Car Rental Marseille Airport

Car Rental Marseille Airport | Rent a car Marseille

An artistic, sunny, modern city with many sight seeing attractions. You can visit the famous Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde, the Opera Municipal de Marseille or the Parc National des Calanques. A good way to visit any of the parks or going to the beach is by a rental car. We offer cheap car rentals from several pick up points in Marseille.

As one of the largest cities in France, Marseille is also one of the best-known, particularly among tourists.  The city sits on the Mediterranean coast and has a stunning harbour and coastline.  The city has plenty of attractions for holiday makers and many come simply to soak up the sun on one of the beaches.  With so much to see in the area, those who want to do more than get a tan could opt for car rental to ensure that they are able to travel around in comfort and style.

As with many French cities there are different districts to Marseille.  Visitors can spend time browsing the markets in the old port area of the city where they can also take a trip on one of the pleasure boats.  This is a great way to spend a few hours and kids will love the boat tours.  Alternatively, you may be more interested in the historic attractions of the city.  Why not pay a visit to the Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde which is just to the south of the Old Port area?  The city is also home to ancient forts and an abbey, so there are plenty of opportunities to find out more about life here centuries ago. 

If the beaches get too crowded then pack a picnic and make the most of Marseille car hire to head to one of the city’s many parks.  These include the Parc Borély and the Jardin Pierre Puget.  These are great places to mingle with the locals and enjoy some of the stunning scenery.

Those with an interest in literature might have heard of the Château d’If.  It featured in ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’ by Alexandre Dumas.  This is a castle which was used by a prison and visitors are able to see the cells in which the prisoners were kept.  This castle is on an island but the boat trip is only very short. 

Back on dry land, the Centre de la Vieille Charité is a building which dates back to the 17th century and used to be a hospice and workhouse, but tourists can now see various exhibits as it is home to the city’s Archaeological Museum and a museum which showcases art from all over the world.  Car hire can be useful for taking the family to the Palais du Pharo which dates from the 19th century and has amazing views of the sea.  There are always plenty of events taking place here.

Marseille car rental is ideal for getting around and making every moment of a luxury holiday here count.  Why miss out on anything when you can see it all by travelling in complete comfort?           

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Car rental tips for Marseille Airport

Most car rentals offer extra options like baby/child seat/boosters, GPS, additional driver, luggage rack, snow chains or even Wifi. Check the detailed rental terms for the extra fee.

If a car rental company is Off Airport the supplier will provide a free of charge shuttle bus to the local rental office.

When traveling we advise to carry some Euros to avoid any unwanted surprises.

At many airports there are Money Exchange offices in order to change your local currency.

The local time code for Marseille is CEST.

When traveling to Marseille make sure to check the local weather conditions in order to avoid any unpleasant surprises.

Marseille has approximately 852,516 inhabitants.

A valid driving license in the name of the main driver and additional drivers is required, held for a minimum year requirement. An International License is also required, along with your own home license if you are renting out of the country where your home license was issued. Please always check in your own country for full details and requirements on where to obtain one. Also a credit card in the name of the main driver is needed when you want to rent a car.

Most car rental agents allow you to rent a car when you are 21, however a young drivers fees will be applicable up to 24 years and normally with 21 years you can only rent mini to compact categories. Maximum age to rent a car is 75 years but this depends on car rental agent. We advise you, to check the detailed terms and conditions of each car rental agent. 

A rental car can only be driven by the main driver but there is a possibility to add an additional driver which mostly has an extra fee. You can find out how much it is by checking the detailed terms and conditions. The extra driver will need to be present at the local rental office when picking up the car to show his/her driver license. Some restrictions may apply. Please check the detailed terms and conditions for this information.

Parking your rental car in Marseille Airport can best be done in a garage. Its safer for you and your rental car. There might be the possibility to park your rental car in the outskirts of Marseille Airport and move around by public transportation which is not too expensive and will compensate for the parking fee you will need to pay if parking in the city center. Take in mind that many big cities have a city center only accessible for locals or delivery purposes.

Just for a visit or going to a meeting/convention with colleagues; There are several types of rental cars available for you. We can supply a rental car for 1 person or even up to 9 persons. Cheap economic cars or more exclusive cars; there will always be the right car of your choice.

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Facts about car rental in Marseille Airport

• Last month, the average car rental length at Marseille Airport was 7 days.
• The average rental car length at Marseille Airport is 6 days.
• The most booked rental car type currently at Marseille Airport is STANDARD cars.
• Last year, the most booked rental car type at Marseille Airport were COMPACT cars.
• How much does it cost to rent a car at Marseille Airport? Last month, the average car rental price was 628 USD.
• Last year, how much did it cost to rent a car at Marseille Airport? Last year, the average car rental price was 459 USD.
• What is the current average daily price to rent a at Marseille Airport? Last month, the average rental price was 90 USD per day.
• How much did it cost to rent a car at Marseille Airport over the past 12 months? Last Year, the average rental price was 80 USD per day.
• The car rental companies available at Marseille Airport are: Alamo, goldcar, National, Enterprise, Firefly, carnect.

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