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Our top branches in France

4.8
Pau Pyrenees Airport
24h Return
Route de l'aéroport
Uzein
64230
France
4.8
Toulon-Hyeres Airport
24h Return
Boulevard Marine
Hyeres
83400
France
3.4
Nimes-Garons Airport
24h Return
Nimes-Alès-Camargue-Cévennes
Saint Gilles
30800
France
4.7
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
24h Return
Parking P2 Loueurs
Blagnac
31700
France
4.6
Beauvais Airport
24h Return
Aéroport de Beauvais Tillé
Beauvais
60000
France
4.4
Nice Airport Terminal 1
24h Return
Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur Boulevard Maryse Bastié
Nice
06200
France
4.5
Deauville Airport
Route de l'aérodrome D74
Saint-Gatien-des-Bois
14130
France
4.7
Lille Lesquin Airport
24h Return
Route de l'Aéroport
Lesquin
59810
France
4.7
Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport
24h Return
Avenue Maurice Bellonte
Perpignan
66000
France
5.0
Agen-La Garenne Airport
Aéroport d'Agen-La Garenne
Le Passage
47520
France
4.7
Nantes Atlantique Airport
24h Pick Up
24h Return
Aéroport Nantes Atlantique
Bouguenais
44340
France
4.6
Geneva Airport (French side)
24h Return
Route Douanière BP 123
Ferney-Voltaire
01210
France
4.4
Clermont-Ferrand Airport
24h Return
Aeroport Clermont-Ferrand
Aulnat
63510
France
3.5
Corsica Bastia Airport
24h Return
Aéroport de Bastia Poretta
Lucciana
20290
France
4.5
Charles de Gaulle
24h Return
Terminal 2D niveau arrivées
Paris Roissy
95711
France
4.9
Mulhouse Basel Airport
24h Return
Aeroport de Bale-Mulhouse
Saint-Louis
68300
France
4.2
Corsica Ajaccio Airport
24h Return
Aéroport de Campo dell'oro
Ajaccio Cedex
20090
France
5.0
Avignon Private Aviation
335 Avenue Clement Ader
Avignon
84140
France
4.9
Strasbourg Airport
24h Return
Aéroport int. de Strasbourg
Entzheim
67960
France
5.0
Saint Tropez Airport
Aéroport La Mole
La Mole
83310
France
4.9
La Rochelle Airport
24h Return
La Rochelle Ile De Ré Aéroport
La Rochelle
17000
France
4.1
Corsica Figari Airport
24h Return
Route de l'aeroport
Figari
20114
France
4.8
Caen-Carpiquet Airport
24h Pick Up
24h Return
Route de Caumont
Carpiquet
14650
France
4.8
Poitiers-Biard Airport
Rue du Sous-Lieutenant Collard
Poitiers-Biard
86580
France
4.8
Brest Airport
24h Pick Up
24h Return
Aeroport Brest Bretagne
Guipavas
29490
France
4.5
Paris CDG Airport T2 E-F
24h Return
Terminal 2F - niveau arrivées
Paris Roissy
95711
France
4.4
Bergerac Perigord Airport
Route d'Agen
Bergerac
24100
France
4.8
Biarritz Airport
24h Return
11 Esplanade de l'Europe
Anglet
64600
France
4.7
Bordeaux Airport
24h Return
Parking de Location Avenue René Cassin
Merignac
33700
France
4.7
Montpellier Airport
24h Return
Aeroport Montpellier Mediterr.
Mauguio
34130
France
4.2
Chambery Airport
24h Return
Aéroport de Chambery-Savoie
Chambery
73000
France
4.7
Paris Orly Airport
24h Return
Aeroport Orly P3
Orly
94390
France
4.6
Marseille Airport
24h Return
BP 55 AP de Marseille, P 11
Marignane Cedex
13728
France
4.3
Paris CDG Airport T1
24h Return
Niveau arrivées Porte 26
Paris Roissy
95711
France
4.5
Nice Airport Terminal 2
24h Return
Car Rental Center Terminal 2
Nice
06200
France
4.7
Lyon St Exupéry Airport
24h Return
100 Rue d'Autriche, BP 154
Colombier Saugnieu
69125
France
4.7
Rennes Airport
24h Pick Up
24h Return
Avenue Joseph Le Brix
Saint Jacques de la Lande
35136
France
4.9
Nice Airport Van&Truck
24h Return
Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur Rue J.N. Cambillau
Nice
06200
France
4.8
Tarbes-Lourdes Airport
24h Return
Route de L'Aéroport
Juillan
65290
France

