Car Rental in France
France is one of the most fascinating countries in Europe, and it offers the traveler a wide variety of possibilities: picturesque villages and pastoral landscapes, ancient cities, colorful markets, world-renowned culinary, sunny golden beaches and of course – an opulent culture. Not for nothing it is the world’s leading touristic destination.
France comprises several regions, and each one of them offers another abundance and a different kind of vacation. For example, the Loire Valley, extending along the Loire River, is a rare meeting place of spectacular sceneries, special villages and historical castles. The Provence region in southern France offers historical and cultural sites, a unique cuisine and excellent wine, and the French Riviera, which is the sanctuary of good life, with vibrant beaches and luxurious hotels. Urban Paris, the capital of France, is considered the cultural center of the country and the most romantic city in the world. It attracts about 26 million tourists annually, who enjoy its touristic attractions, which have become symbols by themselves. The Triumphal Arch at the city’s entrance, the famous Eiffel Tower, the Champs-Élysées Avenue, the Louvre Museum – one of the 210 museums operating in the city, the Tuileries Gardens and of course – Euro Disney (Disneyland Paris), the perfect amusement park for children and adults alike – are only some of the world-renowned sites.
Whether you are traveling in France as couples, individuals or families, the ideal way to enjoy the abundance offered by the country is by renting a car. Albar operates car rental services in France through the leading international companies Dollar and Thrifty, and puts at the travelers’ disposal a wide variety of vehicles equipped with navigation systems intended for easy and pleasant orientation. With Albar you can collect your vehicle already at the airport right after your landing, load your equipment onto it and get underway – without any unnecessary stoppings and delays.
Car rental in France will allow you to move freely and independently of external factors, such as public transportation or weather, and to exploit the country to the fullest and at a pace and time convenient for you. From Paris to Provence and the Loire Valley –the roads system in France is advanced and convenient. While driving you will be exposed to new landscapes, spontaneously visit nearby attractions and pull up and stop on the side of the road to enjoy, take photos and refresh yourself. Car rental in France unwraps an option to travel beyond the country’s borders as well: its ideal location also allows visiting its bordering countries, such as Germany, Italy or Belgium.
Even if your vacation is focused on the capital and its environs alone, car rental in Paris will significantly ease your trip. The area of Paris exceeds 86km2, and frequently the different attractions are situated far apart. Through car rental with Albar you can tour as many sites as possible and move pleasantly and comfortably between the diverse parts of the city.
Spring and summer are the perfect seasons to travel in the country, but for skiers visiting France, it is attractive even during the winter, with the ski resorts it offers in the Alps and the Pyrenees. Albar equips its vehicles with the proper equipment during the winter, such that car rental is an ideal solution for this purpose as well.
Car rental in France – information to keep in mind:
The speed limit for travel in France varies, depending on the road (urban, highway etc.) and it is affected by the climate as well: many times during wintry rainy weather with poor visibility, the speed allowed will diminish.
Although there is no warning of driving speed cameras through signage, they do exist multitudinously and the local police itself conducts ambushes, especially in popular touristic areas. Be sure to drive the speed limit - fines imposed for traffic violations are particularly high and may reach the amount of 400 Euros (charged in cash only).
In France the roads are marked with letters on the road signs and sometimes with different colors. This way, the letter D indicates an urban road, the letter A marks the entry to a toll road (blue signage) and the letter N indicates the entry to a highway without tolls (green signage).
Seating on the seat beside the driver is permitted from the age of 10 and above. The requirement of wearing seatbelts applies to both the front and rear seats.
Refueling will be mostly cheaper at gas stations situated on small roads than at stations located on highways.
