Marseille car rentals

For passengers who don't require much space, a small, compact car is ideal for driving through the narrow streets of Marseille. But if you're planning on a road trip along the coast, a convertible vehicle may be a fun way to travel through the French Riviera as the weather is usually quite warm but temperatures aren't too high. If you're traveling with the whole family, a sedan is best as it offers enough space for everyone.

The speed limit in towns and urban areas is typically 50 kilometers per hour (31 miles per hour), but it may be lower in certain residential areas, in which case the speed limit signs will be posted. The speed limit in two to three-lane roads is 90 km/h (55 mph), and it’s 110 km/h (68 mph) on four-lane routes. Motorways have a speed limit of 130 km/h (80 mph). The limits are reduced in the wet weather.

French drivers are used to double or even triple-parking on the city's narrow streets, which means it's best to avoid street parking and instead leave your vehicle at one of the many public parking lots around Marseille. One of the best options is the underground garage near the Vieux Port (Old Port). Street parking is metered and usually time-limited, and parking is paid from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Saturday. Prices for both on-street parking and parking lots can range between €1.50 ($1.70) and €2.50 ($2.80) per hour.

On average a rental car in Marseille costs $57 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 Marseille found in the last 2 weeks is $26.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Alamo ($6/day), Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($9/day) and Sixt ($23/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Alamo 18 Boulevard Charles Nedelec 13001 (1 miles from city center).

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Marseille. 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 Marseille is $7.82 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $94 and $125, depending on the car size.

Mini (Renault Twingo or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Marseille.

Car rental companies onsite at Marseille airport include Thrifty, Hertz, Dollar, Virtuo, Rent@Car and PEUGEOT.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Marseille airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, Avis, Budget, Rhodium, Alamo, Sixt, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Ace, Thrifty, and Hertz.

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

A Mini car rental in Marseille costs $70 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Marseille costs $73 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Marseille costs $58 per day, on average.

In Marseille, cars are most frequently rented at Enterprise Rent-A-Car Aeroport De Marseille Provence (13 miles from city center).

On average a rental car in Marseille costs $397 per week ($57 per day).

On average a rental car in Marseille costs $1,702 per month ($57 per day).

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

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 32 car rental agencies in Marseille.

Some car rental companies in Marseille which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Europcar, Avis and Budget

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

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

As a foreigner in France, you will need your US driver's license and your passport in order to operate a motor vehicle, including a rental car you secure through KAYAK from one of the cheap car rentals in Marseille. You also need a major credit card in your name and international insurance papers, which you should secure before your trip from your car insurance agency or a travel insurance agency.

Le Panier, the historic, largely untouched, part of Marseille is considered the city center. There are not a lot of car rental agencies right there, but there are some. The closest is Wizz Car Hire. Not much further to the east, you can find an Alamo and a CarGo. An 8min drive away from Le Panier, you can find many cheap car rentals in Marseille at the train station Gare Marseille St Charles. Companies represented here include Rent A Car, Europcar, and Avis. There are a number of Marseille car rentals just southeast of Le Panier, where several major roads meet right near the Patinoire Palais Omnisports Marseille Grand-Est.