France Car Rental FAQs
At Miles Car Rental we answer the most common questions about car rental in France, a city well known for its technology, history, music festivals and much more. Read this information in detail and get all the answers you need!
Deposit guarantee: A deposit will be required as a guarantee at the time of pick up. The corresponding amount will be determined by the rental company and will be retained on the credit card registered at the counter.
Driver’s license: You must provide a valid driver’s license (Latin Alphabet) issued in your country of residence. If your driver’s license is not in Latin Alphabet, you will be required to provide an international driver’s license along with your driver’s license. An international driver’s license may be mandatory in some areas of the USA. Please verify this information with the corresponding entity before travelling.
Credit card: The reservation holder must have a valid credit card under his/her name. The credit card holder's name must be printed on the card and it must count with sufficient funds to cover the deposit guarantee. The following credit cards are accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Diners, American Express and/or Discover.
Minimum age: The main driver must be at least 25 years old.
Roundtrip airline and/or cruise tickets.
Valid Passport.
You may pay for your reservation through our website with any of the following options:
- Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Diners, American Express, y/o Discover).
- Debit card with a Visa or MasterCard logo.
- PayPal
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
Please note that you may pay for your reservation with Miles Car Rental using a friend’s, relative’s, or company credit card.
Important: Remember that as a requirement, the reservation holder must present a credit card under his/her name at the time of rental. The credit card holder's name must be printed on the card.
You may cancel your reservation using the following link: Cancel my Reservation
To modify your reservation for free, please contact our Customer Service Department.
A cancellation fee of 20% over the prepaid value will apply. Some rental companies manage different cancellation policies such as:
Sixt:
- If you cancel your booking with an anticipation of more than 48 hours prior to the pick-up time registered on your reservation, a penalty of 20% will be applied over the prepaid value.
- A penalty of USD 100.00 will be applied over the prepaid value if the booking is cancelled or modified within 48 hours or less prior to the pick-up time registered on the reservation. If the prepaid value is less than USD 100.00, a refund will not be granted.
- If the booking is not used or if the rental requirements are not met at the counter, a penalty of 100% over the prepaid value will be applied.
Alamo, National and Enterprise: A penalty of 100% will be applied over the prepaid value in case the reservation is not used or, in case the rental requirements are not met at the counter.
You will be able to verify the corresponding cancellation policy on our website before finalizing your reservation.
We have over 12,000 locations throughout the country, some of which are located at airports as well as at other locations throughout the city. For additional information, please visit our location section by clicking on the following link: Locations.
The deposit amount may vary depending on the season, itinerary, and car category. This amount will be confirmed by the rental company at the time of pick up. The reservation holder must have a valid credit card under his/her name. The credit card holder's name must be printed on the card and it must count with sufficient funds to cover the deposit guarantee.
The deposit on the credit card will be released upon the return of the car. However, the funds may take up to 15 business days before they can be reflected on the account.
Rent a Car in Paris, France
Whether you're planning a group vacation to France's "City of Lights" ("la Ville Lumière"), a romantic getaway for two to its "City of Love", or are in town on business, having a car rental in Paris can prove priceless. To hire a car in Paris, from trusted companies such as Hertz, Alamo, Avis and Budget, is to gift yourself efficient, intimate, and secure commutes to and from each of your routine and most sought-after destinations.
Visitors can be saved the headache of tracking public transportation schedules and routes, and the ever-frequent overcrowded city trains and buses, when they hire a car in Paris. Explore with ease from the Eiffel Tower to the Arc de Triomphe, over to the Louvre, on to the History of Immigration Museum, and back towards the Pantheon, with added stops to survey the Sainte-Chapelle and the Crypte Archéologique de Notre-Dame. Perhaps even break for some madeleines and tea at Blé Sucré, while you're out and about, or grab some of their caramels and croissants to go. Having your own private transportation for your itinerary means more quality time doing exactly what you came to Paris for, and then some.
Choose from a variety of vehicle sizes for your car rental in Paris, from mini cars to larger vans. Also, select whether you would prefer a luxury ride for your excursions, or something more along the lines of economy to fit a budget. Need a vehicle with an automatic transmission? No problem! Just include that in your reservation. Or, opt for a manual transmission, which is more standard to car rental in Europe. What’s more, you can rest assured that whatever style and options you choose, unlike taxis in Paris, there will be no added charges for additional passengers and no added fees for any baggage you're transporting around the city with you. Load up the shopping bags, kids, strollers, picnic baskets, and whatever else your heart desires without any worries.
Car rental in Europe isn't just for out-of-town sightseers or businessmen either. Local residents can certainly benefit from a car rental in Paris, as well, for both work and leisure. Car rental Europe is for anyone seeking reliable transportation to fill whatever temporary need might arise. Locals may hire a car in Paris as a special treat for the weekend, or to replace a vehicle that's being repaired, or for a number of special occasions (e.g. weddings, day trips to the countryside, visiting relatives further away, trying to impress a special someone or a potential in-law). Whatever the occasion, you're sure to find exactly what you’re seeking in your Paris car rental.
