Car hire in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur car hire at a glance

Most popular rental companyGoldcar
Most popular carSmall
Cities to choose from54, Nice is most popular
Cheapest price foundR 652 per day, Mougins
Cheapest monthApril
Best time to book1 week before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur could cost, we've pulled prices from Mougins.

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Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

The cheapest month to rent a car in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur is April, when the average cost per day is R 801. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is September, when the average cost per day is R 4 998. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur is October.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur could cost, we've pulled prices from Mougins.

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All you need to know about Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Side of the roadRight
CurrencyEuros
LanguageFrench
Speed limitMotorway130kmph
Speed limitBuilt-up area50kmph
Age to rent a car21
The information here is based on our understanding as of January 2024. For the most current and accurate information it’s recommended to check official government sources.

Car hire in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
The best rated car hire company by our travellers in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur is Europcar. You can rent a car with them for R 0 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Europcar, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. First, you need to decide where in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Nice. On average, it costs R 3,970 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is R 1,442 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur is Small.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire companies in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur are Goldcar, Free2move and LUTAM. The cheapest company we've found is Key'n Go. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 1 week before. The cheapest prices we've found are R 652 a day and R 468 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur is Nice. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Mougins.

Hire a car long term in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.