Discover France

Car Hire in France with SIXT

Say bonjour to one of the most beautiful countries in Europe and explore the diverse scenery on offer with SIXT car hire in France. Whether you need to hire your vehicle in the stunning southern region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, the captivating capital city of Paris or the beautiful Bordeaux in the south-east, SIXT has numerous branches for your convenience. Hire a premium convertible and travel through the wine regions with the wind in your hair. If you’re travelling with your family, get an MPV so you can fit everyone. With our friendly 24/7 customer service team and our competitive, affordable prices, car hire in France has never been so seamless.

SIXT Services in France

Perfect if you need either a long-term rental or a one-day rental, SIXT car hire in France is flexible and convenient. Pick between a range of car categories, including a minibus for if you’re travelling with a lot of friends and family or a luxury saloon model for if you want to make an impression while on business in France. With the option to add child seats, extra protection or an additional driver, you can relax knowing everything is taken care of.

Best places to visit in France

  • Visit Nouvelle-Aquitaine and enjoy the contrast of the wild Atlantic Ocean situated next to the peaceful Landes forest. The largest region in France, to see all that it has to offer you'll need a vehicle. Take your car hire up the coast to the port city of La Rochelle or, if you’re looking for more adventure, head down to France’s surf capital, Bordeaux, and catch some waves.
  • Take a trip to Paris where you can enjoy some of the most renowned tourist attractions in Europe, including the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower and the catacombs of Paris. Go a bit further afield and drive 45 minutes to the former royal residence, Palace of Versailles.
  • Take a step back in time and educated yourself on the D-Day landings in Normandy. Drive between the beaches or visit the D-Day Omaha museum in Vierville-Sur-Mer, which is an informative source on the beach landings in 1944.

Winter in France

France is a country with stunning landscapes and there’s no better time to enjoy it than summer. Visit the world-famous Dune du Pilat in the Arcachon Bay area and scale the tallest sand dune in Europe. Camp under the stars in Brittany and enjoy the rugged coastline and its plethora of fascinating beaches. Drive to one of the numerous national parks, such as the Pyrénées National Park, and hike up iconic mountain range.

Customer reviews & feedback

4.6
4.6423693
Based on 49652 reviews
from our Customer Excitement Score survey*

Listen to what our customers say

4.8
The way to SIXT
4.7
At the SIXT branch
4.7
Vehicle return

*Our Customer Excitement Score is based on a survey sent to all customers who booked in France. The score is an average of all customer responses.

Good to know when renting in France

How old do I have to be to hire a car in France?

In France you are able to hire a car from 18 years of age as long as you have held your licence for at least 2 years. There are certain restrictions on which car categories are available depending on how long you've held your licence. A small young driver fee applies to all renters under 25.

Do I need insurance to hire a car in France?

Your car hire package in France comes with Third Party Liability insurance which includes cover for personal injuries, material damages and damage to the environment. Extra protection packages are available as an optional add-on.

Can I drive my hire car from France to the UK?

Yes, you are able to pick up a hire car in France and drive to the UK. If you plan to use your car in the UK then a daily/weekly foreign usage charge will apply.

You can use all major credit and debit cards to hire a car in France. Prepaid cards and cash are not accepted.

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