Calais car hires from £22/day

Calais is a city with an old town that has small roads, so a more compact car would be suitable for your car hire in Calais. Even if you drive further afield, a small car will be more then adequate in this region.

The French take speeding very seriously, so be sure to stick to the limit as there are many speed cameras about. In built-up areas the speed limit is 50km/h (31mph), on main roads around towns and cities it is 80km/h (49mph), and on motorways it is 130km/h (80mph).

Parking can be tricky in Calais due to the number of visitors it has. However, you can park for free at Onepark on Quai du Danube. Nearby, you can also park for free at Parking Station, which is on the same street. Both of these are a short walk from the centre of the city.

On average a car hire in Calais costs £40 per day.

The average price of fuel in Calais 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.

Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Calais.

The only car hire company onsite at Lesquin airport is FLIZZR.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Lesquin airport to off-airport locations include Budget, Alamo, FLIZZR and Europcar.

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

A Compact car hire in Calais costs £45 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Calais costs £88 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Calais costs £43 per day, on average.

In Calais, cars are most frequently hired at Enterprise Rent-A-Car Terminal Ferry Port (2 miles from city centre).

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