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                France Car Hire Services

                Indigo Car Hire can offer car hire at many main airports, city locations and train stations throughout France. We have a number of France car hire suppliers that can offer a whole range of vehicles to suit your needs. Whether that be a large people carrier for the family, a small city runabout or an estate car for a ski break we can find the best all inclusive deal for you. Check our common FAQs in France here.

                During winter seasons some locations enforce a mandatory winter pack on all of their vehicles. This is to meet legal requirements within France, and this includes snow tyres and/or chains. We also have a whole host of various different optional extras from satellite navigation systems to additional drivers to help make your hire that little bit easier.

                It has recently become mandatory for the driver of a vehicle in France to carry a breathalyser kit. These kits can be purchased at local garages and shops for approximately €10. Its recommended to purchase two kits and always keep them in the vehicle. A fine will be imposed should the local authorities discover you are not carrying at least one unused breathalyser kit.

                France Car Hire With A Debit Card

                Most suppliers will accept only credit card as a valid payment method for car hire. To make hiring a car accessible to those who don’t own or wish to use a credit card, we arrange debit card car hire in France. However, the suppliers have some restrictions on the type of debit cards they accept, to check if yours is eligible, please contact us directly.

                Car Hire France Under 25 Years Old

                If you are under 25 years old, you will know it can be very difficult and sometimes impossible to hire a car. We have managed to arrange young driver car hire in France, the only requirement for this offer is that you must have held your full licence for at least 1 year. Please be aware that you will be subject to an additional young driver charge, which will be kept to a minimum.

                We’ve pulled together an example of some of the suppliers in France, their minimum ages and daily young driver surcharges.

                Car Rental CompanyMinimum Car Hire AgeYoung Driver Daily Surcharge
                Alamo21€32
                Avis21€32.60
                Budget21€32.60
                Dollar21€37.13
                Enterprise21€32.10
                Europcar22€37
                Hertz21€40.84
                Sixt18€32.50
                Thrifty21€48.04

                France Car Hire For Senior Drivers

                a lot of suppliers in France have a maximum ages limit of 70 in regards to renting a car. Whereas, with Indigo, we can offer senior driver car hire with no upper age limit at all as long as you hold a full driving licence. If you have any questions or would like to book senior driver car hire please give us a call on +44 (0)113 880 0748 or email us at [email protected].

                France Car Hire With Unlimited Mileage

                France is a large country with lots to see and do, if you want to see just small part of it you will be travelling quite a distance. This in itself is not a problem; however, some suppliers have mileage limits that are stipulated in the rental conditions. If you are to go over the mileage limit you can end up with a large fine. Save yourself the stress and the money when you book unlimited mileage car hire.

                Car hire at Ski resorts in France

                We can now arrange car rental near to most of Frances many ski resorts. With thousands of people visiting France each year to use its famous and exciting ski resorts. Indigo car hire can provide fully equipped hire vehicles with winter tyres, snow chains, ski racks and more. If you are interested in Car hire at Ski resorts in France please contact our team directly.

                Convictions and Points

                If you have a conviction or points in France such as a DR10 or IN10 maybe even an SP30 then please take a look at our page dedicated to hiring a car with a convictions , it is possible thanks to our fantastic new offer. If you want more information on Driving Convictions do not hesitate to have a chat with our team.

                Car Hire With No Deposit in France

                The deposit that comes with car hire can be hundreds, sometimes over £1000! If you are on a budget, you will not have the funds available for the supplier to be able to hold this amount on your card. We have the solution of no deposit car hire; however, this is subject to availability. Therefore, we have a second offer of low deposit car hire to make car hire more accessible to everyone.

                France Car Hire Locations

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                Indigo Car Hire
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                 7 reviews
                 by J Canty

                Have used Indigo on 3 occasions going to France. Always found them to have a friendly and efficient service.

                 by Aurelia Lange

                I really recommend Indigo for car hire abroad - We were struggling close to the time of our holiday in France to find a car hire service that would accept debit cards and the Indigo team were more than helpful around the clock to ensure we had everything in place. Thank you!

                 by mark prendiville
                efficient

                very quick , and helpful . Very efficient and friendly to deal with , also helpful answering any questions

                 by Mike
                Customer service

                Had been having so many dramas with other car rental companys & renting with a Visa Debit card. Many companys lying about ability to book with a debit card and then the small print telling me otherwise! Gave these guys a ring, spoke with fantastic guy called Matt who squared me away with a rental, great price in under 5minutes!

                Wish i'd have called them earlier!!!!

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                France Car Hire FAQs
                How old do you have to be to hire a car in France?

                To rent a car in France you usually have to be 21 years old or 25 for some suppliers. We have been able to ascertain young driver car in France however – as long as you have one year on your licence you’re good to go!

                What documents do I need to hire a car in France?

                To hire a car in France you must have your Licence, Passport and a Credit or Visa Debit Card.

                Can I hire a car in France with a UK licence?

                Yes, you can hire a car in France with a UK driving licence as long as it is at lease one year old.

                What do I need to drive in France after Brexit?

                You can still use your UK driving licence to drive in France (and other EU countries) after Brexit, but you will also need your proof of insurance, passport and a UK sticker on the rear of your car.

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