Car Rentals in Marseille from RM 197/day - Search for Rental Cars on KAYAK

Citroen C3 Aircross

or similar SMALL

RM 242/day

Volvo XC60

or similar SUV

RM 463/day

Renault Twingo

or similar SMALL

RM 214/day

Renault Trafic

or similar VAN

RM 587/day

Peugeot 308 SW

or similar SMALL

RM 309/day

Toyota Yaris Cross

or similar SUV

RM 313/day

MG EHS

or similar SUV

RM 379/day

Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

Renting a car is the most comfortable and convenient way to explore the city of Marseille and navigate its historic streets downtown. With a car, you can visit the city's impressive monuments, such as the Basilica of Notre Dame de la Garde, at your own pace. A hire car is also the perfect option for travelers looking to discover the region of Provence, including the city of Aix-en-Provence, which is only a 40-minute drive from Marseille. It is also the best way to explore the French Riviera, with the popular coastal town of Saint-Tropez sitting just two hours away from Marseille.
All the big car hire agencies, including Avis, Enterprise, and Hertz, can be found at Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), which is located 27 km (17 miles) northwest of Marseille. The car hire counters can all be found on the ground floor, in front of Terminal 1. Desks are open from 7 a.m. to around 11:30 p.m. If you must contact your car hire agency after closing hours, call the reservation center. You will not need an international driving permit to rent a car with most companies in Marseille.
The roads in Marseille are usually easy to navigate as they are well-signposted, but you may come across some very narrow streets in the city center, so pay extra attention when maneuvering in tight spaces. Pedestrians always have priority on crosswalks, so you must stop and wait for them. Travelers planning on embarking on a road trip through Provence might want to do so on the weekends, as big trucks are not allowed on the roads. Beware of cyclists, as the coast's roads are very popular among the cycling community.
Marseille is one of the most congested cities in France, and traffic gets a little heavy during rush hour, so avoid driving around between 6:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., and then again between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., so you don't add extra time to your travels. Avoid driving through the main street, the Canebière, if possible, as the new tram mean less space for cars, often resulting in traffic jams.
Book your rental car in Marseille at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
Off-airport rental car locations in Marseille are around 34% more expensive than airport locations on average
Compact rental cars in Marseille are around 59% cheaper than other car types, on average

mikeSept 2024

Driving in France is not for the faint of heart. The smallest car you can get, the better.

AlanOct 2024

Better signage/guide as to where to find the office,

Verified travelerJun 2023

Driving in the city of Marseilles is extremely difficult. People are excellent drivers, there are mopeds, cars, people, scooters everywhere, coming from all directions. The whole system relies on everyone paying attention and follow the rules. If you aren’t an excellent driver and committed to being 100% present while driving, and if you can’t read French traffic signs, it’s best to avoid Marseilles. Driving early in the morning or late at night when there are fewer people helps. So does parking close to your path out of the city, and walking or taking an Uber to your hotel. Get the smallest car possible. If you are from the US, you will find the roads and parking garages shockingly small. Driving outside of Marseilles is fun and totally doable, the French countywide is beautiful!

PuneetAug 2023

Do carry your license, better if international drivers' license. The place is very crowded and due to the destination being a peak tourist oriented, check your reservation. You may get even a nasty surprise on the day of, especially if you booked an automatic car.

