Valence car hires from £24/day

On average a car hire in Valence costs £44 per day.

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

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

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

A Compact car hire in Valence costs £51 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Valence costs £67 per day, on average.

A Premium car hire in Valence costs £101 per day, on average.

In Valence, cars are most frequently hired at Free2Move Chemins Des Martins (2 miles from city centre).

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

You will not need a high-performance vehicle when deciding on your ideal Valence car hire. The city is relatively flat, has no road surface issues and doesn’t suffer from terrible weather, leaving your decision based on budget and lifestyle. If you want to get around as economically as possible, pick a low-fuel solution like a compact car or saloon. If you want to take in a road trip down the coast during the summer, then a convertible could be great fun, too.

The speed limits in France will all be measured in kilometres. If you are driving in the city of Valence, stick to 50 km (30 mph), and keep your eyes peeled for pedestrians. When driving on larger roads outside the city, you can drive up to 80 km (50 mph). On dual carriageways, you can drive up to 110 km (70 mph), and when on the motorway the speed limit is 130 km (80 mph).

Unless you see a yellow line on the street, you will be able to park for free in Valence. If you see a street sign stating ‘payant’ you will need to pay with a metre and this can be done via your car registration number. The metre will produce a ticket. If you want to park in a blue zone, you need to buy parking permits from a local grocery store. There are many free car parks that you can use in Valence, such as 393 Avenue de Romans Parking or Parking de Mauboule, and occasionally you will come across a paid car park, such as Parking Basse Ville, which charges the average of €0.75 (£0.65) per hour.