Do I need rental car insurance in France?


Do I need rental car insurance in France? When renting a car in France it is required by law that drivers carry unlimited third party liability insurance, and as a result it is automatically included in the price of all car rentals.


What is required to drive a rental car in France?

What are the driver's licence requirements for car hire in France? All drivers must produce a full, valid driving licence. Non-EU licence holders are required to have an international driving permit if the licence is not in French. All renters must produce photographic ID - this can be a passport or driving licence.


Does Sixt require IDP in France?

You must have a valid driver's license, plus an ID or passport for a SIXT rental in France. If your license uses a non-Roman alphabet like Cyrillic or Arabic, you will also need an international driving permit.


What do I need to drive in France 2023?

Driving in France Drivers must be at least 18 years old and in possession of a valid driving licence, while you must also have insurance and vehicle documents (such as a V5) to hand. You do not need to carry an additional International Driving Permit.


Can you turn right on red in France?

There is no “right turn on red” in France. A yellow flashing arrow means that you can drive in the arrow's direction, with caution, even though the other lights may be red. Headlights are mandatory when it is raining. On multi-lane roads and highways, slower traffic always stays to the right.


Can I drive in France as a tourist?

As long as you are a tourist and have a valid driver's license written in the Roman alphabet from your country, you don't need to carry an international driving permit to drive in France. The minimum age to drive in France is 18 years old.


Can I drive a rental car from Paris to Amsterdam?

As mentioned above, most one-way car rental itineraries will result in an additional charge added on to your final car rental rate. A common one way fee for a car rental from Amsterdam to Paris is around $436, and from Paris to Barcelona is around $618.