Offering more than 30 locations in Paris alone, you can find us at convenient airport, city and train station locations all around France. A rental car gives you the freedom and flexibility to explore the natural and architectural sights of France at your own pace. We offer a wide selection of practical and quality car categories, including comfortable sedans for city trips or convertibles and luxury saloons to enjoy the sun of south France.
Choose a Sixt car rental in France for a premium service and a reliable rental vehicle. Browse our branch menu to find the perfect pick up location and then securely book online. Whether landing in Paris, vacationing in the French Riviera or are heading out on a road trip in the French countryside we have your mobility needs covered with our extensive fleet and network of convenient rental car locations.
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Our premium fleet includes a diverse car category selection and hosts an array of up-to-date vehicles. With our attractive rates it's easy to drive in comfort and style at the wheel of a BMW or Mercedes-Benz among other prestige manufacturers. Whichever model you select for your car rental in France you can tailor it to your needs with our useful add-ons. Extra features include additional driver coverage, child and baby seats and navigation systems.
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With its excellent motorway system and well maintained secondary roads, driving a car rental in France is a pleasure. While you will find rush hour congestion in most major cities (and slightly more aggressive drivers!) you will find traffic less of a problem on the open road. Tolls are frequent on major routes so be sure to have your card or some spare cash to hand.
Some important rules of the road in France:
Top 4 Architectural Sights
The Eiffel Tower is still one of the tallest manmade structures in France, even after over 100 years since its construction. You can view Paris from three platforms on the wrought iron structure, and even if you have seen countless pictures of the Eiffel Tower it never fails to impress when you are at the foot of it. Mont Saint-Michel is a tidal island commune that despite having over 3 million annual visitors, is still a functioning town with a population of 44. The Abbey is the architectural crown of the island and below it is a monastery, houses and store rooms, then farmer and fishermen cottages outside the walls - the whole commune reflects the structure of feudal society. The Arènes de Nîmes, or Arena of Nimes, is an impressive roman amphitheater dating back to 70 AD. Throughout its history it has had many architectural reincarnations and is still used for large scale public events. Built on the foundations of an old mill, the Château de Chenonceau forms a bridge over the River Cher. The house and gardens are open to the public, the late gothic/early renaissance building has been classified as a historic monument by the French Ministry for Culture.
Top 4 Natural Sights
Easily accessible by car the Gorges du Verdon are also superb for climbing, hiking, kayaking or just taking in the views. The giant limestone walls of the Gorge descend into the bright turquoise waters of the Verdon. The Dune du Pilat is the largest sand dune in Europe, often reaching over 100m in height. At the summit you have fantastic views of Arcachon Bay and the large pine forest behind the beach. At 4,808 meters the Mont Blanc is the highest peak in the Alps. The Mont Blanc massif is a popular area for winter sports, underneath the mountain there is a tunnel forming a major trans-Alpine transport route. The beaches around Porto-Vecchio in Corsica are famous for their beauty. The Palombaggia, Tamaricciu and Santa Giulia beaches are the most well-known while there are many fantastic secluded beaches to be found.
France is a popular destination in the summer, so expect crowds at more popular destinations like in Paris and the French Riviera. Temperatures in the north of the country are in the 70s in July, while in the south they are often in the 80s and 90s. In Paris you can find much to do including sitting at sidewalk cafes or visiting the pop-up beach, the Paris Plage, constructed every year in July and August. The Tour de France is held every summer around the beginning of July, and watching the cyclists battle it out along the route is always fun. July 14 is Bastille Day, the equivalent of July 4 in the US. You will find fireworks and other celebrations. You can enjoy the medieval architecture and wine in the Dordogne region, or even go boating on the river of the same name. Or join the people of France by heading south to the beaches of Cannes, Saint-Tropez or Nice.
