Cheap car rentals in Caen
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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Caen
- Caen, France, offers numerous attractions to its visitors. Hiring a car is wise to get the most out of a tour. Car hire in Caen allows you to explore the city on your own schedule and conveniently. The tram and bus services do not go everywhere and use common routes prone to traffic. A car allows you to make the most out of your day in Caen. Visit Chateau de Caen in the middle of the city and enjoy the expansive site at your own pace through car hire in Caen.
- Drive a mere 6 km from Caen-Carpiquet Airport (CFR) and begin your city tour immediately. The airport is virtually impossible to get lost in due to its size. Caen car hire offices are on the ground floor of the main building, and they have adequate signage. Picking up your hire car by walking to the marked car parks just outside the main building, you do not need a shuttle.
- Pedestrian streets and walkways are a common sight in Caen’s centre. It makes driving in the city challenging, as you must watch out for pedestrians walking alongside traffic. Beware of the pedestrian-only zones, to avoid penalties. In Caen, you drive on the right-hand side of the road, so be keen when turning. Honking, flashing lights and hand signals and gestures are familiar with Caen drivers, so be polite and observant, for they are communicating their intent.
- Driving in Caen city streets can be a challenge for tourists. The roads are narrow and feature a lot of cyclists. In addition, dead ends and single tracks are the norms of the city centre, and you should be careful not to get lost or stuck. Traffic is heavy during market days, and you should plan ahead. The oceanic climate means that roads are slippery, and more so when there is snow, so you have to be careful when you opt for Caen car hire.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Caen for $99 or less
- Book your rental car in Caen at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Compact rental cars in Caen are around 9% cheaper than other car types, on average
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FAQs about renting a car in Caen
How much does it cost to hire a car in Caen?
On average a hire car in Caen costs $99 per day.
How much is the price of fuel in Caen?
The average price of fuel in Caen is $12.21 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of uel costs between $146 and $195, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Caen?
Compact (Renault Captur or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Caen.
Which hire car agencies are at Carpiquet airport (CFR)?
The only car hire company onsite at Carpiquet airport is Hertz.
How can I find car hires near me in Caen?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in Caen?
A Compact car hire in Caen costs $99 per day, on average.
How much does a Mini car hire cost in Caen?
A Mini car hire in Caen costs $156 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Caen?
An Intermediate car hire in Caen costs $109 per day, on average.
What is the most popular rental car location in Caen?
In Caen, cars are most frequently hired at Hertz 24 Rue De La Gare (1 km from city centre ).
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Caen?
On average a car hire in Caen costs $696 per week ($99 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Caen?
On average a car hire in Caen costs $2,984 per month ($99 per day).
What type of car is recommended for driving in Caen?
Caen has narrow roads, and you may be likely to get scratches, so a small car is recommendable. An economy car is suited for city driving due to its compact size, which translates to easy manoeuvring and parking. The cars are especially fit with the parallel parking and friendly fuel economy. Recommended cars for a single driver or a small family include the Fiat 500, Volkswagen Up, Renault Twingo and Toyota Aygo. You can also get compact cars such as the Peugeot 508 and crossovers such as the Opel Mokka and Peugeot 3008 through KAYAK.
What’s the speed limit in Caen?
Driving into Caen, indicated by a town board, the speed limit is 50 km/h unless there is a road sign indicating otherwise. If you drive beyond the city limits, the speed increases to 90 km/h. Going beyond the speed limits in Caen attracts a fine or penalty from the police. The speed limits in the city apply during dry conditions, but when it rains, the drivers slow down for safety reasons, though it’s an unwritten rule. Once you are in the city, the general rule is to drive slow due to pedestrians, cyclists and narrow roads.
Where are the best places to park in Caen?
The Caen-Carpiquet Airport car park is suitable for travellers and car hire in Caen operators. Similarly, there are free park-and-ride (P+R) lots near the tram service, located on the city outskirts. If you visit popular attraction sites, you will get free parking, such as the Chateau de Caen, provided you do not go into town. You can also use online resources to get a payable parking spot, often underground. You can park in blue zones for an hour, free, provided you display a parking disc sourced from the police, garages or even travel agencies. Parking in supermarkets and shopping centres is usually free but for a limited time, and you should always keep an eye on your watch.
