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Location	👍 Pros	👎 Cons
Avignon TGV Station	Immediate access when arriving by train All major rental companies present Extended hours (often 7 days a week) Newer vehicles	Location surcharge may apply 5km from city centre Busiest after Paris train arrivals
Avignon City Centre	Convenient if staying in the old town Several agencies near Porte de la République No need for shuttle from TGV station	Limited vehicle selection Shorter hours (may close Sundays) Navigating out of old town can be challenging
Avignon-Provence Airport (AVN)	Direct pickup after flight arrival Less congested than major airports	Very limited scheduled flights Smaller selection of rental vehicles 8km southeast of town
Marseille Airport (MRS)	Major international airport Largest selection of vehicles Extended operating hours	90km from Avignon Additional toll costs Extra travel time

Available Rental Companies in Avignon: Hertz, Dollar/Thrifty, Avis/Budget, Europcar, Enterprise/Citer and local providers are available at Avignon TGV station. City centre offices include Europcar and Hertz near Porte de la République and Avis at the city centre train station.

Car Rental Prices

How much does it cost to rent a car in Avignon?

On average, car rentals in Avignon cost around €55 per day, with the lowest-priced rentals available from €32 per day.

Low-cost rental tips

Compare pick-up locations. Prices can vary between Avignon TGV, City Centre, and AVN. TGV has more cars but may add a location surcharge. If you’re flying into Marseille (MRS), also compare there, factoring in extra tolls and 90 km of driving.
Time it right for Provence summer. For July–August and for automatics, book a few months ahead. In shoulder or low season, watch rates and adjust your booking if prices drop.
Choose smaller/manual cars. Economy or compact models are cheaper and easier to park within the ramparts and in village lots. Automatics cost more and sell out in summer.
Rent only when you need it. Explore Avignon’s old town car-free, then pick up the car the day you head out. Check for unlimited kilometres and see if a weekly rate beats day-by-day pricing.
Trim driving costs. Use toll-free routes like the N100/D6100 or the Luberon loop to save on A7/A9 tolls, and fill up at supermarket stations rather than motorway services. Park at the free Parking des Italiens and take the shuttle into the centre.
Weigh one-way options. Within France, drop fees are often around €40–100. Compare the fee versus the fuel and tolls to return the car to Avignon.

Parking and Driving

Car Park Options in Avignon:

Within City Walls: Limited spaces that fill quickly in summer. A few small garages and surface lots are available.
Park-and-Ride: Parking des Italiens outside the ramparts offers a shuttle into the old town.
Old Town Area: Largely pedestrianised; follow signs restricting car entry.
Outside Walls: Several paid lots are available.

Local Driving Regulations:

Speed limits: 50 km/h in towns, 80 km/h on rural roads, 130 km/h on motorways (110 km/h in rain).
Roundabouts are common throughout Provence. Give way to traffic already in the roundabout.
Signs are well-posted, often showing both route numbers and names of next towns.
Blood alcohol limit is 0.05%.
Speed cameras are common, especially just after villages where limits drop to 50 km/h.
Look for the round white sign bearing a black diagonal line. It indicates the end of a restriction (for example, the end of a 50 km/h zone).

Why rent a car in Avignon

Book a rental to visit:

Luberon villages loop – Gordes, Roussillon, Apt
Pont du Gard – aqueduct
Châteauneuf-du-Pape – wine estates
Arles – arena, Van Gogh sites
Nîmes – amphitheatre, museums
Aix-en-Provence

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FAQs

Is a car necessary to visit Avignon itself? No, Avignon's historic centre is small and easy to walk around. You'll find a car is mostly useful for exploring the Provence region nearby.

What documents do I need to rent a car in Avignon? You'll need a valid driver's licence, passport and a credit card in the driver's name. If you have a non-EU licence, you might also need an International Driving Permit, especially if your licence isn't written using the same alphabet as English.

Are automatic transmission cars available in Avignon? Yes, but rental companies have fewer automatic cars and they cost more. We recommend you book one in advance, especially if you're renting in summer.

Can I pick up a car in Avignon and drop it off in another city? Yes, most rental companies offer one-way rentals. If you drop the car in another French city, it will cost about €40-100 extra, depending on how far it is. If the company lets you drop it off in another country like Spain or Italy, the fees are even higher.

Is it easy to park in Provençal villages? Most villages have car parks at their entrances, because their historic centres are often for pedestrians only. You can find these official parking areas by following the blue P signs.

What's the best route to see lavender fields from Avignon? We find the best places to see lavender are the Luberon and Sault plateau (from June to July). You can drive a loop from Avignon through Gordes, Roussillon, Sault and back. This drive is about 160km.

Are there toll roads around Avignon? Yes, you'll find tolls on major motorways like the A7 and A9. You can usually pay the tolls using cash or a credit card that has a chip. Driving on the A7 "Autoroute du Soleil" near Avignon costs about €0.10 per kilometre.