Cheap car hire in Avignon
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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Avignon
- With the Parc Naturel Régional des Alpilles close by and the cities of Montpellier and Marseille between an hour and an hour and a half away, there is much more to explore than the just the attractions Avignon has to offer, including the scenic and ancient old town. There is no better way to reach all your dream destinations than with your own four wheels, so get a hire car to make the most out of your time in Avignon.
- Aéroport Avignon-Provence is located about 6 miles from Avignon and has several major car hire companies onsite, so you can conveniently start your time in Avignon right off the bat by picking up your hire car at the airport. Make sure to book your car in advance to use the onsite agencies and follow the signs to the hire service desks upon arrival.
- Driving in Avignon is generally a wise decision to see everything in and around the city in your own time, but it also comes with some things to bear in mind. There are free expressways as well as tolled ones in France, which are marked with “péage,” so ask your agency whether it is possible to get a transponder that reads the plate and sends a bill. Otherwise, there are pay booths where drivers can pay. Also, drunk driving is fined severely in the wine region, so make sure you are not over the limit of 0.5 mg.
- During the summer, Avignon is a popular tourist destination and traffic can increase over these months as people are streaming into the picturesque city. Especially the narrow, old lanes can be challenging to navigate with many cars whizzing through the city, so it is generally advised to refrain from driving in the old town if possible.
- Book your car hire in Avignon at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Mini car hire in Avignon are around 44% cheaper than other car types, on average
Avignon car hire experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users
FAQs about hiring a car in Avignon
What type of car is recommended for driving in Avignon?
Travelers who are coming to Avignon in the warm summer months could have the most fun when renting a convertible. Renting a smaller car may also be a wise choice because the old city of Avignon is very narrow in many places, and also because petrol is very pricey in Europe. Also remember that stick shifts are commonly used in Europe and renters may have to pay extra for an automatic transmission.
What’s the speed limit in Avignon?
All speed limits are posted in kilometers per hour and within city limits 50 km/h (31 mph) is permitted. Drivers can drive up to 70 km/h (43 mph) on rural roads and up to 130 km/h (80 mph) on freeways. On freeways, stay on the right-hand side, as the left lane is only for passing.
Where are the best places to park in Avignon?
Parking inside the center of Avignon can be a difficult undertaking in the summer, as there are only few spots in the old town. It is better to look for a parking lot outside the walls of the old town, such as St. Charles Lot or L’Oulle. Some of the lots are free for the first few hours before starting to charge, such as the Avenue de la Foire.
How much is the price of fuel in Avignon?
The average price of fuel in Avignon is R141,46 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R1 697 and R2 263, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Avignon?
Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Avignon.
How can I find car hires near me in Avignon?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Mini car hire cost in Avignon?
A Mini car hire in Avignon costs R818 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Avignon?
An Economy car hire in Avignon costs R906 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Avignon?
An Intermediate car hire in Avignon costs R923 per day, on average.
What is the most popular car hire location in Avignon?
In Avignon, cars are most frequently hired at Thrifty 16 Boulevard Saint-michel (1 km from city centre ).
Avignon car rental reviews and directory
Rent@Car
10,0
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2 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
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10.0
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10.0
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10.0
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10,0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
National
10,0
Wonderful
1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
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8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in Avignon
Sixt
8,2
Very Good
6 reviewsCleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.7
Value for money
7.5
3 locations in Avignon
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6,0 Okay
May 2022
10,0 Wonderful
Apr 2022
Avis
8,0
Very Good
8 reviewsCleanliness
8.8
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8.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.2
Value for money
8.0
One location in Avignon
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9,6 Wonderful
Jul 2019
Pros:
Drop-off very easy.Cons:
The car they provided was very different than the car I reserved. I reserved a Mercedes Benz C-class. When I arrived, they told me that they don't stock any Mercedes Benz sedans. So, this wasn't an instance where the car was rented to someone else; they just didn't have the car they advertised.8,4 Very Good
Jun 2018
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It was a new car (Twingo) and small enough for handling the narrow roads of the cities and winding Vinyard single lane roads.Cons:
There were no road signs saying where to return the car at the large Lyon Parreche railway station. Very stressful.10,0 Wonderful
Oct 2017
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The lady was very helpful and was easy to communicate with given our language differences. Once we decided to get the GPS she upgraded the car to one with GPS built in rather than using a hand held unit.2,0 Poor
Aug 2023
8,0 Very Good
Jul 2022
10,0 Wonderful
Jun 2022
Budget
7,2
Good
12 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
7.2
