France has a wonderful road system that makes driving pleasureful, and it is also the best option for seeing the countryside.  This is why travelers should hire sat nav with car rentals when they want to site see around this beautiful country.  There are many car hire agency offices all around France, such as international providers like Budge, Europcar, and Hertz.  Plus, there are a few locally owned rental providers, where travelers could get cheaper deals.

When arriving at the airport or train station, it is possible to hire a car with sat nav then, but it is more beneficial to do it before arrival.  Many times, it can be cheaper to book a car rental on the internet, where there are promotions and cheaper deals than doing it upon arrival.  It is good to note that most of the hire cars are manual shifts, but automatics are available too, at significantly higher costs.  Even though it’s required that travelers only be 18 to drive, they have to be 21, at least, in order to hire a car.  Plus, is it required that the car is returned with a full take of fuel.

There are some other important things to remember about driving in France with a rental car and sat nav kit.  The roads that begin with an “A” are toll roads, and they offer fast connections to major centers.  The roads that start with an “N” are national roads and are free.  Then there are roads that begin in “D”, which are departmental roads; these are smaller, yet maintained well.  Also, remember that when there is a sign announcing a town or village entrance, the speed limit slows to 50 kph.