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Car Rental Locations & Options
Car Hire Locations and Options
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| Avignon TGV Station |
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| Avignon City Centre |
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| Avignon-Provence Airport (AVN) |
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| Marseille Airport (MRS) |
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Available Rental Companies in Avignon
Hertz, Dollar/Thrifty, Avis/Budget, Europcar, Enterprise/Citer and local providers are available at Avignon TGV station. City centre offices include Europcar and Hertz near Porte de la République and Avis at the city centre train station.
Car Rental Prices
Low-cost rental tips
- Compare pick-up locations. Prices can vary between Avignon TGV, City Centre, and AVN. TGV has more cars but may add a location surcharge. If you’re flying into Marseille (MRS), also compare there, factoring in extra tolls and 90 km of driving.
- Time it right for Provence summer. For July–August and for automatics, book a few months ahead. In shoulder or low season, watch rates and adjust your booking if prices drop.
- Choose smaller/manual cars. Economy or compact models are cheaper and easier to park within the ramparts and in village lots. Automatics cost more and sell out in summer.
- Rent only when you need it. Explore Avignon’s old town car-free, then pick up the car the day you head out. Check for unlimited kilometres and see if a weekly rate beats day-by-day pricing.
- Trim driving costs. Use toll-free routes like the N100/D6100 or the Luberon loop to save on A7/A9 tolls, and fill up at supermarket stations rather than motorway services. Park at the free Parking des Italiens and take the shuttle into the centre.
- Weigh one-way options. Within France, drop fees are often around €40–100. Compare the fee versus the fuel and tolls to return the car to Avignon.
Car hire prices in Avignon 2025/2026
Parking and Driving
Car Park Options in Avignon
- Within City Walls: Limited spaces that fill quickly in summer. A few small garages and surface lots are available.
- Park-and-Ride: Parking des Italiens outside the ramparts offers a shuttle into the old town.
- Old Town Area: Largely pedestrianised; follow signs restricting car entry.
- Outside Walls: Several paid lots are available.
Local Driving Regulations
- Speed limits: 50 km/h in towns, 80 km/h on rural roads, 130 km/h on motorways (110 km/h in rain).
- Roundabouts are common throughout Provence. Give way to traffic already in the roundabout.
- Signs are well-posted, often showing both route numbers and names of next towns.
- Blood alcohol limit is 0.05%.
- Speed cameras are common, especially just after villages where limits drop to 50 km/h.
- Look for the round white sign bearing a black diagonal line. It indicates the end of a restriction (for example, the end of a 50 km/h zone).
Why rent a car in Avignon
Book a rental to visit:
- Luberon villages loop – Gordes, Roussillon, Apt
- Pont du Gard – aqueduct
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape – wine estates
- Arles – arena, Van Gogh sites
- Nîmes – amphitheatre, museums
- Aix-en-Provence
Local Rental Locations
- Aix En Provence
- Biarritz
- BOD Airport
- Bordeaux
- Calais
- CDG Airport
- Corsica
- France
- Lyon
- LYS Airport
- Marseille
- MRS Airport
- Nantes
- NCE Airport
- Nice
- Paris
- TLS Airport
- Toulouse
FAQs
Is a car necessary to visit Avignon itself?
No, Avignon's historic centre is small and easy to walk around. You'll find a car is mostly useful for exploring the Provence region nearby.
What documents do I need to rent a car in Avignon?
You'll need a valid driver's licence, passport and a credit card in the driver's name. If you have a non-EU licence, you might also need an International Driving Permit, especially if your licence isn't written using the same alphabet as English.
Are automatic transmission cars available in Avignon?
Yes, but rental companies have fewer automatic cars and they cost more. We recommend you book one in advance, especially if you're renting in summer.
Can I pick up a car in Avignon and drop it off in another city?
Yes, most rental companies offer one-way rentals. If you drop the car in another French city, it will cost about €40-100 extra, depending on how far it is. If the company lets you drop it off in another country like Spain or Italy, the fees are even higher.
Is it easy to park in Provençal villages?
Most villages have car parks at their entrances, because their historic centres are often for pedestrians only. You can find these official parking areas by following the blue P signs.
