Car hire in France

We are happy to arrange your car hire, using our trusted local supplier. All hire cars booked with us include: 

  • Fully inclusive insurance, with zero excess*
  • Two named drivers

When you book your car with us, we'll also make sure the paperwork is done in advance, leaving you free to simply check and sign for the vehicle when you arrive. 

* For full details of the insurance cover, including certain exceptions, please see below.

Car specifications - Holiday in mainland France and Île de Ré (pick up and drop off at airports only)

 

GROUP EXAMPLE NUMBER OF SEATS LUGGAGE CAPACITY* WEEKLY PRICE: April, May, September & October WEEKLY PRICE: June, July & August
ECMR Fiat 500 (3 doors) a/c or similar  - manual 4 1 large £441 £525
EDMR VW Polo a/c or similar - manual 5 1 large, 1 small £455 £546
CDMR Citroen C4 a/c or similar - manual 5 1large, 1 small £483 £581
SDAR BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe a/c or similar - automatic 5 2 large £833 £973
SWAR Mercedes Benz CLA Shooting Brake or similar - automatic 5 3 large £917 £1085
IVMR VW Touran a/c or similar - manual 7 2 large (when all 7 seats in use) £742 £1435
FVMR Ford Tourneo Custom or similar 8 3 large, 4 medium £1442 £1680
* Suitcase sizes are based on a large suitcase of approximately 75cm x 41cm x 31cm, a medium suitcase of approximately 65cm x 46cm x 29cm and a small suitcase of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm.
Child seats (only forward facing seats are available) can be provided if booked at the time of booking your holiday and are charged at £56 per booster and £70 per baby/child car seat per week. Local car hire and Simpson Travel staff are not authorised to install the child seats and as style and installation may differ to those in the UK, you may prefer to bring your own child seat for greater peace of mind.

Please note, a credit card is required for payment of the car rental company's security deposit. Debit cards and pre-paid credit cards will not be accepted.

Car Insurance Exclusions

The insurance will not cover:

  • Call out charge for assistance with tyre punctures
  • Filling up with the wrong fuel
  • Locking the keys in the car
  • Flat battery from negligent use of car
  • Damage to roof or undercarriage (you should not drive off-road)
  • Personal accident insurance (this should be covered by your personal travel insurance)
  • Any damage, loss, accident etc. caused by your own negligence, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, unlawful driving, driving off-road, using wrong type of fuel etc.
  • Your car key: this usually contains an electronic device which will be damaged by water, sand etc. Please do not swim with your key; you will be charged for any damage or loss, including the cost of a replacement key, towing away of car etc. (replacement keys cost €24-€205 depending on the car category, plus a delivery charge
  • Damage to the interior (back shelf, seats etc.)
  • Theft of valuables (cameras, mobile telephones, jewellery, money etc.)
  • Any damage/loss caused by theft or attempted theft due to unlocked doors, personal effects left in view etc.
  • Parking fines, speeding fines or other traffic infringements (a €60 administrative fee will apply to each fine plus the cost of the fine)
  • Roadside assistance