Caen car rental reviews and directory
Alamo
10.0
Wonderful
1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
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10.0
Value for money
10.0
2 locations in Caen
Europcar
8.9
Very Good
3 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
10.0
2 locations in Caen
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6.8 Okay
Jan 2019
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Car was new and cleanCons:
We had a problem and needed to pick up the car 4 hours later than the time reserved. Called several numbers. No one could help me. No one spoke English. Finally someone said I would have to cancel my reservation and create a new one and it would be more money. I did not do that. Got to the Car rental place and my car was there. It wasn’t s problem. Put me through a lot of unnecessary aggravation. Will not be using kayak again .Hertz
8.6
Very Good
3 reviewsCleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.3
Value for money
8.0
3 locations in Caen
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8.0 Very Good
Sep 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2023
8.0 Very Good
Jun 2022
Avis
8.6
Very Good
7 reviewsCleanliness
7.3
Comfort
9.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.6
Value for money
8.6
2 locations in Caen
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6.0 Okay
Sep 2018
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Be prepared to wait for unstaffed offices. Happened at pickup and dropoff. Very irrating-leave plenty of time for connections.8.4 Very Good
Aug 2017
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Rental office very convenient to train station in Caen. Clearly marked with signage. Rental agent very nice and seemed to know his job. We speak French but still his excellent English was helpful and for non French speakers, would be a huge plus. Car was very nice and exactly as described. Paperwork was clear except for key return and location of return lot. The rental was expensive but comparable to other companies in Caen so cannot really complain, they all seem expensive compared to other rentals in other places. We drove the car for 2.5 days, and it was a big car by French standards, for less than 15 euros worth of diesel fuel. We have rented in Caen many times. Avis is far and away the best. It is an American company with American service standards, which helps a lot.Cons:
The car was 20 minutes late getting there and we were waiting. Also, we really wanted to take an earlier train from Paris but the rental office closes for several hours in the middle of the day. This has been the case for years. People are coming on a train from Paris that arrives around noon and you find the rental office dark and locked. There is nothing that warns you when you rent the car. We were victims of this before so knew to watch for it with Avis but it is really annoying. For the return, the instructions to return the key were to go to lost and found on platform 1. There is no platform 1. After a 10 minute search, during which the Caen train station information desk was unmanned, we asked an attendant at the hot dog stand where lost and found is and were directed to platform A. The lot to return the car is a substantial walk to the train station, which is not told either on the contract or verbally. So we walked all that distance with a lot of luggage when we could have dropped all that off ahead of the return and sent one person to this lot, not 4. The location of the return lot is VERY obscure. We had a GPS and even so found the entrance to the lot to be extremely hard to find. A map and some verbal directions instead of just an address would have been helpful. We found it but almost didn't, even though we have been there before and I recall a LOT of driving around the first time.5.2 Fair
Jul 2017
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The interior of car was comfortable. Location of car rental to train station was greatCons:
Customer service. First, I was not completely sure of the terms based on conversation at checkout. Two: after finding car on street, we noticed Big ding on front right corner and several scratches on side panel. Agent was not aware. Three: returning car to lot and turning in keys to information person at train station did not seem like a good business.4.0 Mediocre
Jul 2017
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I had miscalculated the dates, so, wanted to delay by a week. I could not cancel on line. I tried by email, but the given email kept being rejected. Eventually I called my phone and canceled. Not very convenient. I had canceled hotels before thru kyak and that was much easier.8.4 Very Good
Oct 2016
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Ease of processing Location of officeCons:
Hours of operation of agencySixt
7.6
Good
15 reviewsCleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.0
Value for money
7.3
2 locations in Caen
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10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2021
2.0 Poor
Feb 2020
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Reserved car and none were available at rental siteCons:
Actually have a car available.2.0 Poor
Jul 2019
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NothingCons:
When we made the reservation it was written all over the website that it was free cancellation, but when we cancelled we were charged $125 cancellation fee.9.2 Wonderful
Dec 2016
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Both Sixt team members were very helpful and check-in and out was VERY quick and easy. Just remember to remind non-French renters about the "reverse" idiosyncrasies". :)Enterprise Rent-A-Car
4.6
Mediocre
2 reviewsCleanliness
6.2
Comfort
5.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.6
Value for money
4.2
3 locations in Caen
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2.0 Poor
Aug 2019
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I was supposed to get a Citroen Berlingo or similar vehicle per my reservation but the only vehicle they had available was a large cargo van so I had to get a car with another company.2.0 Poor
Aug 2022
keddy by Europcar
10.0
Wonderful
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10.0
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10.0
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10.0
Value for money
10.0
2 locations in Caen
Dollar
9.6
Wonderful
No reviews available
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10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
8.0
One location in Caen
Thrifty
9.0
Wonderful
No reviews available
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.4
Value for money
9.2
One location in Caen
Budget
6.6
Okay
No reviews available
Cleanliness
6.6
Comfort
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
6.6
3 locations in Caen
National
7.3
Good
No reviews available
2 locations in Caen
Rent@Car
6.9
Okay
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34 Rue d'Auge
+33 2 31 34 88 89
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24 Place De La Gare
+33 820 00 74 98
Caen Airport Carpiquet CFR
+33 2 61 18 00 58
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100 Rue D Auge
+33 2 31 82 66 10
52 Place De La Gare
+33 2 31 82 66 10
Aeroport De Caen Carpiquet
+33 2 31 82 66 10
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36 Bld Detolle
+33 2 31 29 92 99
Route De Lion Sur Mer
+33 6 08 40 52 42
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52 rue d auge
+33 2 31 70 32 32
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UCAR RELAIS SERVICE, 6 rue du General Harris
+33 6 08 40 52 42
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