Marseille car rentals from C$ 40/day

For passengers who don't require much space, a small, compact car is ideal for driving through the narrow streets of Marseille. But if you're planning on a road trip along the coast, a convertible vehicle may be a fun way to travel through the French Riviera as the weather is usually quite warm but temperatures aren't too high. If you're traveling with the whole family, a sedan is best as it offers enough space for everyone.

The speed limit in towns and urban areas is typically 50 kilometers per hour (31 miles per hour), but it may be lower in certain residential areas, in which case the speed limit signs will be posted. The speed limit in two to three-lane roads is 90 km/h (55 mph), and it’s 110 km/h (68 mph) on four-lane routes. Motorways have a speed limit of 130 km/h (80 mph). The limits are reduced in the wet weather.

French drivers are used to double or even triple-parking on the city's narrow streets, which means it's best to avoid street parking and instead leave your vehicle at one of the many public parking lots around Marseille. One of the best options is the underground garage near the Vieux Port (Old Port). Street parking is metered and usually time-limited, and parking is paid from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Saturday. Prices for both on-street parking and parking lots can range between €1.50 ($1.70) and €2.50 ($2.80) per hour.

On average a rental car in Marseille costs C$ 53 per day.

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

Car rental companies onsite at Marseille airport include Rentscape, Thrifty and Dollar.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Marseille airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Goldcar Rental SP, Thrifty, Sixt, Dollar and Budget.

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

An Economy car rental in Marseille costs C$ 64 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Marseille costs C$ 68 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Marseille costs C$ 77 per day, on average.

As a foreigner in France, you will need your US driver's license and your passport in order to operate a motor vehicle, including a rental car you secure through KAYAK from one of the cheap car rentals in Marseille. You also need a major credit card in your name and international insurance papers, which you should secure before your trip from your car insurance agency or a travel insurance agency.

Le Panier, the historic, largely untouched, part of Marseille is considered the city center. There are not a lot of car rental agencies right there, but there are some. The closest is Wizz Car Hire. Not much further to the east, you can find an Alamo and a CarGo. An 8min drive away from Le Panier, you can find many cheap car rentals in Marseille at the train station Gare Marseille St Charles. Companies represented here include Rent A Car, Europcar, and Avis. There are a number of Marseille car rentals just southeast of Le Panier, where several major roads meet right near the Patinoire Palais Omnisports Marseille Grand-Est.