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Calais car hires from £21/day

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a KAYAK user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Calais with a pick-up date of 13/12 and drop-off date of 16/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap car hire in Calais

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Peugeot 208 car
Peugeot 208
or similar SMALL
2
2
4-5
M
£21/day
Peugeot 2008 car
Peugeot 2008
or similar SMALL
4
2
4-5
M
£24/day
Opel Mokka car
Opel Mokka
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
M
£36/day
Peugeot 508 car
Peugeot 508
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
M
£33/day
Citroen DS3 Crossback car
Citroen DS3 Crossback
or similar SUV
2
2
4-5
M
£34/day
Renault Twingo car
Renault Twingo
or similar SMALL
2
2
2/4
M
£21/day
Mercedes-Benz C-Class car
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
or similar LARGE
5
5
4-5
M
£42/day
Vauxhall Mokka car
Vauxhall Mokka
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
M
£27/day
Nissan Qashqai car
Nissan Qashqai
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
£36/day
Peugeot 308 SW car
Peugeot 308 SW
or similar SMALL
4
2
4-5
M
£37/day
Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Calais

  • Enjoy a trip in the north of France at your leisure, with Calais car hire putting you in the driving seat for your adventure. Don’t wait around for buses or taxis, which will likely slow you down – instead, get all the flexibility you need with car hire in Calais. A city steeped in history, you’ll find it much easier to visit popular tourist areas such as the Watchtower and Fort Nieulay by car than by other methods of transport. Alternatively, you can take a trip to a destination outside the city, such as Dunkirk, which is about a 35min drive away. Here you can explore the famous city which is the location from where Allied soldiers were evacuated during World War Two.
  • The largest airport close to Calais is about a 1h 20min drive from the city centre. At Lille Lesquin Airport (LIL), there are various companies you can hire a car from for your onward journey. Hertz, Enterprise and Sixt all have branches in the main terminal building, so it won’t take long once you land before you are setting off to continue your journey. You can find the car hire kiosks on Level Two of the airport. There are also other car hire companies, such as Avis, outside the terminal building on the main thoroughfare, opposite the airport parking area. As there is only one terminal at this airport, you won’t need to transfer to get to the car rental offices.
  • Calais looks out over the English Channel. It’s a very popular area for British tourists, who get the ferry to and from the UK, so the roads are often very busy. In the city centre, tourists may be unfamiliar with the road system, so keep an eye out for pedestrians stepping into the street. There is also a big cycling culture in France, with a major cycle route going through the port city of Calais. Expect lots of cyclists weaving in and out of traffic on the roads and be aware of your surroundings when you are turning.
  • When you have your Calais car hire sorted, be prepared for busier periods during rush hour, the same as in most cities, when locals will be starting and finishing work. This tends to be between 07:00 and 09:00 and again from 17:00 to 19:00, so it’s advisable to avoid travelling during these times. Throughout the year, but especially in the summer, the roads will also be busy with tourists who are going to and leaving the ferry port. This can make roads, especially the N216, much busier than usual. It’s hard to avoid, as there is often a constant flow of ferries to and from the UK, but if possible try to travel when there isn’t a scheduled ferry.
  • 25% of our users found a car hire in Calais for £28 or less
  • Book your car hire in Calais at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Compact hire cars in Calais are around 21% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about car hire in Calais

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Calais?

    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.

  • What’s the speed limit in Calais?

    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).

  • Where are the best places to park in Calais?

    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.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Calais?

    On average a car hire in Calais costs £36 per day.

  • What is the cheapest car hire company in Calais?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Alamo (£21/day), Hertz (£24/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (£27/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Alamo Enterprise Rent A Car 62100 (1 miles from the city centre).

  • How much is the price of fuel in Calais?

    The average price of fuel in Calais is £5.37 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £64 and £86, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Calais?

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

  • Which car hire agencies are at Lesquin airport (LIL)?

    The only car hire company onsite at Lesquin airport is keddy by Europcar.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at Lesquin airport (LIL)?

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

  • How can I find car hires near me in Calais?

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

  • How much does a Compact car hire cost in Calais?

    A Compact car hire in Calais costs £46 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Economy car hire cost in Calais?

    An Economy car hire in Calais costs £32 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in Calais?

    A Standard car hire in Calais costs £91 per day, on average.

  • What is the most popular car hire location in Calais?

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

  • How much does a car hire in Calais cost for a week?

    On average a car hire in Calais costs £255 per week (£36 per day).

  • How much does a car hire in Calais cost for a month?

    On average a car hire in Calais costs £1,091 per month (£36 per day).

  • Should I get insurance when hiring a car in Calais?

    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.

