Car rental in Paris
Cars from local rental companies in Paris: pick your dates to see real cars with total price, deposit and insurance.
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Pick pick-up and drop-off dates — the form shows available cars, total price, deposit and insurance.
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Driving in France: licence and road rules
What you need to rent a car and drive here as a visitor. Rules change — check with your rental company before the trip.
An EU/EEA licence is fully valid in France, just like at home.
A UK licence is valid on its own in France — no IDP needed.
A US licence is legally valid, but rental desks or police may ask for an International Driving Permit — get one before you go.
Non-EU licences are valid for visitors but must be in French or accompanied by an official translation — an IDP serves this purpose and rental companies often ask for it.
Most autoroutes are tolled (péage); take a ticket and pay by card at the booth, or use the télépéage lane if the rental car has a Bip&Go/Ulys tag.
Tip: Cities like Paris, Lyon and Grenoble have low-emission zones requiring a Crit'Air sticker (rentals usually have one); watch for 'priorité à droite' at unmarked junctions.
How to rent a car
Four steps from choosing a city to getting the keys in Paris.
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Choose a city and dates
Pick where and when to collect the car. You can return it to the same place or, with many companies, in another city.
Pick-up and drop-off in the form -
Compare the cars
Each car shows the total price for your dates, the deposit, insurance, mileage limit and driver requirements.
All terms before you book -
Book online
The rental company confirms the booking. Usually a small prepayment online and the rest on pick-up.
Confirmed by the company -
Get the keys
Bring your passport and driving licence. The car is handed over at the office, the airport or, often, at your hotel.
Passport + licence
Car rental FAQ
The essentials, so you can plan your trip with confidence.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Paris?
It depends on the season, car class and rental length — longer rentals are cheaper per day. The form shows the total price with insurance once you pick dates.
Do I need an International Driving Permit to rent a car in Paris?
EU/EEA licence: An EU/EEA licence is fully valid in France, just like at home. UK licence: A UK licence is valid on its own in France — no IDP needed. US licence: A US licence is legally valid, but rental desks or police may ask for an International Driving Permit — get one before you go. Non-EU licences are valid for visitors but must be in French or accompanied by an official translation — an IDP serves this purpose and rental companies often ask for it.
Where do I get an International Driving Permit?
Get it at home before the trip: in the UK at PayPoint shops, in the US through AAA, in EU countries from the licensing authority or national automobile club. It is a translation of your licence and is valid only together with it.
What are the speed limits in France?
Typically 50 km/h in towns, 80 km/h outside towns and 130 km/h on motorways. Motorway 110 in rain; many departments allow 90 on rural roads where signed; novice drivers lower. Always follow the signs — cameras are common and fines reach you via the rental company.
Are there toll roads or vignettes in France?
Most autoroutes are tolled (péage); take a ticket and pay by card at the booth, or use the télépéage lane if the rental car has a Bip&Go/Ulys tag.
What is the drink-driving limit?
The limit is 0.5 ‰ blood alcohol (0.2 for drivers with a probationary licence (first 3 years)). The safest rule is not to drink at all before driving.
What to do in Paris?
Guided tours by local guides, programmes and prices are on our “Things to do in Paris” page.