll have your choice of sedans for touring the country, and even electric cars for city driving. SIXT offers affordable rates with unlimited kilometers on standard rentals. Throughout your stay, you'll also have 24/7 access to our English-speaking team of customer service representatives.
Book a car rental in France with SIXT and enjoy a variety of extras including GPS, an additional driver and child seats. Our fleet of new-model cars has something for everyone, including compact cars, sedans, electric cars, SUVs, station wagons and vans. Take advantage of our flexible rental periods and book a luxury car as a one-day rental for a road trip to Versailles. If you need a one-week rental for a ski trip to Mont Blanc, we can also accommodate your needs.
When driving in France, you should know that speed limits are 50 km/h in cities, and between 80-130 km/h on rural roads, highways and freeways. Driving is on the right side of the road, and right of way at unmarked intersections is given to vehicles to your right. All occupants of a vehicle must wear a seat belt. When entering many cities in France, you will need a Crit’Air, or clean air sticker, which you can order online. The price depends on the emissions of your car.
Take a trip in your rental car to Fontainebleau Forest that’s just a short drive from Paris. In the summer months, you can enjoy outdoor fun here like hiking, climbing or cycling. You might also enjoy relaxing on the beautiful beaches of the French Riviera. Take a boat ride and at night, try your luck at the casino in Monte Carlo.
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Don’t worry if your travel plans are uncertain. Book with the “Pay Later” option and cancel your reservation at no charge.
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