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● Paris airport car rental - This legendary city has entered popular culture as the City of Love, and when you visit it’s easy to see why. Leafy avenues, cosy alleys and exquisite architecture all conspire to steal your heart. Then there’s all the rich history to discover, the food to savour, the culture to soak in...

● Marseille car rental - This is the second largest city in France, and while it may not be the darling of the Riviera, it does have its own distinctive culture, quite unique from the rest of France. In fact, Marseille is something of a regional hub for entertainment and culture, boasting numerous museums, art galleries, cinemas and an important opera house.

● Bordeaux airport car rental - Now this is a truly special city. Half of Bordeaux is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, thanks to its high number of preserved historic buildings, but even the newer sections of the city are beautifully designed. A car rental in Bordeaux will also allow you to explore one of the finest wine regions in the world - not an opportunity to be missed.

● Lyon airport car rental - Ready your tastebuds: Lyon is the haute cuisine capital of the world, so there’s no better place to go for a discerning foodie. Even if you’re not much for fancy food, Lyon’s restaurants cater to pretty much anyone who just loves tasty dishes.

● Beauvais airport car rental - The north of France is often neglected when it comes to travel plans, but it really shouldn’t be. Beauvais is a gateway to the north, where travellers can discover some of the country’s finest cathedrals, medieval castles and some of the most important battlefields in European history, like Agincourt, Crécy and the Somme.

● Toulouse airport car rental - Sitting roughly halfway between Bordeaux and Marseille, Toulouse lies at the heart of France’s southwest. Featuring an old town characterised by red brick shops and churches, this is very much a university city with a lively culture that includes tea rooms, bustling food markets and a stellar (and varied) music scene.

Car rental suppliers in France

There are plenty of different brands offering cheap car hire in France, so with a quick search it’s easy to rent the perfect car for your France road trip. The wide selection of rental suppliers gives you the chance to pick from household name brands like Hertz and Thrifty or search out excellent deals from smaller brands like Autoclick and Keddy. 

France road rules

If you’re visiting from across the channel or from Down Under, the biggest adjustment with hitting the road in France will be driving on the right hand side of the road. It’s not as tricky as it sounds though - just be careful around intersections and you should be fine. The speed limit in urban areas is generally 50 km/h, but this can drop down to 30 km/h in some inner city areas - there will be signs to let you know. Outside of cities, limits vary a little according to weather conditions. In dry weather, the default speed limits are 90 km/h on rural 2-3 lane roads, 110 km/h on 4 lane expressways and 130 km/h on highways. When it’s raining, this changes to 80, 100 and 110 km/h respectively. When it comes to drink driving, don’t even risk it. The French are vigilant about their roadside checks, and the legal blood alcohol content is 0.05% which may put you over the limit after just one drink. One more thing to note is that unlike some other countries, there is no free right turn when a traffic light is red.