Calais car hire reviews and directory 
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Alamo

10.0

Wonderful

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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Calais

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Locations in Calais

Enterprise Rent A Car

+33 3 21 34 58 45

Monday14:00 - 18:0009:00 - 12:00
Tuesday14:00 - 18:0009:00 - 12:00
Wednesday14:00 - 18:0009:00 - 12:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:0014:00 - 18:00
Friday14:00 - 18:0009:00 - 12:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:0013:00 - 17:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Compact SUV

KAYAK
Definitely would use these guys if we visit Calais again. When I checked in the staff member was so friendly although we both had a language barrier (mind you his English was better than my French. The manger could speak very good English and was also very friendly. I also got an upgrade which was good even though it was only two days. There was an issue booking the insurance and the person serving sorted that out also as I had elected for pre pay. A note to carrental.com when our booking came through I didn’t have the insurance I added and the link to do this wouldn’t work so you need to update your procedures. Luckily the staff at Calais were amazing.

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10.0

Wonderful

Most popular

One location in Calais

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Terminal Ferry Port

+33 3 21 34 58 45

Monday14:00 - 18:0009:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:0014:00 - 18:00
Wednesday14:00 - 18:0009:00 - 12:00
Thursday14:00 - 18:0009:00 - 12:00
Friday09:00 - 12:0014:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:0013:00 - 17:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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National

10.0

Wonderful

One location in Calais

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Enterprise Rent A Car

+33 3 21 34 58 45

Monday09:00 - 12:0014:00 - 18:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:0014:00 - 18:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:0014:00 - 18:00
Thursday14:00 - 18:0009:00 - 12:00
Friday14:00 - 18:0009:00 - 12:00
Saturday13:00 - 17:0009:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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Hertz

7.5

Good

Cheapest deal

2 locations in Calais

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70 Avenue Roger Salengro

+33 3 21 34 57 32

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

Rue De Verdun

+33 3 91 91 97 41

Monday14:00 - 18:0008:00 - 18:00
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Thursday08:00 - 18:0014:00 - 18:00
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Saturday09:00 - 12:0016:00 - 18:00

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Dollar

7.3

Good

One location in Calais

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70 Avenue Roger Salengro

+33 3 21 34 57 32

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00

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Europcar

7.1

Good

One location in Calais

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Est Terminal Car Ferry

+33 3 21 96 73 40

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Thrifty

6.5

Okay

One location in Calais

Locations in Calais

70 Avenue Roger Salengro

+33 3 21 34 57 32

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00

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DRIVALIA

5.6

Fair

One location in Calais

Locations in Calais

12 Rue Gustave Courbet

Opening times not available

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Free2Move

No score available yet

3 locations in Calais

from£25/day

Locations in Calais

189 Quai Lucien Lheureux

+33 1 76 35 06 40

Monday09:00 - 12:0014:00 - 18:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:0014:00 - 18:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:0014:00 - 18:00
Thursday14:00 - 18:0009:00 - 12:00
Friday14:00 - 18:0009:00 - 12:00

361, Avenue Saint Exupery

+33 3 21 19 61 61

Monday14:00 - 18:0008:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:0014:00 - 18:00
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40, rue de Lille

+33 3 21 85 87 28

Monday14:00 - 18:0009:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:0014:00 - 18:00
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Thursday14:00 - 18:0009:00 - 12:00
Friday14:00 - 18:0009:00 - 12:00

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

2 locations in Calais

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550 Rue de Tunis

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Terminal Car Ferry

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UCAR

No score available yet

2 locations in Calais

Locations in Calais

361 Avenue Antoine de Saint Exupery

+33 3 21 19 61 61

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Served by OPEL RENT 40 rue de Lille

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ADA

No score available yet

One location in Calais

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Terminal Car Ferry

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Citer

No score available yet

One location in Calais

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Terminal Ferry Port

+33 3 21 34 58 45

Monday14:00 - 18:0009:00 - 12:00
Tuesday14:00 - 18:0009:00 - 12:00
Wednesday14:00 - 18:0009:00 - 12:00
Thursday14:00 - 18:0009:00 - 12:00
Friday14:00 - 18:0009:00 - 12:00
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FRANCECARS

No score available yet

One location in Calais

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47 boulevard des allies

+33 3 21 96 08 00

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keddy by Europcar

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One location in Calais

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Est Terminal Car Ferry

+33 3 21 96 73 40

Monday09:00 - 12:0014:00 - 18:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:0014:00 - 18:00
Wednesday14:00 - 18:0009:00 - 12:00
Thursday14:00 - 18:0009:00 - 12:00
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PEUGEOT

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One location in Calais

Locations in Calais

Calais Ferry Port -

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Renault rent a car

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One location in Calais

Locations in Calais

Calais Ferry Port

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One traveller who hired a car in Calais gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.7

Car hire locations in or near Calais

Good to know

Most popular agency

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Most popular car type

Compact

Average price

£36/day

Good deal

£28/day

When to book a car hire in Calais

Average daily price per month
Car hire prices as pick-up date approaches

Car hire insurance in Calais

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver

Some Calais car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Calais.

Deductible

Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your Calais car hire.

Calais car hire information

Pick-up locationCalais
Car typesCompact, Compact SUV, Compact estate car, Economy, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Mini, Premium, SUV, Standard
Hire locations22
Airport locations0
Popular agenciesAlamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National, Hertz