Is it hard to drive in France as an American?

If you're comfortable behind the wheel in your home country then you'll be just fine in France! Especially for Americans driving in France, the rules are practically the same! It's not the UK, where driving on the other side of the road can cause a real headache.



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Travelers visiting Paris from the United States will enjoy a relatively easy transition - the layout of your rental car and some of the rules of the road are similar. The main difference between navigating roads in the US and driving in Paris involves right of way.

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Is Paris friendly to American tourists? Yes, Paris is generally friendly to American tourists. But French culture is very different from American culture so it's best to be aware and respectful of the local customs.

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Yes! There IS Uber in France, but only in the larger cities. I live in rural France, and getting Uber anywhere in the Charente is impossible as it doesn't exist. In fact, finding any type of taxi is hard in the French countryside, similar to many other countries.

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Car Rental Abroad over 75 Years of Age In most of Europe, there is no car rental age limit for drivers over the age of 65. Germany, France, Spain and the United Kingdom all have all car rental over 80 years old. In parts of Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia there are restrictions or surcharges for senior drivers.

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