Top 5 France FAQs
Further down the page you will find our different France FAQs however for ease of use here are our top five that we regularly get asked.
Can I Hire A Car Without A Credit Card In France?
It is possible when you book with Indigo to hire a car without a debit card in France. This is available via one main method please click this link for more information.
If I Am Over 70 Can I Hire A Car In France?
It’s a worry for many that anyone over the age of 70 won’t be able to hire, however this is only with a selected few companies and we are not one of them. We assure you if you are over 70 and are looking for a car in France (given that you are under 99) we can supply you with a vehicle. Some further information can be found here.
Can I Hire A Car In The UK And Take It To France?
You must make us aware that you are going to do this but yes you can. We can allow for cross border hire from the UK to France but it will involve extra costs, you will however have to call us to find out because these costs vary, but don’t worry we will always try and find the best price!
Is There A No Deposit Deal In France?
Unfortunately France is the one place we struggle to get a no deposit deal, the lowest deposit that we can arrange in France is 300 Euro which is still considerably lower than the normal deposits. For more information on low deposit deals please click this link.
Can You Rent A Car In France With Points On Your Licence?
Given that you don’t have more than six points on your licence then you can hire from us at France at any location. However this is different for major convictions in which you can refer to our convictions page located here.
Frequently Asked Questions – France
Car hire is a tricky subject at times, there are many questions about various terms and conditions, extras and more. We want to help our customers fully understand the process to the best of our ability so below we have three categories of FAQs in France, “Before Booking”, “Got A Booking?” and “After Booking”.
The different categories are in relation to the stage you are in the booking process,
Before Booking – for example would be about deposits, points, convictions and so on.
Have A Booking? – Your questions will be more tailored towards France’s road regulations, any additional extras that you can add or possibly about your confirmation letter.
During Your Rental? – As an example these questions will be more towards if you can extend your rental, what happens in the event of a breakdown and possibly about returning out of hours.
To reveal the FAQs click on the +/-
Can I Hire A Car With Convictions In France?
Yes you can, please refer to this blog for more information.
When I Hire A Car In France Can I Drop It Off In A Different Location Than I Pick It Up?
This is available yes, Indigo car hire can work out great deals for one way car hires in France. If you want more information on this then please click this link.
Can I Add An Additional Driver To My Hire Car In France?
Yes when you hire in France you can add and additional driver and you will be delighted to know that if you request this most of the time we can offer this for free!
Can Young Drivers Hire A Car In France?
Yes when you use Indigo young drivers that are under 25 can hire a car given that they are between the ages of 21-24 and have held their licence for over a year, if you want more information on this then please click this link. We truly are the hired company for young people!
Do You Have The Cheapest Car Hire France?
Here at Indigo we always receive a discounted price, this is down to the fact we receive discounts from our suppliers because of how much business we pass them and we can use these discounts for you. Therefor we get a cheaper price than most.
Do You Do Van Hire In France?
Unfortunately we don’t do van hire directly in France. You can however if you live in the UK hire a van here and drive it to France as long as you return it back to the Uk, however this does include Luton Vans as they aren’t allowed abroad.
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 Get An All Inclusive Car Hire Zero Excess And No Deposit In France?
In certain locations in France we can offer this to our customers, ask one of our friendly reservation agents for details on this offer.
What Are The France Road Regulations?
In France you are required by law to carry a reflective jacket, breathalyser, warning triangle (for every car that has 4 wheels or more), Headlamp beam deflectors and motorcyclists must wear safety helmets. You can find more detail on the very useful Rac page.
I’ve already booked a car in France can I add an additional extra?
Yes that’s not an issue at all, when you arrive at your location that you have booked at the desk you will be given the option of adding an additional extra. Further information on additional extras can be found here.
I booked a car in France but haven’t gotten my confirmation letter?
We often have an issue with confirmation letter especially so if you have a Google email address as we often get filtered into spam. If you can’t find it once you have checked your spam/junk then please call us on +44 (0)113 880 0748 so we can ensure that you get this.
I need to amend my dates and times for my France hire car, how do I do this?
Given that you have booked with us of course then we can amend your dates and times as long as its 48 hours before your booking. This is completely free of any cost but to do this you will have to contact us directly, the quickest method being by calling us on +44 (0)113 880 0748.
What do I do in the event of a breakdown?
Car’s breakdown it happens and sometimes there isn’t much you can do about this. In the event of a breakdown you are covered, the best way to go about it is contacting us directly and we will contact the company on your behalf. There are times when a breakdown is free but there are also times when it costs, for further details click this link.
Can I extend my rental in France?
That’s not an issue at all, given that the car is available when you want to extend if for of course. The charge however may change which is dependent on the prices at the time you extend, if it just so happens that the vehicle you are in is booked out and you can’t extend it then we will work hard to find you an alternative.
Got A Question?
Do you have a question that you can’t find the answer to above? Send us your question using the enquiry form and we will be happy to answer it for you. We promise to get back to you as soon as possible.
You can either fill out the enquiry form or contact us on +44 (0)113 880 0748 or email us at [email protected] and our experienced reservation agents will be happy to help.
