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5.2

Wrong Car

Pros: Clean car

Cons: Car available was not the car we had previously agreed. I was given a much smaller car as they refused to give me an upgraded car without significant more payment. However, they charged me the same for the smaller car without offering a discount.

Reviewed Sep 2018

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10.0

Pros: The lovely woman at the check in counter couldn't have been nicer nor more helpful.

Reviewed May 2018

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10.0

Fantastic service

Pros: Organized and helpful

Reviewed Sep 2017

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10.0

Fast, convenient and accurate

Pros: The app helped me find the right car in the last minute for the right price. The staff at the rental office were amazing and very helpful. Made the willow experience pleasant.

Cons: Nothing

Reviewed Sep 2017

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10.0

Best car rental I've had in Europe

Pros: Budget at Avignon TGV, France provided superb customer service and a brand new car for my travel from southern France through Spain and back. Highest recommendation!!

Reviewed Jul 2017

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7.2

Dented rental was fine

Pros: Car was comfortable and the GPS system was invaluable

Cons: Return directions were not good, had a problem with the location and access

Reviewed Jun 2017

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8.0

Pros: The pick-up & drop off went smoothly & quickly.

Cons: The Fiat was smaller than the car I had reserved. It had both a automatic & standard transmission. I never figured it out. Two Frenchman tried to help me & gave up. It was a terrible car with no power.

Reviewed May 2017

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6.8

Cons: There were no signs for Budget at Gare Avignon Which made finding them difficult We were told that a portable Wifi unit was needed and after choosing this option in was inoperable in the Area we were staying. Where we stayed was made clear to rental agent . Physical Maps had to be employed for the entire visit. Making navigation of Provence very difficult. No assistance was giving to locate Auto in parking lot During torrential downpour. Making pick up problematic .

Reviewed Oct 2016

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10.0

All was great!

Pros: Easy pickup with very nice staff people. Car was good, clean, and reliable. Drop off was very quick. Couldn't ask for anything else.

Reviewed Jul 2016

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6.4

Cons: Several days before pickup, I tried to delay the pickup time by 2 hours. But Budget/Avis said that I needed to go through Kayak to make that change. And Kayak was uncooperative also by saying that it was Budget's job to make the change. Both parties disowned the obligation of customer service. I was very disappointed in both. What made it more difficult was asking my French-speaking hotelier to try to resolve it in French. I am Not happy!!

Reviewed Jun 2016

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10.0

Pros: The lovely woman at the check in counter couldn't have been nicer nor more helpful.

Reviewed May 2018

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10.0

Fantastic service

Pros: Organized and helpful

Reviewed Sep 2017

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10.0

Fast, convenient and accurate

Pros: The app helped me find the right car in the last minute for the right price. The staff at the rental office were amazing and very helpful. Made the willow experience pleasant.

Cons: Nothing

Reviewed Sep 2017

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10.0

Best car rental I've had in Europe

Pros: Budget at Avignon TGV, France provided superb customer service and a brand new car for my travel from southern France through Spain and back. Highest recommendation!!

Reviewed Jul 2017

review from
10.0

All was great!

Pros: Easy pickup with very nice staff people. Car was good, clean, and reliable. Drop off was very quick. Couldn't ask for anything else.

Reviewed Jul 2016

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7.2

Dented rental was fine

Pros: Car was comfortable and the GPS system was invaluable

Cons: Return directions were not good, had a problem with the location and access

Reviewed Jun 2017

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8.0

Pros: The pick-up & drop off went smoothly & quickly.

Cons: The Fiat was smaller than the car I had reserved. It had both a automatic & standard transmission. I never figured it out. Two Frenchman tried to help me & gave up. It was a terrible car with no power.

Reviewed May 2017

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6.8

Cons: There were no signs for Budget at Gare Avignon Which made finding them difficult We were told that a portable Wifi unit was needed and after choosing this option in was inoperable in the Area we were staying. Where we stayed was made clear to rental agent . Physical Maps had to be employed for the entire visit. Making navigation of Provence very difficult. No assistance was giving to locate Auto in parking lot During torrential downpour. Making pick up problematic .

