Car rental in France

Tips for driving your rental car in France

If you're travelling to France, a rental car is the best way to reach all the spots this country has to offer. France is a very interesting country to explore and its capital city Paris counts 2241346 inhabitants. In Paris hosts 3.4% of the entire country's population, which counts over 65950000 inhabitants. In France the language spoken most widespread is French but people also speak other minor languages. The time zone in France is GMT+01:00 so make sure you adjust your watch at landing. We suggest adjusting your watch before take-off to help conquer jetlag! The electric plug type in France is C / E and the electric voltage is 230 V, so it could be a good idea to bring an adapter with you to protect your devices' lifetime. The calling code in France is +33, make sure you note this down as it can come useful at times.

More travel information about France

With a fuel cost in France averaging at 1.91 USD, driving around the country won't break the bank. France shares its land borders with Andorra, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Spain and Switzerland, which mean there are plenty of road trip options for travellers wishing to explore a little further. Before crossing any border, please make sure that this is in line with the terms and conditions of your car rental as these might vary according to the supplier you rent your car from. The roads stretch for 1028446, 11882 of which motorways, which ranks France as the 8th country in the world with the longest road system. This amount of road will let you drive across the country and discover its wonders, secret spots and the delicious local tastes. Please note that in France there is a Right-hand traffic law - it's important to know that the currency is the Euro (EUR). Speed limits in town are 50 km/h and on motorways they are 110 km/h. Bear in mind that in France, speaking on the phone while driving isn't allowed therefore we recommend caution at any time.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in France

France boasts fourty-two UNESCO sites which confirm this country's important heritage. Those who visit this country for leisure certainly can't miss these spots. The top UNESCO sites are: Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay (cultural) and Chartres Cathedral (cultural).