Saint-Étienne car rentals from $52/day

On average a rental car in Saint-Étienne costs $65 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 Saint-Étienne found in the last 2 weeks is $65.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Saint-Étienne. 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 Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport include Budget, Ok Mobility, Hertz, Dollar, Virtuo and Europcar.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport to off-airport locations include Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, Dollar, and Europcar.

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

A Standard car rental in Saint-Étienne costs $225 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Saint-Étienne costs $77 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Saint-Étienne costs $50 per day, on average.

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

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 20 car rental agencies in Saint-Étienne.

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 Saint-Étienne so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

Saint-Etienne is known for its well-established public roads. When considering your vehicle type, look for one with enough capacity for your space needs. For instance, you'll want to hire a smaller vehicle if you travel alone with little luggage. In this case, a compact, mini or economy is an ideal choice. Alternatively, standard or intermediate sizes are a perfect choice if you are on a group trip. Look for an SUV if you’ll be travelling to off-road locations.

When using car hire in Saint-Etienne, beware of the varying speed limits in each area. In general, the motorway speed limit is 130 km/h (80 mph), but the speed lowers to 110 km/h (70 mph) on dual carriageways. When driving on main roads in built-up areas, you should cap your speed at 50 km/h (30 mph). The speed limit outside built-up areas is generally 80 km/h (50 mph). Drive cautiously, especially when approaching built-up areas like school zones, residential districts and business areas. Be sure to abide by the posted speed limits to avoid speeding penalties.

Finding car parks in Saint-Etienne should be easy due to a wide selection of options, especially downtown. Consider downtown Etienne to enjoy a variety of parking options; you'll be closer to important places like accommodations, eateries and business centres. Car parks in downtown Saint-Etienne also offer convenient access to motorways. Metered car parks are available at Q-Park Fauriel (CHPL), Palais de Justice and Chavanelle Car Park. Free on-street parking is typically available from 12:30 to 14:00 from Monday to Saturday. Look for yellow zones and green zones. On average, parking your hire car in Saint-Etienne costs around €1.50 (about £1.28) per hour.