What type of car is recommended for driving in Marseille?
For passengers who don't require much space, a small, compact car is ideal for driving through the narrow streets of Marseille. But if you're planning on a road trip along the coast, a convertible vehicle may be a fun way to travel through the French Riviera as the weather is usually quite warm but temperatures aren't too high. If you're traveling with the whole family, a sedan is best as it offers enough space for everyone.
What’s the speed limit in Marseille?
The speed limit in towns and urban areas is typically 50 kilometers per hour (31 miles per hour), but it may be lower in certain residential areas, in which case the speed limit signs will be posted. The speed limit in two to three-lane roads is 90 km/h (55 mph), and it’s 110 km/h (68 mph) on four-lane routes. Motorways have a speed limit of 130 km/h (80 mph). The limits are reduced in the wet weather.
Where are the best places to park in Marseille?
French drivers are used to double or even triple-parking on the city's narrow streets, which means it's best to avoid street parking and instead leave your vehicle at one of the many public parking lots around Marseille. One of the best options is the underground garage near the Vieux Port (Old Port). Street parking is metered and usually time-limited, and parking is paid from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Saturday. Prices for both on-street parking and parking lots can range between €1.50 ($1.70) and €2.50 ($2.80) per hour.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Marseille?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Alamo (RM 197/day), SICILY BY CAR (RM 242/day) and Hertz (RM 266/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Alamo 18 Boulevard Charles Nedelec 13001 (1 kilometers from city center).
How much is the price of fuel in Marseille?
The average price of fuel in Marseille is RM 31.25 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between RM 375 and RM 500, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Marseille?
Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Marseille.
How can I find car hires near me in Marseille?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Compact car rental cost in Marseille?
A Compact car rental in Marseille costs RM 196 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Marseille?
An Intermediate car hire in Marseille costs RM 219 per day, on average.
How much does a Standard car hire cost in Marseille?
A Standard car hire in Marseille costs RM 256 per day, on average.

Sixt

7.9

Good

Read 5 reviews

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.2

Value for money

7.4

4 locations in Marseille

Locations in Marseille

150 Avenue du Prado

+33 1 70 97 61 11

Monday	08:00 - 19:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 19:00
Thursday	08:00 - 19:00
Friday	08:00 - 19:00
Saturday	08:00 - 19:00
Sunday	09:00 - 18:00

31 Boulevard Voltaire

+33 1 70 97 61 11

Monday	08:00 - 19:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 19:00
Thursday	08:00 - 19:00
Friday	08:00 - 19:00
Saturday	08:30 - 20:00
Sunday	09:30 - 21:00

92 Boulevard Rabatau

+33 1 70 97 61 11

Monday	07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 19:00
Thursday	07:00 - 19:00
Friday	07:00 - 19:00
Saturday	07:00 - 19:00
Sunday	09:00 - 18:00

Chemin du Littoral, Porte 4

+33 4 84 08 02 02

Monday	09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 18:00
Thursday	09:00 - 18:00
Friday	09:00 - 18:00

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2.0 Poor

Bivolaru, Aug 2022

I booked a convertible car and they give me normal car. Verry upset - if they toold me in advance I cancel the booking

10.0 Wonderful

Jorge, Jul 2022

Stress free in and out

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2022

We picked up a car in Marseille and dropped it off in Nice. At both locations the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. We also got an unexpected upgrade and the whole process was very smooth. We will definitely use Sixt again next time we are in France.

2.0 Poor

Ingrid, Jun 2022

The car was dirty, it has been rattling my whole trip so it’s very noisy and when I went an hour out of my way to try to exchange it they would not help me and told me to call the 800 number which was in French and didn’t recognize my booking code. Very frustrating. Will never use them again as I paid a lot of money and got a lesser car then was promised.

10.0 Wonderful

Bonnie, May 2022

Customer service was great at pickup and drop off, convenient and quick.

Hertz

7.5

Good

Read 3 reviews

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

6.8

6 locations in Marseille

Locations in Marseille

152 -154 Bvd Rabatau

+33 4 91 79 22 06

Monday	08:00 - 19:0014:00 - 18:00
Tuesday	14:00 - 18:0008:00 - 19:00
Wednesday	14:00 - 18:0008:00 - 19:00
Thursday	14:00 - 18:0008:00 - 19:00
Friday	14:00 - 18:0008:00 - 19:00

31 Bld Voltaire

+33 4 91 05 51 20

Monday	08:00 - 19:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 19:00
Thursday	08:00 - 19:00
Friday	08:00 - 19:00
Saturday	08:00 - 19:00
Sunday	10:00 - 20:00

