Marseille car hires from $45

For passengers who don't require much space, a small, compact car is ideal for driving through the narrow streets of Marseille. But if you're planning on a road trip along the coast, a convertible vehicle may be a fun way to travel through the French Riviera as the weather is usually quite warm but temperatures aren't too high. If you're traveling with the whole family, a sedan is best as it offers enough space for everyone.

The speed limit in towns and urban areas is typically 50 kilometers per hour (31 miles per hour), but it may be lower in certain residential areas, in which case the speed limit signs will be posted. The speed limit in two to three-lane roads is 90 km/h (55 mph), and it’s 110 km/h (68 mph) on four-lane routes. Motorways have a speed limit of 130 km/h (80 mph). The limits are reduced in the wet weather.

French drivers are used to double or even triple-parking on the city's narrow streets, which means it's best to avoid street parking and instead leave your vehicle at one of the many public parking lots around Marseille. One of the best options is the underground garage near the Vieux Port (Old Port). Street parking is metered and usually time-limited, and parking is paid from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Saturday. Prices for both on-street parking and parking lots can range between €1.50 ($1.70) and €2.50 ($2.80) per hour.

On average a rental car in Marseille costs $50 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Hertz ($45/day), Alamo ($59/day) and keddy by Europcar ($68/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Hertz Aeroport Marseille 13700 (20 kilometres from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Marseille is $11.70 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of uel costs between $140 and $187, depending on the car size.

Compact (Fiat 500X or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Marseille.

The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Marseille airport to off-airport locations is Europcar.

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A Compact car hire in Marseille costs $25 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Marseille costs $40 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Marseille costs $44 per day, on average.

On average a car hire in Marseille costs $348 per week ($50 per day).

On average a car hire in Marseille costs $1,492 per month ($50 per day).