Chamonix car hires from £177/day

On average a car hire in Chamonix costs £54 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport include Budget, Ok Mobility, Thrifty, Hertz, Dollar, National, Virtuo and DRIVALIA.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport to off-airport locations include Budget, Thrifty, Hertz, Dollar, Alamo and National.

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

An Economy car hire in Chamonix costs £99 per day, on average.

A Luxury car hire in Chamonix costs £220 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Chamonix costs £48 per day, on average.

In Chamonix, cars are most frequently hired at Europcar 590 Rue Charles Feige (12 miles from city centre).

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

If you're driving in Chamonix in a group or have lots of hiking or winter sports gear, you might want to get an SUV or 4x4. However, it's better to hire a compact car if you don't feel confident driving a large vehicle, as the roads are quite windy and dangerous, so you'll want a vehicle you know you can handle. Also, if you're driving during ski season, choose a car with good safety features, like traction control, for those slippery icy roads.

In the town centre of Chamonix, the speed limit is 20-30 kph, while major single-lane roads outside towns are usually 90 kph. The maximum speed limit in France is 130 kph on motorways in good weather. However, the speed limit drops to 110 kph in some sections near Chamonix, so look for signs.

Police regularly check for illegal parking, and the fines can be pretty expensive, so always park in legal spots and read signs carefully. During ski season, it can be challenging to find parking in Chamonix, especially at the bottom of ski lifts. A great alternative is to park at your accommodation and catch one of the shuttle buses included in your ski pass. When you hire a car in Chamonix, it's a good idea to keep it safe from the elements in an undercover car park. Some covered car parks include Parking Saint-Michel, Parking Place du Mont Blanc, and Parking Entreves.