Which car rental companies allow cross-border in France? You are allowed to drive a rental car into France if you pick up in Germany from these car rental companies: Alamo, Thrifty, Avis, Hertz, SIXT, Budget, Europcar, National, Dollar, and Enterprise.
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Driving in FranceDrivers must be at least 18 years old and in possession of a valid driving licence, while you must also have insurance and vehicle documents (such as a V5) to hand. You do not need to carry an additional International Driving Permit.
Renting in Germany is usually cheaper - but if you drop it in a different country - there is usually a drop-off charge - which may be significant. (Shop around before you organize your rental). Also - Alsace is in France and Geneva is in Switzerland. As nytraveler says, Germany is usually the cheapest option.
Renting a car is a good way to explore Germany, especially since German roads are well maintained and the German drivers are excellent in skills and attitude. Still, the car rental world is fraught with hidden expense. Rule 1: do not rental on price alone.
Out of all the popular cities in Europe, Bucharest is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $2/day. Renting a car in Bucharest is 85% cheaper than renting one in Dublin where the per day rate is around $13.
Yes, you will need both your passport and your driver's license to rent a car in Europe. Additionally, for Austria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, or Spain, you will also need to provide an International Driver's Permit (IDP).
With Avis' one-way car rental, you can do just that. Pick up your vehicle from one of our offices across Europe and drop it off at a different location at the end of your trip. It's quick, easy and efficient, and it means you can plan your journey exactly as you please, without having to drive full circle.
Car rental rates in Europe vary greatly based on your pick-up city and the time of year your are booking. Travelers can find rates for compact vehicles in Ireland as low as $5 a day or $12 a day in Italy.Full size vehicles and SUVs could cost as much as $20-25 a day in some cities.