Carigami publishes its annual ranking of vehicle rental prices in French cities between June 1st and August 31st. After the post-Covid inflation followed by a slight decrease last year, prices are rising again. The average price of 346 euros per week is expected to increase further. Our country is becoming more expensive than Italy, Portugal, Spain, or the United States.
If you are traveling to France this summer, you will need to pay more attention to a particular expense: car rental – not to mention the cost of fuel. The average price for a week of renting a vehicle (gasoline, hybrid, or electric, even though the rental fleet remains low in volume) between June 1st and August 31st, 2026, has increased by 1.5% compared to last year. It stands at 346 euros on average in mainland France and Corsica. This is much higher than in many neighboring countries, according to the Carigami comparison service, which evaluated prices from six international rental companies and seven brokers. To reduce costs, there are not many solutions available. “Go off the beaten path!” advocates Pierre Feisthauer, development manager at Carigami.
The advice is quite serious. “Since purchasing power is under pressure, especially due to rising fuel prices, we see that vacationers are generally cautious, but as summer approaches, rental car prices are likely to increase,” he said. “To manage your budget, it is better to book quickly, knowing that you can cancel for free up to 24 hours before, and especially look for less popular but equally beautiful areas in France.”
Context: Car rental prices in France have increased this year compared to previous years due to various factors, including post-Covid inflation and rising fuel costs.
Fact Check: The article provides information on the rising car rental prices in different French cities and compares them to other European countries like Italy, Spain, and Portugal.
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