Cherbourg-en-Cotentin car rentals from $47/day

On average a rental car in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin costs $43 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin found in the last 2 weeks is $40.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

Car rental companies onsite at Carpiquet airport include Europcar and Budget.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Carpiquet airport to off-airport locations include Avis, Europcar, and Budget.

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A Compact car rental in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin costs $208 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin costs $38 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin costs $26 per day, on average.

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

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 19 car rental agencies in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

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As it's a historic town with small roads, you will benefit from getting a small car. A car like a Renault Twingo is a good option as these are useful for navigating narrow streets and are also easier to park. If you want to explore the Normandy coastline, then you might want a vehicle such as a compact SUV. This will handle rougher terrain better and provide you with a smoother ride.

You must stay within the speed limits when you’re driving a car hire in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, or you may be prosecuted by the local authorities. For example, on motorways you cannot drive faster than 130 kph. On dual carriageways the speed limit goes down to 110 kph, with other rural roads having a maximum limit of 80 kph. As you’re approaching the town it’s vital that you keep an eye out for the urban speed limit signs of 50 kph, as you are not allowed to travel faster than this.

If you’re looking for convenient parking in the centre of the town then you can go to Parking Gambetta Fontaine on Rue Gambetta, which is about a 5-min walk from popular tourist attractions like Salle des Fetes and costs about 0.50 € per hour. If you want to try and get some free parking, then head to Ville de Cherbourg Parking Napoleon on Rue Parking Napoleon. However, to ensure you manage to get a space it’s suggested that you arrive as early as possible.