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  CAR RENTALS/HIRE IN FRANCE
 

CAR RENTALS

To rent a car in France you must be at least 20 years of age and have held a full driving license for at least a year. Insurance is obligatory. The main car rental companies have offices in all railway stations and airports, as well as in major city centers. See also the US Tour Operators. A car is a convenient way to move around in France. Roads are very well maintained and the French road network includes 4960 miles of motorways (many with tolls) which link Paris and the main provincial towns and cities. The minimum driving age in France is 18 years old.*

 

*Car Leasing
The smart and affordable alternative to car rental is to lease a brand new car from 17 to 175 days. Minimum driving age for some companies starts at 18 years old (age restrictions for some vehicle models may apply). Leasing plans include unlimited mileage, fully comprehensive insurance 24h/7roadside assistance and more


CAR RENTAL & LIMOUSINE SERVICES

 

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

 

ALAMO RENT A CAR

200 South Andrews Avenue

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301

Tel: (954) 320-4030, (800) 4AGENTS

Fax: (561) 893-7630

Website: alamo.com

Travel agent website: ta.alamo.com

 

 

Possibility to earn Alamo CASH-IN Points & competitive commissions. Instant confirmations, competitive rates with or without coverage. Serves all major airports & railway locations. 24-hr. emergency roadside assistance 7 days a wk. Free unlimited mileage & 1-way rentals.

 

 

AUTO EUROPE

39 Commercial Street

Portland, ME 04101

Tel: (207) 842-2200, (800) 223-5555

Website: autoeurope.com

E-mail: reservations@autoeurope.com

 

 

Guaranteed best rates on car rentals at over 100 locations across France. Hotel deliveries of rental cars. Chauffeur & transfer services in Paris, Nice, Lyon & Marseille. 3*, 4* & 4*L hotel properties across France. Discounted air services on major scheduled carriers.

 

AUTO FRANCE

P.O. Box 760 - 211 Shadyside Road

Ramsey, NJ 07446

Tel: (201) 934-6994, (800) 572-9655

Fax: (201) 934-7501

Website: www.autofrance.net

E-mail: sales@autofrance.net

 

 

Tax-free new Peugeot for periods from two weeks to 6 months. Rates include full insurance, roadside assistance & unlimited mileage. No maximum age limit & no tax to pay. Free pick-up & return at major French airports. Other European locations available.

 

AUTOVENTURE

425 Pike Street, #502,

Seattle, WA 98101

Tel: (206) 624-6033, (800) 426-7502

Fax: (206) 340-8891

Website: www.autoventure.com

E-mail: info@autoventure.com

 

 

Private car & self-drive FIT customized itineraries to suit individual needs. Guest overnight in châteaux, manors & coaching inns of historic interest or smaller, intimate hotels of character & ambiance. Private car transfers, city sightseeing, countryside tours & shore excursions throughout France.

 

AVIS RENT A CAR

6 Sylvan Way

Parsippany, NJ 07054

Tel: (800) 331-1084

Website: avis.com
Travel Agent website:
avisagent.com

 

 

Car-rental & chauffeur-driven service. Over 500 rental locations at major airports, downtowns & railway stations. Automatics, minivans & luxury cars available 24-hour road-side assistance, driving itineraries & trip-planning help plus telephone assistance & message service while on the road in France.
 

 

EUROPE BY CAR

62 William Street

New York, NY 10005

Tel: (212) 581-3040, (800) 223-1516

Fax: (212) 246-1458

Website: www.europebycar.com

E-mail: info@europebycar.com

 

 

 

Rentals & leases. Lease a Renault, Peugeot, Citroën. Factory-direct new cars including tax, collision & theft insurance with no deductible, 24-hr. assistance. Available 17 to 175 days. Discounts for students and faculty. Low cost short-term rentals available throughout Europe.

 

EUROPEAN CAR RESERVATIONS

349 W. Commercial Street, #2288

East Rochester, NY 14445

Tel: (585) 383-1260, (800) 535-3303

Fax: (585) 383-0172

Website: www.ecrtravel.com

E-mail: rentecr@ecrtravel.com

 

 

Automobile broker who offers self-drive vehicle rentals at many airports, railway stations & city offices throughout France & Europe. Basic + inclusive prices available. Chauffeur services also available upon request in select locations.

 

FRANCE CAR HIRE RENTAL

Website: www.france-car-hire-rental.com

E-mail: info@france-car-hire-rental.com

 

 

Specialist providers of reliable and cheap car hire in MONTPELLIER. We are dedicated to providing excellence in service to our clients, located in France with access to offices in all major towns and pickup locations.

 

THE HERTZ CORPORATION

225 Brae Boulevard

Park Ridge, NJ 07656

Tel: (201) 307-2000, (800) 654-3001

Website: www.hertz.com

 

 

"Hertz Affordable Europe Program" includes unlimited mileage & offers flexible payment options with no cancellation penalties. Computer driving directions. 24-hour emergency roadside assistance. English speaking staff. Full fleet available. One-way rentals available within France.

 

 

LIMOUSINE & CHAUFFEUR SERVICES
 

 

SACCA TOURS

28-38 42nd Street

Long Island City, NY 11103

Tel: (718) 545-4751, (800) 326-5170

Fax: (718) 545-2919

Website: www.saccatours.com

E-mail: saccatours@mindspring.com

 

 

Deluxe chauffeur-driven tours throughout France from airport transfers to customized tours with English-speaking drivers. Licensed guides upon request.

 

TAKE-A-GUIDE LTD.

954 Lexington Avenue, #500

New York, NY 10021

Tel: (800) 825-4946, (800) 825-4946

Fax: (800) 635-7177

Website: www.take-a-guide.com

E-mail: tag@take-a-guide.com

 

 

Personal sightseeing & touring service throughout France by private car & driver-guide. Itineraries include charming French inns, castle hotels & private mansions following the "Route Jacques Coeur." Minimum 3-day hire.