With France being so close to the UK, it is understandable that it's one of the most popular holiday destinations all year round. With easy access routes such as the Eurostar, a ferry from the numerous ports on the South coast of England, or hopping on a plane for an hour long flight, hundreds of thousands of Brits flock there every year.

You may be travelling to the Alps to ski the slopes, visiting the streets of Monaco where the Formula One cars race, or the famous site of Normandy and the World War Two landing beaches. Whatever your reason for visit, car hire is more than likely going to be essential!

Car Hire Options

It's one of the few countries where you can pick up and drop off your car hire in the UK if that is what you wish, as you can then stick with a right-hand side drive car(this is of course only available on the ferry and Eurostar services). However if you're flying or are a walk-on passenger then we offer cheap car hire at many locations all over France. Please the right hand side of this page for areas and if your chosen pick-up destination isnt there or you're not sure if we offer car hire in your chosen destination then please don't hesitate to contact us.

 

Driving in France Information

You will find the following information extremely helpful when driving in France:

• You must be 21 years of age
• You DRIVE ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE ROAD
• Children under 10 are only allowed in the front seats if there are no rear seats or the rear seats are already fully occupied with children under 10, or there are no seat belts.
• If driving an English car, headlight converters are compulsory. As well as this, GB stickers are needed on the back of the car if your license plate doesn't have the 'European Union' flag with its circle of golden stars.
• The speed limit in France is 50kmph in built up areas, 110kmph (100kmph when wet) on dual carriage way, 90kmph (80kmph when wet) on open road and 130kmph (110kmph) on motorways
• Priority is given to cars from the right unless a yellow diamond shows which means you have priority.
• France has even stricter drive driving rules than the UK (0.5 mg/ml instead of 0.8) so don't do it.
• Carry all of your driving documentation with you, including your full UK driving license, vehicle insurance and registration.

Holiday Autos Quote

Click on the link below to get a quote from Holiday Autos or call them on 0871 472 5084. Their online prices are always cheaper than phone prices.