Reviewed Oct 2016

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5.2

Wrong Car

Pros: Clean car

Cons: Car available was not the car we had previously agreed. I was given a much smaller car as they refused to give me an upgraded car without significant more payment. However, they charged me the same for the smaller car without offering a discount.

Reviewed Sep 2018

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6.4

Cons: Several days before pickup, I tried to delay the pickup time by 2 hours. But Budget/Avis said that I needed to go through Kayak to make that change. And Kayak was uncooperative also by saying that it was Budget's job to make the change. Both parties disowned the obligation of customer service. I was very disappointed in both. What made it more difficult was asking my French-speaking hotelier to try to resolve it in French. I am Not happy!!

Reviewed Jun 2016

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Top tips for renting a car in Avignon

Most popular car type	Compact

With the Parc Naturel Régional des Alpilles close by and the cities of Montpellier and Marseille between an hour and an hour and a half away, there is much more to explore than the just the attractions Avignon has to offer, including the scenic and ancient old town. There is no better way to reach all your dream destinations than with your own four wheels, so get a hire car to make the most out of your time in Avignon.

Aéroport Avignon-Provence is located about 6 miles from Avignon and has several major car hire companies onsite, so you can conveniently start your time in Avignon right off the bat by picking up your hire car at the airport. Make sure to book your car in advance to use the onsite agencies and follow the signs to the hire service desks upon arrival.

Driving in Avignon is generally a wise decision to see everything in and around the city in your own time, but it also comes with some things to bear in mind. There are free expressways as well as tolled ones in France, which are marked with “péage,” so ask your agency whether it is possible to get a transponder that reads the plate and sends a bill. Otherwise, there are pay booths where drivers can pay. Also, drunk driving is fined severely in the wine region, so make sure you are not over the limit of 0.5 mg.

During the summer, Avignon is a popular tourist destination and traffic can increase over these months as people are streaming into the picturesque city. Especially the narrow, old lanes can be challenging to navigate with many cars whizzing through the city, so it is generally advised to refrain from driving in the old town if possible.

Book your rental car in Avignon at least 2 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price

Compact rental cars in Avignon are around 40% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Avignon

What is the most popular hire car in Avignon?

Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most frequently booked hire car type in Avignon.

What is the best hire car agency in Avignon?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Avignon are Enterprise (8.5, 12805 reviews), National (8.2, 3585 reviews), and Avis (7.6, 2242 reviews).

How can I find hire car agencies near me in Avignon?

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best hire cars near you.

What type of car is recommended for driving in Avignon?

Travelers who are coming to Avignon in the warm summer months could have the most fun when renting a convertible. Renting a smaller car may also be a wise choice because the old city of Avignon is very narrow in many places, and also because petrol is very pricey in Europe. Also remember that stick shifts are commonly used in Europe and renters may have to pay extra for an automatic transmission.

What's the speed limit in Avignon?

All speed limits are posted in kilometers per hour and within city limits 50 km/h (31 mph) is permitted. Drivers can drive up to 70 km/h (43 mph) on rural roads and up to 130 km/h (80 mph) on freeways. On freeways, stay on the right-hand side, as the left lane is only for passing.

How are gas prices in Avignon?

Make sure you find out which kind of petrol your car needs when picking it up. Petrolis quite expensive in France, like in the rest of Europe, and the average price per liter is about €1.45 ($1.64, which is approximately $6.60 per gallon). If you pay by card in European petrol stations, bear in mind that the verification mostly requires the input of a 4-digit pin.

Where are the best places to park in Avignon?

Parking inside the center of Avignon can be a difficult undertaking in the summer, as there are only few spots in the old town. It is better to look for a parking lot outside the walls of the old town, such as St. Charles Lot or L’Oulle. Some of the lots are free for the first few hours before starting to charge, such as the Avenue de la Foire.

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