Renting a car in France carries a few pitfalls. Almost all companies can offer you cheap car rental in Marseille without requiring an international license.
But as soon as you are stopped by police for the slightest infraction, they will immediately find out that you had no right to drive without an international driver's license. The fine is from 1000 EUR. So make sure you get the document before your trip if you plan to look for cheap car rental in Marseille.
The second nuance is renting a car in Marseille without a deposit. This option is possible, but you will have to provide an international driver's license and choose an economy car. In other cases, you will be charged a deposit.
24-hour car rental in Marseille is available directly at the airport. Here you will find offices of Europcar, SIXT, Citer, Fire Fly, Alamo, Elite, and other popular European companies. It is best to submit a booking request in advance — through one of the online services.
Car rental prices in Marseille start from 50–70 EUR per day. For this price, you can rent, for example, a compact Chevrolet Spark. A luxury-class car will cost significantly more, while a Renault Traffic minivan for a large group starts from 120–200 EUR.
Most parking facilities in the city are paid. The hourly rate for a secured covered parking lot is 2.5 EUR in the city center and about 1.7 EUR in the suburbs; daily rates are 25–35 EUR and 15 EUR respectively.
Regular street parking is paid only on weekdays: 30 minutes — 0.5–1 EUR. Payment must be made at a parking meter, which accepts coins only. In red zones, parking is limited to 2 hours, while in yellow zones it is limited to 4 hours.
