Car hire in France
We are happy to arrange your car hire, using our trusted local supplier. All hire cars booked with us include:
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Fully inclusive insurance, with zero excess*
- One free additional driver
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 further information regarding travel arrangements click here.
* For full details of the insurance cover, including certain exceptions, please see below.
Car specifications - Mainland France and Île de Ré (pick up and drop off at airports only)
| GROUP | EXAMPLE | NUMBER OF SEATS | LUGGAGE CAPACITY* | WEEKLY PRICE |
| ECMR | Fiat 500 (3 doors) a/c or similar - Manual | 4 | 1 large | £511 |
| EDMR | Peugeot 208 a/c or similar - Manual | 5 | 1 large, 1 small | £532 |
| CDMR | Citroen C4 a/c or similar - Manual | 5 | 1large, 1 small | £560 |
| SDAR | Peugeot 508 or similar - Automatic | 5 | 2 large | £966 |
| SWAR | Mercedes Benz CLA Shooting Brake or similar - Automatic | 5 | 3 large | £1057 |
* 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.
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.
All cars include Super CDW Insurance and there is zero excess
- Unlimited mileage
- All cars include two named drivers
Child booster seats are available to prebook at a cost of £56 per seat per week.
Please be advised, we recommend bringing your own car seats for infants as those supplied are basic and may not meet your preferred specifications.
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 (Administrative handling costs for breaches of the Highway Code will be applied: EUR 39.00 per breach.)