83 Blvd National,

+33 4 91 14 04 20

Monday	14:00 - 18:0008:00 - 19:00
Tuesday	14:00 - 18:0008:00 - 19:00
Wednesday	14:00 - 18:0008:00 - 19:00
Thursday	14:00 - 18:0008:00 - 19:00
Friday	14:00 - 18:0008:00 - 19:00
Saturday	17:00 - 18:00

Aeroport Marseille

+33 825 09 13 13

Monday	07:30 - 23:59
Tuesday	07:30 - 23:59
Wednesday	07:30 - 23:59
Thursday	07:30 - 23:59
Friday	07:30 - 23:59
Saturday	08:00 - 19:00
Sunday	08:30 - 20:00

Delivery /collection Only

+33 4 91 79 22 06

Monday	14:00 - 18:0008:00 - 19:00
Tuesday	14:00 - 18:0008:00 - 19:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 19:0014:00 - 18:00
Thursday	08:00 - 19:0014:00 - 18:00
Friday	14:00 - 18:0008:00 - 19:00

Vitrolles D&c Only

+33 4 42 10 43 91

Monday	14:00 - 18:0008:00 - 19:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 19:0014:00 - 18:00
Wednesday	14:00 - 18:0008:00 - 19:00
Thursday	14:00 - 18:0008:00 - 19:00
Friday	14:00 - 18:0008:00 - 19:00

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2023

Economy

Νο one contact me ever and I trust your site

10.0 Wonderful

Martha, Jun 2023

Intermediate

Amazing kind customer service and beautiful spotless car.

8.0 Very Good

Alex, Jul 2022

Had a flat without a spare tire in the vehicle. Hertz’s interactive voice response system made it very difficult to get assistance … it needs to be re-worked! Took over 5 hours to get back on the road.

Europcar

6.6

Okay

Read 6 reviews

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.5

Value for money

8.2

6 locations in Marseille

Locations in Marseille

121 Avenue Du Prado

+33 4 91 17 53 02

Opening times not available

31 Bd Voltaire Hall B

+33 9 77 40 32 51

Opening times not available

59 Allees Leon Gambetta

+33 4 91 10 74 90

Opening times not available

6 Avenue De Saint Menet

+33 4 91 89 64 08

Opening times not available

9 Boulevard Gay Lussac

+33 4 91 47 64 40

Opening times not available

92 Boulevard Rabatau

+33 4 91 03 08 18

Opening times not available

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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Compact

The drop-off at the Nice train station was difficult. Not well marked and the garage was a not easy to drive in. You then have to go across to a different building (garage also not well marked or instructed) to return the keys. The person there also neglected to mention the $20Euro service fee to fill up gas.

2.0 Poor

mike, Sept 2024

Mini

Closed at 11 am. Was unable to get the car. Will never recommend them to anyone.

10.0 Wonderful

Joe, Aug 2024

Compact SUV

Wonderful experience. We especially appreciated Adel who took care of us both on pick up and drop off. He was incredibly welcoming and funny. And he even gave our daughter a welcome to Marseille gift bag with a coloring book and pencils. Perfect service.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2021

Pros:

The staff were very friendly and helpful (specially Julie)

Cons:

Waiting time at drop off

2.0 Poor

Robert, May 2023

Compact

Fraudulent charge made long after the hire.

1.9 Poor

Anonymous, Sept 2021

Agent at the rental office was not willing to help or find solutions to assist us. Because we made the reservation through a car rental website and not directly she seemed annoyed and looking for reasons not to honour it. Very poor customer experience.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.6

Okay

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.3

Value for money

9.3

2 locations in Marseille

Locations in Marseille

25 Bd Des Aciãries

+33 4 91 83 05 05

Monday	13:30 - 18:0008:30 - 20:00
Tuesday	08:30 - 20:0013:30 - 18:00
Wednesday	13:30 - 18:0008:30 - 20:00
Thursday	13:30 - 18:0008:30 - 20:00
Friday	13:30 - 18:0008:30 - 20:00
Saturday	00:00 - 00:00
Sunday	00:00 - 00:00

