Car Hire France
Find the best car hire deals in France for your holiday or business trip with one easy search. Within just a few seconds we will search dozens of car hire companies in France. We search through car hire companies at all French airports and cities to find the best bargains on rental cars. Whether you're looking for luxury, budget, sports, 4x4, family, super mini, long or short term car hire, we can help you save money and compare prices. Hiring a car is by far the best way to take in tourist attractions at your own pace. Why not visit these top French attractions with your hire car
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General Information
Car rental insurance varies widely, so please review the information below prior to making your reservation. Regulations of the country where you rent the car will be in effect for the duration of your rental.
All our car rental rates include fire and third party liability insurance. Our inclusive rates also provide collision and theft coverage at an advance purchase discount. You may elect to decline collision and theft coverage.
If you plan to take advantage of coverage offered by your credit card, please contact your card issuer directly for details. Specific insurance information for your reservation will be printed on your confirmation voucher.
The following guidelines apply to rentals commencing in France:
Required Coverage
Fire and third party liability insurance is mandatory and is included in all rentals. Third party liability insurance offers unlimited coverage in case of damage or injury to people or property outside of the rental car.
Optional Coverage
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and theft protection are included in our inclusive rates at a discount. CDW, if purchased at the rental counter, costs approximately US$10 - US$80 per day. Theft protection, if purchased at the rental counter, costs approximately US$3 - US$18 per day. CDW and theft coverage reduce the deductible (responsibility of the client) to US$360 - US$4,155.
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) is available at the rental counter for approximately US$4 - US$14 per day. Super CDW may be offered locally to reduce the deductible as low as zero. Optional insurance coverage is available with select suppliers only, rates subject to change without notice.
Rental Restrictions
Most car categories can be driven anywhere in Western Europe without restriction. Due to insurance regulations, there are restrictions on luxury car categories and on travel in certain countries.
Discover France has special rental programs for driving into Eastern Europe. Please take a minute to ensure that your intended itinerary will be possible with the car you plan to rent.
Restricted Countries
Cars rented in France are not allowed into the following countries: Albania, Bosnia, Belarus, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Croatia, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey, Ukraine and Yugoslavia. Some luxury cars are not allowed into Italy.
NOTE: For an additional fee, travel into most or all of these countries can be arranged for specific car categories with advance notice.
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