Avignon car hires from £19/day

Travelers who are coming to Avignon in the warm summer months could have the most fun when renting a convertible. Renting a smaller car may also be a wise choice because the old city of Avignon is very narrow in many places, and also because petrol is very pricey in Europe. Also remember that stick shifts are commonly used in Europe and renters may have to pay extra for an automatic transmission.

All speed limits are posted in kilometers per hour and within city limits 50 km/h (31 mph) is permitted. Drivers can drive up to 70 km/h (43 mph) on rural roads and up to 130 km/h (80 mph) on freeways. On freeways, stay on the right-hand side, as the left lane is only for passing.

Parking inside the center of Avignon can be a difficult undertaking in the summer, as there are only few spots in the old town. It is better to look for a parking lot outside the walls of the old town, such as St. Charles Lot or L’Oulle. Some of the lots are free for the first few hours before starting to charge, such as the Avenue de la Foire.

On average a car hire in Avignon costs £46 per day.

The average price of fuel in Avignon is £5.25 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £63 and £84, depending on the car size.

Standard (Citroen Grand C4 Picasso or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Avignon.

Car hire companies onsite at Marseille airport include Rentscape, OLYMPIC, Thrifty and Dollar.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Marseille airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, keddy by Europcar, Thrifty, National, Goldcar Rental SP, Dollar and FLIZZR.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Standard car hire in Avignon costs £51 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Avignon costs £48 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Avignon costs £42 per day, on average.

Most car hire providers in Avignon offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Avignon, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

Be sure to have your passport, return ticket and domestic driver’s licence on hand and carry an additional form of picture ID. Those with advance bookings should also have their confirmation details and the same credit card used to make the reservation. Major credit cards are accepted by all providers in France, but many of them also permit the use of bank debit cards with Visa or MasterCard logos as a convenience.

With a sat nav system and Wi-Fi package in your Avignon hire car, you can plan the best routes around the city and use your mobile without blowing up the data plan. It’s also preferable to order a child seat from the provider as opposed to lugging yours from home and back again.