Car Rental services in France

France - Did You Know?

• France is often referred to as L'Hexagone (The Hexagon) due to the geometric shape of its territory.
• The president of France is Nicolas Sarkozy.
• The population in July 2011 was estimated at 65,312,249.
• France is ranked as being the most popular tourist destination in the world.
• 3.7 million tonnes of bread is consumed every year in France.

Car Rental France - In Brief

Car Rental France - In BriefFrance is the most popular tourist destination in the world and it welcomes millions of visitors every year. Hiring a car in France is the cheapest and most convenient way to get around and see its superb attractions and sights of interest. Rental Cars Europe does not believe in hidden charges or adding on extras at the end, so the price we quote you is the price you pay. Our rates include insurance, taxes, airport fees, collision damage waiver and theft waiver. We also include unlmited mileage so you can drive around freely all over France without worrying about any penalties or extra cost. If you're travelling on a tight budget and want cheap car rental we have some great models in our economy range to choose from including the Ford Fiesta and Peugeot 107.

France Mini Guide

It is estimated that almost 80 million people visited France in 2008 alone. Some of the most famous attractions within Europe are located within France such as Mont St Michael, the Eiffel Tower, and the many stunning examples of mediaeval and renaissance castles in the Loire Valley.


France is also a gifted with some of the best skiing on the globe in the Alps and with some of the finest beaches along the French Riviera and the Cote d'Azur. It's easy to see that this diversity has been a major influence upon the success of France as a tourist destination; no other European nation seems to offer such an array of world-class vacation options in a single package.


To the south lays the Mediterranean Sea, which defines the French Riviera along with the small principality of Monaco. In the West can be found at the Atlantic coastline and to the north the English Channel meaning France is water locked on three of its four sides. The low lands of France had been formed by four river basins, the River Garonne and the River Loire flow west, and the River Seine in the North, with the River Rh?ne flowing down from Lake Geneva into the Mediterranean Sea.

In many ways France is a country defined by water, its major industry and agriculture has been shaped by these rivers and the coast line. There are several key areas or provinces within France, each of which seems to exhibit a character all of its own. Dordogne in the South West is famed for its medieval towns and castles, and it also contains some of the most prolific prehistoric park to be found anywhere on the globe. Provence is one of the major tourist destinations within France, benefiting from an excellent all-round climate.

Normandy is often named the garden of France, the landscape features opencast is picturesque villages, along with impressive examples of Renaissance architecture. Brittany is steeped in myths and legend, predominantly spread along the coastline featuring cliff tops and hidden coves, Brittany leaves an impression of ruggedness and long history.


Of course we cannot speak about France without speaking about Paris. The capital of France often named the City of Light; it sits upon by the shores of the River Seine and provides a fascinating glimpse into French culture. Originally constructed by the Romans it was redeveloped by Clovis of the Franks into something similar to the Paris we see today. Paris receives more than 30 million tourists each year, attracted by Paris's reputation as a city full of art, romance and sophistication. In 1889 the Eiffel Tower was constructed to the universal exhibition, and to this day remains one of the most visited attractions in Paris.

There are two more equally spectacular sights that every visitor to Paris should not miss, these being the Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame Cathedral. These three landmarks define the shape of tourism within Paris and form a trinity of unique architectural constructions unlike anything else to be found in the world. Using out new cross border booking engine, you can now drop off at Germany, Sweden, Belgium and Switzerland.

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