Montpellier car hires from £30/day

For passengers who don't require much space, a small, compact car is ideal for driving through the narrow streets of Marseille. But if you're planning on a road trip along the coast, a convertible allows you to feel the Mediterranean breeze, especially in the early summer. If you’re traveling with family or friends, a mid-size sedan is a good fit.

The speed limit in urban areas is typically 50 km/h (31 mph), but it may be lower in certain residential areas, in which case speed limit signs will be posted. The speed limit in two to three-lane roads is 90 km/h (55 mph), and 110 km/h (68 mph) on four-lane routes. Motorways have a speed limit of 130 km/h (80 mph). The limits decrease in wet weather.

The historic center of Montpellier doesn’t allow cars, so you will need to drop the car in the surrounding zones. Street parking rates rise as you park nearer the center. In the “first zone” the rate is €2 per hour. “Second zone” charges about €1.30 per hour, and “third zone” costs €0.80 per hour. You can park for a maximum of 2, 5, and 9 hours, respectively. There are also many parking lots that charge €1.80 - €2.10 per hour.

On average a car hire in Montpellier costs £38 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at Méditerranée airport include Thrifty, Hertz, Dollar and Free2Move.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Méditerranée airport to off-airport locations include keddy by Europcar, Thrifty, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, Avis, National and Dollar.

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

A Compact car hire in Montpellier costs £43 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Montpellier costs £37 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Montpellier costs £34 per day, on average.

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

Cheap car hire in Montpellier will likely have the mandatory items included, but it never hurts to double-check. Make sure you have warning triangles and reflective jackets (enough for every passenger).

Montpellier is in a Low Emission Zone, which means your hire car will need to be equipped with a Crit'Air 4 sticker if you want to drive it in most of the city. Your Montpellier car hire company should be on top of this but make sure you know the classification of your car, especially if you're driving to other French cities. Some cities will have stricter rules.