Car Hire in Marseille, France

Car Hire in Marseille, France

 

Discover locations in Marseille

Rent a car in Marseille with Europcar

European Capital of Culture in 2013, the second largest city in France and capital of the south, Marseille has had an image makeover in recent years. This bustling port town now boasts cool new museums, trendy concept stores, innovative restaurants and an overall glossier look. Discover what Marseille has to offer with Europcar car hire.


 

The Europcar car rental experience in Marseille

There are Europcar stations all over Marseille and in the local area. You can collect your car rental at Marseille Airport or St Charles railway station – both great options if you are arriving directly into the city.

The Volkswagen Polo and Ford Focus are amongst our most popular hire vehicles. If you are looking for van hire, we also have a large range of vans available from our Marseille Provence Airport station.

Europcar car and van hire are available for short and long durations, giving you the flexibility to personalise your trip.

 

Driving in Marseille

In order to rent a car in France with Europcar, you will need a valid EU driver’s licence.

In France, the national speed limits are 130 km/h on motorways, 110 km/h on dual carriageways, 90 km/h on other road types, and 50 km/h in built up areas.

When driving in wet weather conditions, motorway speed limits are reduced by 10 km/h. If your visibility is less than 50 metres in front of you, the speed limit is 50 km/h on all road types.

There are several parking zones across the city centre, including near the Old Town and the port. Parking is usually applicable from Monday to Saturday, between 7am and 7pm.

When driving on major roads around Marseille there are tolls in place, with charges payable with cash or credit/debit card. Or you can buy a device that electronically connects with the toll for automatic payment.

 

Discover Marseille and the surrounding area by car

It might not be as flashy as neighbouring Cannes or St. Tropez, but Marseilles has its own charm, from the ancient Le Panier district to fancy boutiques and seafront restaurants. Head to the Chateau d’If, the island prison made famous by the Dumas novel, The Count of Monte Cristo.

Car hire in Marseille offers the opportunity to explore nearby coastal gems including Parc Naturel Régional de Camargue with its wild ponies, flamingos and other unique wildlife, the leafy town of Aix-en-Provence; or historic Arles.

Part of the modernist residential housing designed by Le Corbusier, La Cité Radieuse is one of the most famous works by the French architect. Although today it is private flats, there are guided tours available, plus a restaurant and a roof terrace. La Cité Radieuse is around five kilometres from Marseille city centre.

 Further on from Marseille, you can visit Toulon (66 kilometres away), Montpellier (170 kilometres away) and Cannes (175 kilometres away).

 

Other things to see in Marseille

Marseille is a real artistic hub, with several festivals, galleries and music venues revolving around art and performance art. Make sure you take in sightseeing musts such as the Centre de la Vieille Charité, the Cathédrale de Marseille Notre Dame de Major, and the Musée des Civilisations de l’Europe et de la Méditerranée, which has become something of an icon for the region.


Earn rewards with our Privilege program

Privilege is our free international loyalty scheme where you can earn points when you rent with us. With four levels - Privilege Club, Privilege Executive, Privilege Elite and Privilege Elite VIP - we give points for each time you choose Europcar. Plus when you move up a level, you can benefit from free car hire for a weekend in over 140 countries worldwide.

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Car hire at Marseille is made easy with Europcar.

Friendly service, new cars and low prices are part of our every day offer. Whether you are hiring a car for business or pleasure, or you need a car or van, Europcar has the right hire car at Marseille for you.

Europcar is looking forward to serving you at its car hire branch: Marseille. Remember to always bring your driving license, valid credit card and additional proof of identity (such as a passport if you are hiring abroad).

Europcar’s Green Programme: At Europcar, we understand the environmental impact of car hire. That’s why we have wholeheartedly embraced a sustainable development programme and are proud to be the first car hire company at Marseille with certified commitments.