Chamonix car rentals

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Chamonix. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Chamonix is C$ 9.74 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 117 and C$ 156, depending on the car size.

Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Chamonix.

Car rental companies onsite at Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport include Ok Mobility, Virtuo, Europcar, Dollar, Thrifty and keddy by Europcar.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, Dollar, Thrifty and keddy by Europcar.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

An Intermediate car rental in Chamonix costs C$ 273 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Chamonix costs C$ 80 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Chamonix costs C$ 233 per day, on average.

In Chamonix, cars are most frequently rented at Europcar 36 Place De La Gare (1 km from city centre ).

For those looking into car rentals in Chamonix, consider renting an SUV, regardless of the time of year. An SUV is, of course, a good car for handling the snow in winter months. But throughout the year, since Chamonix is renowned as a resort area, an SUV can be a very handy vehicle to have because you can fill it with outdoor recreational equipment and ample picnic supplies. Also, if you are driving around with friends or family, an SUV can provide a roomy, comfortable ride.

Motorways into Chamonix tend to have a speed limit of 68 mph, posted as 110 km/h. However, the A40, the A410, and the RD19 have reduced speed limits of 55 mph, posted as 90 km/h. The speed limit on the road up to the Mont Blanc tunnel is 50 mph, posted is 80 km/h. The speed limit in the nearby Arve Valley is 68 mph, post is 110 km/h. The speed limit on the roads within the commune of Chamonix is 31 mph, posted as 50 km/h.

It can be difficult to find a parking spot in Chamonix during the high season from December through April. Paid parking lots in this city can have charges from €0.40 per 15 minutes (about $0.43) up to €0.70 for 15 minutes (about $0.76). Charges tend to go down in the evening, closer to €0.10 for every 15 minutes (about $0.11). A maximum cost for parking for the whole day tends to be around €20 (about $22). However, most of the ski resorts have free parking, except for The Brevent. There are several parking lots in Chamonix where you can park for free for less than an hour or less than a half an hour for the purpose of enjoying the breathtaking mountain views.