Nimes car rentals from $34/day

Smaller vehicles such as compacts and economy cars are more affordable and fuel-efficient, making them ideal for travellers on a limited budget in Nimes. SUVs and luxury cars can handle greater passenger capacity and comfort, as well as extra storage space for extended hours on the roads outside the city.

Speed limits in Nimes, as in all of France, are determined by road type and location. If you’re driving on streets in populated urban areas the legal speed limit is about 30mph, while on roads in rural districts the speed allowed by law is 50mph. Along dual carriageways you should not drive in excess of 70mph, but along major highways or motorways the maximum speed limit is about 80mph. Traffic and static cameras are in use along highways and intersections, so take precautions when driving.

The city council of Nimes offers on-street parking around the city limits, which are metered and divided into two zones: Green and Red. Within Green zones, the tariff is about €1 (£0.90) per hour, while in Red zones it is about €1.50 (£1.30) per hour. The hours of operation are Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 12:00 and from 14:00 to 19:00, as well as Saturdays from 09:00 to 12:00. Outside of these hours, on-street parking is free except where restricted. Acceptable methods of payment are cash, debit or credit card and PayByPhone. Disabled parking is available in some areas.

On average a rental car in Nimes costs $46 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 Nimes found in the last 2 weeks is $42.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Nimes. 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 Marseille airport include Rentscape, Dollar and OLYMPIC.

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

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

A Compact car rental in Nimes costs $55 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Nimes costs $72 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Nimes costs $111 per day, on average.

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

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 24 car rental agencies in Nimes.

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