Renting A Car In France, Auto Rental France,
Car Hire
Car Hire
Driving in France:
Speed Limits
Speed limits in Europe
are by KPH: Kilometers
per hour and are clearly
marked along most
roads in France, often
with flashing lights.
Berms,or speed bumps
are used to slow traffic
but are not too large
and in limited numbers.
They are marked by a
tent like symbol that will
look like the symbol for
a campsite.
Speed Limits
Speed limits in Europe
are by KPH: Kilometers
per hour and are clearly
marked along most
roads in France, often
with flashing lights.
Berms,or speed bumps
are used to slow traffic
but are not too large
and in limited numbers.
They are marked by a
tent like symbol that will
look like the symbol for
a campsite.
Speed limits are clearly posted as above; this is
80.77 mph when clear, 68.35 in the rain 130
Kilometers per hour on a clear day 110 in the rain,
speed limits through villages will be greatly reduced
and enforced
80.77 mph when clear, 68.35 in the rain 130
Kilometers per hour on a clear day 110 in the rain,
speed limits through villages will be greatly reduced
and enforced
Car Rental, Luggage Space
When shopping for a rental car, you should consider your need for luggage space
when determining size of the vehicle. Some agencies suggest the number of bags
that each model can carry,
Shop on line well ahead of your trip.
Another important consideration will be your ability to drive a standard shift vehicle.
You will find Highway driving is just like highway travel in the US with toll tickets, rest
areas, food and gas stops all being very similar but hill villages will require skill with
the clutch in standard shift vehicles.
Familiarity with the International Driving Symbols would help. A map legend will
have explanations of the various symbols and road sign logos.
When shopping for a rental car, you should consider your need for luggage space
when determining size of the vehicle. Some agencies suggest the number of bags
that each model can carry,
Shop on line well ahead of your trip.
Another important consideration will be your ability to drive a standard shift vehicle.
You will find Highway driving is just like highway travel in the US with toll tickets, rest
areas, food and gas stops all being very similar but hill villages will require skill with
the clutch in standard shift vehicles.
Familiarity with the International Driving Symbols would help. A map legend will
have explanations of the various symbols and road sign logos.
Car Rental, Luggage Space,
Standard Shift, International
Traffic Symbols
Standard Shift, International
Traffic Symbols
Renting A Car In France, Auto Rental France, or Car
Hire will include choices. When booking a car rental in
France Consider Luggage Space, Standard Shift or
Automatic, Diesel or Gas, and air conditioning.
Hire will include choices. When booking a car rental in
France Consider Luggage Space, Standard Shift or
Automatic, Diesel or Gas, and air conditioning.
In France the Car
Rental, the vehicles,
and the Traffic
Laws, vary little
from the US or
Canada.
International Traffic
Symbols are graphic
rather than language
based as in the US
Rental, the vehicles,
and the Traffic
Laws, vary little
from the US or
Canada.
International Traffic
Symbols are graphic
rather than language
based as in the US
An exit sign showing the route number of the
feeder road with the towns listed. The speed limit
is listed on a white sign with a red circle: 90 KM
per hour or about 56 miles per
feeder road with the towns listed. The speed limit
is listed on a white sign with a red circle: 90 KM
per hour or about 56 miles per
Car Rental can be booked on line
through Auto Europe. They broker
the best deal with agencies located
in all major cities and at TGV train
stations in the smaller cities like
Avignon. GPS and cell available
through Auto Europe. They broker
the best deal with agencies located
in all major cities and at TGV train
stations in the smaller cities like
Avignon. GPS and cell available
Standard shift rental
will be the least
expensive but require
skill with the clutch in the
hillside villages.
will be the least
expensive but require
skill with the clutch in the
hillside villages.
Driving in France is done on the right
side of the road and is similar to the
USA, Canada, and Mexico
side of the road and is similar to the
USA, Canada, and Mexico
Highway Driving in France differs little from US, Canada, and Mexico
Marked Speed Limits similar Traffic Laws, Rest stops for Gassing up.
On side roads The Rotary will display directions to villages and cities
Return the rental car with an empty tank? See Policy details
Driving to Provence: Rental cars are available at CDG Airport and high speed toll roads will speed you to
Provence. A one day trip is possible but a two day trip will allow sightseeing on the way,
Provence. A one day trip is possible but a two day trip will allow sightseeing on the way,
Do You need an International Driving Permit to drive
in Europe.
In France and Italy you can rent a car and do not
need to show an International Permit, only your
drivers license Italian law requires that See Article
in Europe.
In France and Italy you can rent a car and do not
need to show an International Permit, only your
drivers license Italian law requires that See Article
No Passing
for
commercial
vehicles
for
commercial
vehicles
No
Passing
zone ends
Passing
zone ends
| Rotary with yield to traffic in rotary |
Speed limits will be clearly marked and the Rotary will be a welcome site with its directions to various
towns. Gassing up is similar to US with credit card and automatic shut-off at modern pumps. Car rental are
available in all large cities and at many TGV Train Stations..
towns. Gassing up is similar to US with credit card and automatic shut-off at modern pumps. Car rental are
available in all large cities and at many TGV Train Stations..
Information for those renting a vehicle in Provence
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A diesel vehicle will be less expensive to run.
When gassing. Note that fuel will be less expensive at the local filling station or Market in the small town
or village than on the highway. Diesel is called diesel or Gazole in France.
A diesel vehicle will be less expensive to run.
When gassing. Note that fuel will be less expensive at the local filling station or Market in the small town
or village than on the highway. Diesel is called diesel or Gazole in France.
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Some of the hotels in the program offer 24 hour shuttles to the airport. The early shuttle from the hotel to the
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offsets the cost of the hotel room and you do not need to arrange for a limo from your home to the airport.
Most hotels offer two weeks free parking with one night stay, some three weeks or a reasonable day rate for
extra days. . Cruise passengers can take advantage of these deals also at some hotels. See Free Airport
Parking link above.
airline terminal will allow you to book an early flight and save money on the airfare. Two weeks of free parking
offsets the cost of the hotel room and you do not need to arrange for a limo from your home to the airport.
Most hotels offer two weeks free parking with one night stay, some three weeks or a reasonable day rate for
extra days. . Cruise passengers can take advantage of these deals also at some hotels. See Free Airport
Parking link above.
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| Seatbelt use is required in France. Children under ten should not ride in front and must use seat belts or, for a small child, a car seat is mandatory. Book the car seat well ahead of your arrival date. On the highway, keep to the right except to pass, Speed limits for clear days and lower limits for rainy days, and reduced speed for exits make France's highways familiar to the North American driver. Lights on in low visibility Gassing your vehicle is similar to the procedure in the US including the self service feature, automatic shut off pumps, and the use of the credit card. Diesel is common in France and called Gazole. All cell phone use is prohibited while driving in France |
| Safety Equipment The vehicle should have a reflective warning triangle and a reflective jacket on board in case of breakdown or flat tire. The rental agency will supply these |
| Renting A Car In France, Safety Equipment Required, Auto Rental France, Car Hire |
Renting a car in France is similar to
renting in USA, Canada, and Mexico
renting in USA, Canada, and Mexico