Living France Top Tips - Car Rental in France

1 - For a comfortable trip, make sure you choose a big enough car for all passengers and their luggage. Going up a size bracket is not necessarily that much more expensive

2 - Petrol is expensive, so don’t hesitate to ask the car rental company if they have diesel-only car groups

3 - Book as much in advance as you can to ensure a larger choice of vehicle and to take advantage of any early booking offers

4 - Think about extra cover insurance to cancel excess in case of damage or theft

5 - Leave your old road atlas at home. You can ask for mobile GPS which will take you anywhere you want

6 - If you need assistance during your trip, don’t hesitate to look at your rental agreement: all contacts details should be clearly indicated

7 - To gain time at pick-up, have all your documents ready to be checked: your driving licence, credit card and voucher (if you have one)

8 - At time of pick-up, always check for damage on the car. Don’t hesitate to inform an agent before leaving if you notice something. It will be indicated on the rental agreement straight away

9 - Enquire as to the nearest agent to where you’re staying for local assistance. It’s worth remembering that larger companies may have a larger agency network

10 - Enjoy driving in France and have a great trip!

Jean-François Rolland
Inbound Leisure Sales Manager
Avis France
www.avis.co.uk

Jean-François works as Inbound Leisure Sales Manager for Avis France in Paris