Car hires in Europe, Paris

If you’re looking to travel to Paris and save money on a car hire, then consider visiting 20th arrondissement or La Madeleine. You will find that Dollar has the most affordable car hire in 20th arrondissement at $42/day. Budget has the cheapest car hire in La Madeleine at $56/day.

The majority of momondo users will hire a car in Europe for 2 days at an average cost of $72 per day. Hiring for 1 week will cost a total of $541, while hiring for just the weekend will cost $304 in total. You can also hire a car for a month or longer if need be - according to our data, hiring a car for a month in Europe costs, on average, $1,558 total.

The best time to hire a car in Europe is in the month of April, when prices are $53/day on average. December is often the most expensive month to hire a car, when average prices are $125/day. However, no matter what month you plan to visit Europe, it’s recommended that you book your car hire around 84 days out for the best possible price.

Prices for cars in Europe are refreshed on a daily basis.

As of April 2025, there are 20 operators available to choose from for cars in Europe.

Among different countries, including Europe, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the hire company you're considering before booking.

To hire a car in Europe, all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.