Car rental tips for Marseille Airport
Car rental extras 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.
Shuttle service If a car rental company is Off Airport the supplier will provide a free of charge shuttle bus to the local rental office.
Currency 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.
Time zone The local time code for Marseille is CEST.
Weather When traveling to Marseille make sure to check the local weather conditions in order to avoid any unpleasant surprises.
Inhabitants Marseille has approximately 852,516 inhabitants.
What documentation do I need to rent a car in Marseille Airport 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.
Age requirements to rent a car in Marseille Airport 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.
Renting a car with more than 1 driver 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.
Park your rental car in Marseille Airport 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.
A rental car for every occasion 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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