Hi, I am leaving in 3 weeks for France. We want to rent a car basically for 1.5 days and I know we will be charged for 2. The plan is to rent a car in Avignon and stay overnight in Rousillon and the next day to drop it off in Aix n Provence. We are getting ridiculous price quotes from 245- 800 euros! and I don't think that includes insurance, etc.. Is it better to wait until we get to Avignon and then rent? Would appreciate any advice. Thanks Susan
Posted by
US Pacific Northwest
10344 posts
About 98% of people posting here reserve a car online in advance before their departure. I can't recall anyone here saying they got a better deal by waiting until they got to Europe. Try this site: http://www.autoeurope.com/carsplash.cfm?aff=RICKSTEVES
Posted by
Bay Area
3551 posts
If autoeurope cannot help you with a better rate you might opt for a private driver or take a bus. Shorter than a week is always expensive. And yes always rent from USA bef leaving to get a better rate. In general France is more pricey than say Germany.
Posted by
Pensacola
9110 posts
Try kayak.com and see what shows up. I'd be surprised if it were more than 125e per day for a real short term; my gut-shots are only for no extra insurance, however.