Do I need rental insurance in France?
Do I need rental insurance in France? If you are a French resident, no problem, your home insurance covers you when you rent in France. But if you are not French-resident you need adequate personal liability insurance to rent a house. The rental contract you sign should ask for this.
Why is car rental so expensive in France?
Car prices in France are much higher during the peak tourist season, and cars are scarcer then. Prices may also climb during French holidays, around Christmas, or in summer.
Do you need extra insurance to drive in France?
You must have third party insurance cover (a legal requirement) at the least when driving in France, but it doesn't cover any costs incurred by you as a result of an accident. Make sure your policy is fully comprehensive and that you have your Certificate of Motor Insurance before setting off.
Why is Europcar so expensive?
Caroline Parot, chief executive of the largest listed car hire company in Europe, said prices had risen because providers could not source enough vehicles to meet demand from holidaymakers.
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.
How do I pay tolls on a rental car in France?
Any driver can pay for tolls by credit, debit card or cash (for manned toll roads). Across the country, most tolls are now automated and unmanned – however, on the larger, busier autoroutes, some continue to provide manned booths.