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Popular rental locations in Marseille

The following rental locations are the most popular for renting a car in Marseille

Car rental offers in Marseille

Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable vehicle for the lowest price. Below are some examples from our selection in Marseille.

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Economy
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Luxury
Station wagon
Passenger van
Convertible
SUV
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Car rental companies in Marseille

Below are the car rental companies in Marseille with the best ratings. Compare all ratings and prices of these rental companies in one search.

  • Europcar

    9.4 (8061)
    From £ 17 / day
  • Dollar Rent a Car

    8.8 (4314)
    From £ 22 / day
  • Enterprise

    8.7 (1921)
    From £ 18 / day
  • Alamo

    8.4 (8619)
    From £ 24 / day
  • Sixt

    8.3 (3316)
    From £ 24 / day
  • Rent a car

    8.2 (31)
    No rates available
  • Thrifty

    8.1 (5438)
    From £ 22 / day
  • Sicily by Car

    7.9 (3224)
    From £ 27 / day
  • Budget

    7.8 (9604)
    From £ 26 / day
  • National Car Rental

    7.7 (402)
    From £ 28 / day
  • Avis

    7.7 (5940)
    From £ 29 / day
  • Hertz

    7.7 (6852)
    From £ 23 / day
  • Keddy By Europcar

    7.5 (3331)
    From £ 18 / day
  • Goldcar Key'n Go

    7.4 (103)
    From £ 28 / day
  • FireFly Car Rental

    6.7 (3811)
    No rates available
  • Rhodium Car Rental

    6.5 (163)
    No rates available
  • Goldcar

    6.3 (5469)
    From £ 18 / day
  • InterRent

    6.3 (5827)
    No rates available
  • AVIS Car-Away

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • CITROEN

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • AbsoluteCar

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • Carwiz rent a car

    7.4 (542)
    No rates available
  • Flizzr

    6.9 (305)
    From £ 26 / day
  • Your Rent

    7.7 (49)
    No rates available
  • ADA

    No reviews
    No rates available

When is the best time to book a rental car in Marseille?

Marseille - When is the most affordable time to rent a mini class car?

At this destination (Marseille), January is the most affordable time to rent a mini class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting mini class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Marseille - When is the most affordable time to rent a economy class car?

At this destination (Marseille), January is the most affordable time to rent a economy class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting economy class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Marseille - When is the most affordable time to rent a compact class car?

At this destination (Marseille), November is the most affordable time to rent a compact class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting compact class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Marseille - When is the most affordable time to rent an intermediate class car?

At this destination (Marseille), November is the most affordable time to rent a intermediate class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting intermediate class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Marseille - When is the most affordable time to rent a standard class car?

At this destination (Marseille), November is the most affordable time to rent a standard class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting standard class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Marseille - When is the most affordable time to rent a full-size car?

At this destination (Marseille), November is the most affordable time to rent a full-size class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting full-size class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Marseille - When is the most affordable time to rent a luxury car?

At this destination (Marseille), November is the most affordable time to rent a luxury class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting luxury class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Marseille - When is the most affordable time to rent a station wagon?

At this destination (Marseille), November is the most affordable time to rent a station wagon with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting a station wagon, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Marseille - When is the most affordable time to rent a SUV?

At this destination (Marseille), November is the most affordable time to rent an SUV with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting an SUV, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Marseille - When is the most affordable time to rent a MPV?

At this destination (Marseille), October is the most affordable time to rent an mpv with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting an mpv with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Marseille - When is the most affordable time to rent a minivan?

At this destination (Marseille), November is the most affordable time to rent a minibus with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting a minibus, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Marseille - When is the most affordable time to rent a sports car?

At this destination (Marseille), November is the most affordable time to rent a sports car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting a sports car, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Marseille - When is the most affordable time to rent a convertible?

At this destination (Marseille), April is the most affordable time to rent a convertible with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. July is the peak month for renting a convertible, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Marseille - When is the most affordable time to rent a sedan?

At this destination (Marseille), August is the most affordable time to rent a sedan with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. March is the peak month for renting a sedan, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Marseille - When is the most affordable time to rent a delivery van?

At this destination (Marseille), February is the most affordable time to rent a van with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting a van, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Car rental companies in and around Marseille

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Marseille

Available locations in Marseille

121 Avenue Du Prado
152-154 Boulevard Rabatau
59 Allees Leon Gambetta
6 Avenue de Saint-Menet
6 Bd Schloesing
83 Boulevard Rabatau
9 Bd Gay Lussac
90 Bd Sakakini
92 Boulevard Rabatau
CD 543 - La Charbonniere, France, 13240
ZAC la Ravelle, Av. François Chardigny

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Marseille Guide

Car Hire

Marseille's complex history as a transportation and trade hub dates back to 600 BC, the year Phocean Greek settlers first founded France's second most populous city. Today, Marseille remains one of the most important transportation centres in both France and the Mediterranean Sea coast. This multicultural city boasts not only Europe's shortest commercial ferry ride across its bustling Old Port, but also an extensive public transit network on land. Marseille-Provence International Airport, France's fifth busiest, lies just 19 kilometres northwest of central Marseille by taxi, bus, train or car hire.

