| Pick-up location | Nantes |
|---|---|
| Rental locations | 41 |
| Airport locations | 11 |
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest hire cars were found at Rentscape ($37/day), Enterprise ($38/day) and Hertz ($46/day).
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Nantes are National (8.2, 3534 reviews), Avis (7.6, 2240 reviews), and Budget (7.4, 33790 reviews).
In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Rentscape Nantes Atlantique Airport 44340 (8 kilometres from the city centre).
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best hire cars near you.
Because you will often be driving on the highway, you can rent any vehicle you’d prefer. A sports car, luxury vehicle, or convertible might be a fun choice for your Nantes vacation. However, a compact car might be your best bet because of the cost of petrol in France. Some common cars driven around the area include the Peugeot, Renault, Volkswagen, and Nissan.
You’ll travel mostly on the motorways during your vacation. The speed limit on these major highways is between 80 km (49.70 mph) and 110 km (68 mph). If you happen to be in a residential neighborhood, be sure to drop your speed to 30 km (18 mph). You’ll always need to adjust speeds in inclement weather.
The current price for petrol (often referred to as petrol) in Nantes, France is about $5.54 per gallon (4.88 euros). Both premium and diesel cost slightly more. In comparison, this is higher than in many other countries, including the United States and Canada, which is why a more fuel-efficient car is likely a good choice.
You will likely have to pay to park your hire car in downtown Nantes. However, many hotels offer free parking for guests. If this is not your situation, consider leaving your car at a parking lot such as Parking Feydeau or NGE Commerce Public Park (a parking garage in the center of downtown). Valet public parking services are also available at the Nantes Train Station.
