If you are looking to hire a car while on holiday in France then read this top six tips.

1. Car Hire Comparison France
6 Things you need to do if you are
looking to hire a car while on holiday
in Europe.

2. 6 Things You Need To Do
• Book early
• Know who is going with you
• What are the must haves
• Equipment that legally you must carry
• Ask for an upgrade
• Inspect the car carefully on collection

3. • The Further ahead you
Book Early book the less you will pay.
• It’s a fact that leaving it
nearer the time will mean
paying more so as soon as
you are sure of dates get
booking.

4. Who is going with you and what are there needs?
Will you need child seats or booster seats, and remember children under
10 are not allowed in the front while driving in France.

5. What are the must haves?
Make your own list, but for me I broke my ankle some years ago so
I must have cruise control.
Air Conditioning (its hot in France during the summer)
Roof Rack
Breakdown Kit

6. Legal • Warning Triangle
Requirements • Spare Bulb & Fuses Kit
Your car hire company should provide • Hi Visibility Vest
these but it is up to you to ensure they
are supplied before you hire the car.
• Breathalyser Testing Kit
Ignorance is no defence when it comes
to the French police and being a • See Driving in France.org
“tourist” cuts no ice with them.
for more details.

7. Ask for an Upgrade
• If you don’t ask you don’t get!
• Often they have lots of large cars left when
you arrive to pick up your small car.
• They will often do an upgrade either free or
for a very small extra payment.
• It is always worth asking.

8. Inspect the car carefully
• Its like “buyer beware”
• You should go over the car with a fine
toothcomb before signing to accept it. Any
damage or scratches will be down to you
when you return the car. Its no good saying
they were already there. If you don’t highlight
them prior to taking the car.

9. I hope you have a great trip
through France
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