The moment you arrive, we’ve got you covered. Whether you fancy a cute compact for an urban jaunt, an elegant saloon for a business trip or a spacious people carrier for a family holiday, your perfect vehicle awaits.We’ll pack all the extras you need to get the most from your venture – from sat nav and super-fast mobile Wi-Fi, to our tailored range of child seats.  And, you don’t have to drive full-circle: why not make the most of one way car hire? 

Simply choose a date and time and we’ll prepare your quality hire car.

Once you’ve sorted out your car rental in Avignon, it’s time to check out what this historic city has to offer. Firstly you should head on over to Place de L’Horloge, the main square, to get a feel for the city. If it’s a nice day, Park Durocher will give you great views of the river.  And don’t forget the famous “pont d’Avignon”, the bridge that features in a popular French children’s nursery rhyme.

Which side of the road?
In France, please drive on the right side of the road.

Country driving laws

• Mobile phones may only be used with a hands-free device. Do not use headphones or earpieces
• Bus lanes are reserved exclusively for buses, taxis and bicycles

• In towns and rural areas, on minor roads and where there is no clear indication of right of way, it may be prudent to give way to traffic coming from the right (“priorité a droite”)
• It is recommended that drivers use dipped headlights at all times

Speed limits

All speed signs will be in km/h.

For a standard Avis rental vehicle with no trailer:

• Urban areas: 50 km/h (31 mph)
• 4-lane expressways (rural areas): 110 km/h (68 mph)

• Rural areas: 80 km/h (50 mph)
• Motorways: 130 km/h (80 mph)

Unless indicated by road signs. Be aware of changes to speed limits displayed on road signs due to adverse weather conditions. 

Child safety / Seatbelt laws

• It is compulsory for the driver and all passengers to wear a seatbelt
• Children weighing up to 9 kg must travel in a rear-facing car seat, in the back of the car only

• Children aged under 10 and weighing less than 36 kg must be seated in appropriate child restraint

Please note – It is the child’s parent/guardian or vehicle renter’s responsibility to fit the child seat.

This road rules information is for provided for general guidance only. We endeavour to keep the information up to date and accurate, but any reliance you place on this information is at your own risk.

Driving outside Avignon, you can explore the whole Provençal region. It’s dotted with quaint villages offering some famously impressive cuisine, and the picturesque landscape is sure to stick in the memory.

Aix-En-Provence

This city was made famous by legendary post-Impressionist painter Paul Cézanne, who regularly depicted the imposing Mount Saint-Michel, which overlooks the city. Why not park your car and take a hike up towards the summit?

L’Isle-Sur-La-Sorgue

This historic town has beautiful canals flowing through the centre, reminiscent of Venice. It’s also known for being the antiques centre of France, so it’s a good place to pick up some knick-knacks. There are working water mills to admire here, as well as some tempting restaurants and cafes, if you need a pitstop.

Do I need winter tyres to drive in France?

No, there is no legal requirement for passenger cars in France to be equipped with winter tyres. However, most of our cars in our Avignon rental hubs will have winter tyres available.

Can you hire a car by the day in Avignon?

You can enjoy affordable rates when you book one-day car rental with Avis. Submit your trip details into the online booking form so you can see the available vehicles and their one-day car rental cost.

What is the best car to hire in Avignon?

If you are staying in Avignon, you may feel more comfortable in a compact model that will be easy to park. Heading out of the city on a longer trip? Consider a snazzy convertible from our Prestige range or give your family a comfortable ride in an SUV or family-sized saloon.

What do you need to shift? Our van rental fleet spans small hire vans, perfect for that weekend DIY project; medium vans, well suited to hauling rolls of carpet, heavy floor tiles, or moving the kids to university; and large vans to accommodate some or all of your worldly goods.

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