Montpellier car hires from $48

For passengers who don't require much space, a small, compact car is ideal for driving through the narrow streets of Marseille. But if you're planning on a road trip along the coast, a convertible allows you to feel the Mediterranean breeze, especially in the early summer. If you’re traveling with family or friends, a mid-size sedan is a good fit.

The speed limit in urban areas is typically 50 km/h (31 mph), but it may be lower in certain residential areas, in which case speed limit signs will be posted. The speed limit in two to three-lane roads is 90 km/h (55 mph), and 110 km/h (68 mph) on four-lane routes. Motorways have a speed limit of 130 km/h (80 mph). The limits decrease in wet weather.

The historic center of Montpellier doesn’t allow cars, so you will need to drop the car in the surrounding zones. Street parking rates rise as you park nearer the center. In the “first zone” the rate is €2 per hour. “Second zone” charges about €1.30 per hour, and “third zone” costs €0.80 per hour. You can park for a maximum of 2, 5, and 9 hours, respectively. There are also many parking lots that charge €1.80 - €2.10 per hour.

On average a car hire in Montpellier costs $63 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at keddy by Europcar ($48/day), Hertz ($48/day) and Sixt ($61/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at keddy by Europcar 13 Rue Albert Leenhardt 34000 (1 kilometres from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Montpellier is $11.48 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $138 and $184, depending on the car size.

Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Montpellier.

The only car hire company onsite at Méditerranée airport is Hertz.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Méditerranée airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Hertz and keddy by Europcar.

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

An Economy car hire in Montpellier costs $55 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Montpellier costs $73 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Montpellier costs $143 per day, on average.

In Montpellier, cars are most frequently hired at Alamo Enterprise Rent A Car (1 km from city centre ).

On average a car hire in Montpellier costs $440 per week ($63 per day).

On average a car hire in Montpellier costs $1,886 per month ($63 per day).