36 Boulevard Charles Nedelec

+33 4 91 05 90 86

Monday	08:30 - 20:00
Tuesday	08:30 - 20:00
Wednesday	08:30 - 20:00
Thursday	08:30 - 20:00
Friday	08:30 - 20:00
Saturday	08:30 - 20:00
Sunday	08:30 - 20:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Alan, Oct 2024

Compact

Easy in and out, nice car, could have used a little more time and explanation of the car’s quirks-in particular, how to turn off the annoying beeps if the car exceeded the speed limit on the signs it read. Turns out that it read EVERYTHING, including signs meant only for trucks, that were valid only when schools were in session, speeds on off-ramps that we didn’t take, and so on!

Avis

6.0

Okay

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

5.0

3 locations in Marseille

Locations in Marseille

31 Bd Voltaire

+33 820 61 16 36

Monday	08:00 - 19:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 19:00
Thursday	08:00 - 19:00
Friday	08:00 - 19:00
Saturday	09:00 - 18:00
Sunday	10:00 - 20:00

93 95 Boulevard National

+33 4 91 80 12 00

Monday	08:30 - 20:0014:00 - 18:00
Tuesday	14:00 - 18:0008:30 - 20:00
Wednesday	08:30 - 20:0014:00 - 18:00
Thursday	14:00 - 18:0008:30 - 20:00
Friday	14:00 - 18:0008:30 - 20:00
Saturday	08:30 - 20:0015:00 - 18:30

France Cars

+33 4 91 02 55 58

Monday	08:00 - 19:0014:00 - 18:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 19:0014:00 - 18:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 19:0014:00 - 18:00
Thursday	08:00 - 19:0014:00 - 18:00
Friday	08:00 - 19:0014:00 - 18:00
Saturday	15:30 - 17:3009:00 - 18:00

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2023

Economy

I got charged for a full extra day of rental despite only being a few minutes late on the return

National

6.0

Okay

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

6.0

One location in Marseille

Locations in Marseille

18 Boulevard Charles Nedelec

+33 4 91 05 90 86

Monday	08:30 - 20:00
Tuesday	08:30 - 20:00
Wednesday	08:30 - 20:00
Thursday	08:30 - 20:00
Friday	08:30 - 20:00
Saturday	08:30 - 20:00
Sunday	08:30 - 20:00

Rent@Car

2.0

Poor

Read 2 reviews

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

2.0

11 locations in Marseille

Locations in Marseille

10, Place Des Marseillaises

Opening times not available

17 Montée Commandant de Robien

+33 4 91 87 00 00

Opening times not available

20 Boulevard Schloesing

+33 4 91 30 43 04

Opening times not available

204, Boulevard Michelet

+33 4 91 30 43 04

Opening times not available

21, Rue Du Capitaine Dessemond

Opening times not available

27 Rue Lafayette

+33 4 91 50 12 00

Opening times not available

35 Chemin de Saint-Jean du Désert

+33 4 96 16 10 88

Opening times not available

Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles

+33 4 91 50 12 00

Opening times not available

Marseille Airport Provence MRS

+33 4 42 10 74 44

Opening times not available

ZAC La Valentine, avenue Francois Chardigny

Opening times not available

ZI Les Bagnols - Rue de la GlaciÃ¨re

+33 4 42 10 74 44

Opening times not available

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2022

the car was refused to me at the time of pick up . the american express card , which i used to make the reservation with no problem , was refused at the time of pick up , to make the deposit . i left without any car and i was stuck at the Gare Saint Charles in Marseille . I could not go to my hotel, located far from the center of town ,without a car , and i had to take another hotel at the Gare Saint Charles . this was a real mess.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2022

They charge miscellaneous fees that you can’t avoid.

Dollar

2.0

Poor