Chamonix car rentals from $41/day

On average a rental car in Chamonix costs $60 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 Chamonix found in the last 2 weeks is $53.

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

The average gas price in Chamonix is $7.03 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $84 and $112, depending on the car size.

Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Chamonix.

Car rental companies onsite at Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport include Ok Mobility, Virtuo and DRIVALIA.

The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport to off-airport locations is Avis.

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

An Intermediate car rental in Chamonix costs $152 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Chamonix costs $129 per day, on average.

A Luxury car rental in Chamonix costs $277 per day, on average.

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

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 3 car rental agencies in Chamonix.

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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Chamonix so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

For those looking into car rentals in Chamonix, consider renting an SUV, regardless of the time of year. An SUV is, of course, a good car for handling the snow in winter months. But throughout the year, since Chamonix is renowned as a resort area, an SUV can be a very handy vehicle to have because you can fill it with outdoor recreational equipment and ample picnic supplies. Also, if you are driving around with friends or family, an SUV can provide a roomy, comfortable ride.

Motorways into Chamonix tend to have a speed limit of 68 mph, posted as 110 km/h. However, the A40, the A410, and the RD19 have reduced speed limits of 55 mph, posted as 90 km/h. The speed limit on the road up to the Mont Blanc tunnel is 50 mph, posted is 80 km/h. The speed limit in the nearby Arve Valley is 68 mph, post is 110 km/h. The speed limit on the roads within the commune of Chamonix is 31 mph, posted as 50 km/h.

It can be difficult to find a parking spot in Chamonix during the high season from December through April. Paid parking lots in this city can have charges from €0.40 per 15 minutes (about $0.43) up to €0.70 for 15 minutes (about $0.76). Charges tend to go down in the evening, closer to €0.10 for every 15 minutes (about $0.11). A maximum cost for parking for the whole day tends to be around €20 (about $22). However, most of the ski resorts have free parking, except for The Brevent. There are several parking lots in Chamonix where you can park for free for less than an hour or less than a half an hour for the purpose of enjoying the breathtaking mountain views.