To drive a car hire in France, you must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's licence. For foreigners, an International Drivers License is highly recommended for picking up a car hire in any French city, such as a car hire in Nice.
France Age Restrictions
Generally, the minimum France age restriction for hiring a car is 21 years old, but can vary between car hire company and location. Maximum age limits apply in some locations; a young/senior driver surcharge may apply. Please check the Terms and Conditions when making an enquiry or booking.
Driving Distances in France
Avignon to Marseille - 105 kms (1hr/10 mins)
Biarritz to Bordeaux - 200 kms (2hrs/30 mins)
Bordeaux to Toulouse - 245 kms (2hrs/40mins)
Marseille to Nice - 205 kms (2hrs/15 mins)
Paris to Calais - 287kms (3hours/17 mins)
France Road Rules and Petrol Stations
General France driving information, laws, rules and regulations:
Driving in France is done on the right-hand side of the road.
Overtaking is on the left-hand side of the road.
Seat belts are mandatory.
The use of a mobile phone while driving in France is prohibited, with the exception of a hands-free system.
Drivers are to carry a valid drivers licence, registration documents and insurance documents at all times while driving.
Dipped headlights to be used at poor daylight visibility.
In most major cities you will find that many petrol stations in France are open 24 hours. Fuel tends to cost more when you buy it at a station on the highway.
Tolls in France
The toll highways in France are labelled as 'Autoroute peage' and marked by blue signs with the letter 'A' before the number. Drivers take a ticket on entering the road and pay according to distance travelled. The current cost is about €1 per 10 miles.
France Parking Information
Ticket machines are now quite common in many small towns. Most large cities have 'blue zones' where you display a France parking disc or ticket on the dashboard of your car when you park. These discs are available at police stations, tourist offices and some shops.
France One-Way Car Hire
Domestic one-way car rentals are unrestricted and free of charge within France, with the exception of Biarritz and the Isle of Corsica. There are fees for international one-way car rentals and not all vehicles are allowed.
We offer car hire in France at all major pick up locations together with a large car hire fleet, so make the most of your trip with a car hire in Paris and other great places in France from Auto Europe. For more information contact us on 0800 358 1229.
