From Nice to Toulouse: car rental in France is ideal to get the most out of your holiday. That way, you don't have to drive all that way to France and can still explore France at your own pace. On y va! Tour the world-famous French wine regions such as Bordeaux, Burgundy or Alsace. Along the way, enjoy the culture and history you encounter in French villages and towns. Take a road trip through Provence and its endless lavender fields. France's many faces and good road network make this the perfect destination to explore with the freedom of a rental car.
Car rental through Sunny Cars means carefree enjoyment of car journeys during your holiday. The advantage of our all-inclusive car hire formula is that all the important things around car hire are already included. Need to take out extra insurance? Not necessary, because your rental includes good indemnity insurance, comprehensive third-party insurance and all other insurances you need. Moreover, we will refund your excess in case of accidental damage. Want to take a round trip to see as much as possible? Drive as far as you want with the unlimited mileage included with your rental car in France, because you're renting mileage free! Whatever your plans, with all-in car rental from Sunny Cars you're always in the right place.
Where not, we'd better say. You'll find car rental companies all over France where you can pick up your 100% hassle-free rental car, both on the mainland and Corsica. You can pick up your rental car in France in the following ways:
Sunny Cars makes car rental in France easy and worry-free. But did you know you can customise your car rental even more with our services? When selecting your rental car in the reservation process, you can filter the services you want.
France is a popular car rental destination, which means waiting and handling times at the counter can increase, especially in high season. Want to pick up your rental car as quickly as possible? Then choose the Online Check-in service. Here you have already read and filled in the rental contract online in advance. At the desk of the local rental company, all you have to do is sign the contract and you can hit the French roads!
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Busy days on the roads in France
France's roads can be particularly busy during national holidays and in the summer months, especially around July and August when many French people go on holiday and tourists visit the country. Traffic also peaks during school holidays and public holidays.
Paying tolls in France
In France, you pay toll on many motorways. This can be done through toll booths where you pay by cash or credit card.
Refuelling in France
When refuelling in France, you will find petrol stations called ‘station-service’. Petrol is often referred to as ‘essence’ and diesel as ‘gazole’.
Crossing the border from France
When planning a trip from France to neighbouring countries with a rental car, it is mandatory to apply for a cross border permit in advance when booking your rental car.
Destinations in France
In France, it is not possible to rent a car without a credit card. It is compulsory to have a credit card with PIN on the name of main driver. In addition, you must have enough spending power to pay the deposit.
In France, you usually have to be 25 years old to rent a car, even 26 for some cars. It is (almost) always possible to lower the minimum age, although this depends on the category of rental car. There is no maximum age limit for car rentals in France. To make sure you can rent a car check the specific conditions.
In France, you can rent a car through Sunny Cars in many destinations. The most popular destinations for car rental in France are Bastia, Marseille and Nice. See the map block above for all car rental destinations in France.
The cost of renting a car in France depends on several factors, such as the type of car, pick-up and drop-off location and any extras such as GPS or child seats. In addition, rates vary by season and there is a difference between local partners. Enter your travel details on the Sunny Cars website for a price indication.
It is possible to cross the border from France with a rental car, but crossing borders must be requested in advance and is not allowed with an electric rental car. Check the specific conditions to see which countries you can travel to from France and any additional costs for crossing borders.
Exploring France with a rental car offers the ultimate feeling of freedom to travel at your own pace. Whether you want to cruise through the rolling vineyards of Bordeaux, discover hidden beaches along the French Riviera, or visit the historic battlefields of Normandy, a rental car will take you to the most beautiful places.
With around one million kilometres of roads, France has the largest road network in Europe. Most of these roads are paved, in some rural areas you may encounter unpaved roads.There are three types of roads in France. The Autoroutes (Anummer roads) are motorways. There are also the Routes nationales (N number roads), which are national roads with 2 to 4 lanes. Routes départementales (D-numbered roads) are roads maintained by the departments of France. Finally, there are local roads, or Routes communales (C-numbered roads). These are sometimes unpaved roads.
Which category of rental car suits your holiday? Practical and short trips, for example to pick up breakfast at the local boulangerie, are fine with the Small or Economy category. Want to take a long trip around France? Then choose a car from the Compact category or higher. If you go into the mountains, we recommend a rental car from the Comfort category or higher, due to its power.
The best time to visit France is from April to June and from September to October, when the weather is pleasant and the tourist crowds are less.
France is world-famous for its gastronomy. Enjoy a plateau de fromages (cheese board), coq au vin, and a glass of Bordeaux. But remember, leave the car after drinking alcohol!
24/7 emergency number
Everything arranged and paid for in advance. You can therefore rent a car carefree! If something still goes wrong or you have an urgent question, please contact our Dutch emergency number so that we can quickly help you on your way again.
Additional third-party liability
It goes without saying that liability insurance is included when you rent a car. However, we go the extra mile with our standard (extra) liability cover of at least €10 million. We like to play it safe so that you can enjoy a carefree holiday!
Fair fuel policy
You always rent a car with us under the fuel policy full-full. This means you return the rental car with the same level of petrol it had at the handover. You therefore do not pay an expensive fuel surcharge and know exactly where you stand.
Refund of excess
If you rent a car from Sunny Cars, you do not have to pay the excess. In the case of damage to the rental car, you pay the excess up front and on site, for us to then return the sum into your bank account soonest.
Unlimited Mileage
During a holiday, doesn´t everyone want to rent a car without worries and enjoy the destination in the best possible way? That’s why we offer you unlimited mileage, so that you can explore the most beautiful spots.
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Broken window, flat tyre, knock, dent or scratch? No problem, renting an all-in car from Sunny Cars is truly all-in! The coverage for damage to glass, tyres, undercarriage (including oil sump and clutch) and roof is also included as standard.
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