Dordogne car rentals

Hiring a car in Dordogne is the perfect option to enjoy the beautiful scenery and picturesque views. Although you might find public transport available, a car hire is the best option for those who do not want to be limited to the reliability of uncertain public transport. At your own free will, you can enjoy some of the top attractions, landmarks, and sights available like Lascaux, The Marqueyssac gardens, Castlenaud-la-Chapelle Castle, Commarque Castle, and much more.

When driving the roads in Dordogne, always make sure to drive with caution. The majority of the roads aren’t flat and are mainly ideal for more experienced drivers. A driver must always make sure that they never exceed the maximum speed limit. On dual carriageways, a driver will find that the maximum speed limit is 110kmh (68mph.) Limits will also tend to change on other parts of the road that you’re driving on. Always drive at a safe limit according to the road conditions. The wheel of your hire vehicle will always be on the left-hand side of the car, meaning that a driver must always drive on the right-hand side of the road. When approaching roundabouts, always give way to the left and proceed with caution.

When following the age restrictions in Dordogne, you will commonly find that the minimum age requirement is in accordance with the rest of France. Different providers can differ in their minimum age requirements, so it is best to check with your chosen provider beforehand to make sure what rules that they abide by in terms of age. The common minimum age to hire a car in Dordogne is 25 years old. However, there are a select few companies that will offer hire vehicles to those as young as 21 years old. If you fall under the age of 25 then expect to pay an additional charge at your booking, also known as a young driver’s handling fee. It is also a common requirement that you should have held your licence for a minimum of 12 months.

On average a car hire in Dordogne costs $145 per day.

Intermediate (Citroen Grand C4 Picasso or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Dordogne.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Hertz ($80/day), National ($113/day) and Europcar ($136/day).

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