Who to Book With
Most of Marseille's vehicles for hire are found at Marseille-Provence International Airport and St Charles rail station. Advantage, which only accepts online reservations, is just one of seven internationally reputable car hire companies at the airport alone. Multiple branches of Sixt, Budget, Europcar and many more dealerships are located throughout Marseille.

Best Time to go
High season in Marseille, like elsewhere in the South of France, is summer, when vehicle rental and accommodation rates can soar as high as the seaside temperatures. Better bargains and cooler temperatures can be found in spring and autumn, but visitors should watch for sudden Mistral winds and downpours during these off seasons. Winter is both the coldest and driest season in Marseille.

Need to Know Essentials
These documents are mandatory for claiming your rental car:

- A valid drivers license
- A passport or other proof of age over 18
- Proof of insurance

For more info read our FAQ's.

Driving
Marseille's city centre is notoriously congested and chaotic, especially during typical rush hours. Many motorists choose to pay the high fees to park their vehicles in the city's outskirts rather than brave Marseille's traffic. Some shopping streets are completely closed to motorised vehicles. Car hire in Marseille is most practical for journeys outside the city, which lies at the end of France's main north-to-south A7 motorway. Nice and Cannes lie roughly two hours east of Marseille.

Our guide to France features even more driving details.

Transport

This centuries old transportation hub now contains France's fifth busiest airport and Europe's shortest commercial ferry ride in addition to its intricate road network and public transit system. Visitors can take a quick three-hour high speed rail journey to Paris or a leisurely cruise across Marseille's Old Port. A popular cycle hire scheme accompanies the city's extensive cycling path network. After the Marseille metro service stops running each evening, night buses step in as replacements.

Trains
Visitors can reach Nice within two hours or Paris within three hours aboard the high speed trains departing to both destinations each day from Marseille's main SNCF St Charles rail station. Several buses and both Régie des Transports de Marseille subway lines stop at this hillside rail station within walking distance of the Old Port and Canebière. Passengers with mobility issues should, however, opt for trams or buses as most métro stations are filled with stairs. Carte liberté tickets costing around £5.30 for up to five voyages, or just over £10.50 for up to 10 voyages which provide the best bargains.

Buses
Régie des Transports de Marseille operates Marseille's main inner city bus network, including night buses which step in after the métro ceases operations every evening. Some bus fares include day Marseille City Passes granting passengers admission to many city museums. Passengers can also board Eurolines buses which depart to diverse cities like Tangier, Prague, and Barcelona from the bus station next to the SNCF St Charles rail station.

Taxis
Many Marseille taxi drivers are multilingual, including many employees of companies such as Taxi Radio Marseille and Boom Taxi Marseille. In addition to Marseille-Provence International Airport's 24-hour taxi service, official taxis are also available at the SNCF St Charles rail station. Several bars and restaurants will book taxis for their customers.

Exploring

Rented vehicles may not be the easiest way to explore Marseille's own city limits, but they can easily transport visitors 32kms to the picturesque fishing port of Cassis or 25kms to the elegant city of Aix-en-Provence. Cannes may boast France's most famous film festival, but the Lumière brothers actually produced the world's first film at the rail station of a lesser known port called La Ciotat, 32kms outside of Marseille.

Recommended Drives

Cassis - This may not be as famous or luxurious as the much splashier French Riviera beach resorts east of Marseille, but this fishing community boasts its own relaxed charm. Visitors can sample the local food and wine, enjoy wide varieties of water sports, sail to the long narrow Calanques inlets, or simply admire the pure white cliffs overlooking Cassis.

Aix-en-Provence - Art admirers will undoubtedly want to stroll along the Circuit de Cézanne during their stay in the French artist's hometown, Aix-en-Provence. Stately mansions and unique fountains line the elegant tree-lined boulevards of this affluent city 25kms from Marseille.

La Ciotat - The Lumière brothers created the world's first motion picture at the rail station in the port community of La Ciotat, whose Eden Cinema also ranks among the world's oldest film theatres. The Musée Ciotaden tells the story of another famous local invention, pétanque, while a tiny island called Ile Verte is a popular day boating destination.

Practical information

  • Currency
    Euro
  • Driving direction
    Right
  • City speed limit
    50 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    90 km/h
  • Language
    French
  • Popular car category
    Economy

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is Carrentals.co.uk the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

Are there any additional costs?

In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

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  • Dollar Rent a Car
  • Enterprise
  • Alamo
  • Sixt
  • Rent a car
  • Thrifty
  • Sicily by Car
  • Budget
  • National Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Hertz
  • Keddy By Europcar
  • Goldcar Key'n Go
  • FireFly Car Rental
  • Rhodium Car Rental
  • Goldcar
  • InterRent
  • AVIS Car-Away
  • CITROEN
  • AbsoluteCar
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  • Flizzr
  • Your Rent
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