Car hire in Charente-Maritime

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Charente-Maritime car hire at a glance

Most popular providerDooDoo
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, 4-5 doors
Pick-up points
Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentAugust
Best time to book1 week before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Charente-Maritime could cost, we've pulled prices from La Rochelle.

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Cities in Charente-Maritime

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Airports in Charente-Maritime

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Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Charente-Maritime

A cheaper month to rent a car in Charente-Maritime is August, when the average cost per day is 44 €. If that doesn’t work for you, try searching for another month you'd like to travel in and compare deals today.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Charente-Maritime could cost, we've pulled prices from La Rochelle.

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All you need to know about Charente-Maritime

Side of the roadRight
CurrencyEuros
LanguageFrench
Motorway speed limit130kmph
Built-up area speed limit50kmph
Age to rent a car21
The information here is based on our understanding as of January 2024. For the most current and accurate information it’s recommended to check official government sources.

Car hire in Charente-Maritime: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Charente-Maritime, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Charente-Maritime you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Charente-Maritime depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Charente-Maritime, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in Charente-Maritime. First, you need to decide where in Charente-Maritime you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Charente-Maritime. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Charente-Maritime you want to visit. The most popular place to go is La Rochelle. On average, it costs 49 € per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is 43 € per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Charente-Maritime

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Charente-Maritime is Luxury.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire company in Charente-Maritime is DooDoo. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with DooDoo.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 1 week before. The cheapest prices we've found are 42 € a day and 183 € a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Charente-Maritime you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Charente-Maritime. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Charente-Maritime is La Rochelle. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is La Rochelle.

Hire a car long term in Charente-Maritime

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Charente-Maritime with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.