3 locations in Avignon
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8,4 Very Good
Sep 2019
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Our car was great and we loved driving around in it.Cons:
It took a while to pick up the car because there was computer system issue and they at first told us we didn’t have insurance and I had to show them the Allianz email that says “if the rental location tells you hat you don’t have insurance call this number”.2,0 Poor
Sep 2019
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It appears they way overcharged me, by $1000. When we returned the car after the time they recalculated the bill at the highest rate rather than the extra day charges they told us about. They haven’t responded to telephone or email inquiries, so all I have is their email to me in Norwegian. Help!5,2 Fair
Sep 2018
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Clean carCons:
Car available was not the car we had previously agreed. I was given a much smaller car as they refused to give me an upgraded car without significant more payment. However, they charged me the same for the smaller car without offering a discount.10,0 Wonderful
May 2018
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The lovely woman at the check in counter couldn't have been nicer nor more helpful.10,0 Wonderful
Jul 2017
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Budget at Avignon TGV, France provided superb customer service and a brand new car for my travel from southern France through Spain and back. Highest recommendation!!7,2 Good
Jun 2017
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Car was comfortable and the GPS system was invaluableCons:
Return directions were not good, had a problem with the location and accessHertz
5,7
Fair
10 reviewsCleanliness
7.0
Comfort
6.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.0
Value for money
5.0
4 locations in Avignon
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8,8 Very Good
Sep 2019
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Yes, the staff were very helpfulCons:
Pricing and more smaller cars with automatic transmission to choose from would have been nicer. We wanted to rent a smaller car.10,0 Wonderful
Aug 2018
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The whole rental experience was very easy. I was in and out in about 5mCons:
The car wasn’t washed and had been used by a smoker before.10,0 Wonderful
Jul 2018
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Three trains were running late and all arrived at the same time, but they were organized and ready for the rush. Car was clean and in good condition.6,4 Okay
Jul 2017
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Good serviceCons:
They rip you off with the insurance. Low per day rental and then they screw you really badly with the insurance -- about 4-5 times the cost of the rental.8,0 Very Good
Jun 2017
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nice car, easy pick up and drop offCons:
was unfairly charged for an antennae that was already broken but undocumented on the contract.9,6 Wonderful
Sep 2016
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I reserved the smallest standard transmission car and upgraded to a slightly larger model with a GPS which was comfortable, easy to drive and enabled us to navigate the very small roads in little towns in France. Many roads are poorly marked with the route signs so we couldn't have traveled without the GPS. Pick up and drop off went smoothly and the taxi stand (to get a cab to take us to the riverboat in Avignon) was just outside the rental agency's door.Europcar
5,3
Fair
8 reviewsCleanliness
7.3
Comfort
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.9
Value for money
5.0
3 locations in Avignon
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6,0 Okay
Sep 2023
10,0 Wonderful
Jun 2023
2,0 Poor
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2,0 Poor
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4,0 Mediocre
May 2022
6,0 Okay
Dec 2022
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8,8
Very Good
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8.5
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8.5
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7.7
Value for money
7.1
2 locations in Avignon
Alamo
2,0
Poor
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10.0
Comfort
8.0
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2.0
Value for money
4.0
One location in Avignon
Dollar
7,4
Good
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2 locations in Avignon
Goldcar Rental SP
7,1
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One location in Avignon
Thrifty
6,7
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672 Avenue de L'Aulanière
+33 2 02 02 02 02
Gare TGV Place de l'Europe
+33 8 26 10 28 30
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672 Chemin De L'aulaniere
+33 4 32 76 04 70
Chateaublanc
33 0 490840574
Gare Tgv Place De L'Europe
+33 8 25 08 89 45
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3017 Route de Marseille
+33 4 90 86 18 89
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300 Chemin Croix De Noves
+33 4 13 95 06 75
Avignon Airport Avignon-Caum AVN
+33 3 89 08 61 21
Gare d'Avignon TGV
+33 3 89 08 61 21
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430 Rue du Grand Gigognan
+33 4 84 34 03 50
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145, rue J. Demy - ZAC de la Castelette
+33 4 90 81 19 98
350 Avenue Charles Valente
+33 4 90 13 30 00
Rue Charles Valente-montfavet
+33 4 90 13 40 40
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Aeroport D Avignon
+33 4 90 84 01 48
Gare Tgv Railway Station
+33 4 90 27 30 07
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Aerodrome Chateaublanc
+33 4 90 84 05 74
Place De L'europe
+86 10 6064 1387
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Avignon TGV station
+33 1 86 76 14 79
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Avignon airport
+33 4 90 81 51 51
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585 Rue de l'Aulanière
+33 4 90 14 69 69
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Most popular car type | Mini |
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