{"id":3359,"date":"2023-01-12T10:14:43","date_gmt":"2023-01-12T09:14:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/rent-a-car-tours-france\/"},"modified":"2025-03-01T13:24:27","modified_gmt":"2025-03-01T12:24:27","slug":"renting-car-tours-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-tours-france\/","title":{"rendered":"Renting a car in Tours (2025): our tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Want to discover one of the most beautiful regions of France, the Loire Valley, with its castles and vineyards... The easiest option is to rent a car to adapt your program to your desires.<br\/>Here is our complete guide <strong>to renting a car in Tours<\/strong>,<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>rental places (train stations...)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>choice of car,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>choice of the car rental agency in Tours,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>find the best prices,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>insurance,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>driving tips,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>...<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Renting-a-car-in-Tours-France.jpg\" alt=\"Rent a car Tours airport station.\" class=\"wp-image-3352\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Renting a car in Tours - introduction<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tours is an excellent destination to discover the Loire Valley and its castles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your arrival in Tours can be confusing because there are 2 train stations - we explain everything in our tip 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tours also has a small private airport with 2 rental agencies with very limited opening hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will find classic brands. The biggest agencies are Avis and Sixt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At the Saint-Pierre-des-Corps train station, the offices of the rental agencies are located just outside, on the square (see tip 16)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And from this station, you can quickly get on the highway to leave the city.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And returning the car is easy (see tip 20)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france\/tours?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Take advantage of the offers on our preferred platform Discovercars<\/a><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Tours\/Gares\/i-LR3X4Fg\/0\/ed39e1cb\/L\/Gare_tours_saint_pierre_corps-8-L.jpg\" alt=\"Saint-Pierre-des-Corps train station\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Saint-Pierre-des-Corps train station<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1 to 3 - Choose your car rental agency in Tours (train station, airport...)<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip 1 - Know where to rent and what agencies are available (station, city, airport)<\/h3>\n\n<p>The offer of rental cars in Tours is quite confusing.  <br\/>Here's what you need to understand.<\/p>\n\n<p>Tours has 2 train stations:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Tours train station is located in the city center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Saint-Pierre-des-Corps TGV (high speed train) station is located on the outskirts of the city<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Trains from Paris arrive at the Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station.<br\/>But frequent connections allow you to reach both stations in only 5 minutes by train.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Tours\/Gares\/i-x9FKb5t\/0\/99411393\/L\/Gare_tours-03-L.jpg\" alt=\"Tours train station (downtown)\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tours train station (downtown)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p><strong>The easiest<\/strong> way is to rent a car at the Saint-Pierre-des-Corps train station.<br\/>The 2 main agencies are:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Avis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sixt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Europcar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alamo\/Enterprise\/National<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>It seems to us that Avis and Sixt are the 2 biggest agencies in the city of Tours, overall. Good choice of cars.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Tours\/Gares\/i-D5q39pQ\/0\/22c3cab8\/L\/Gare_tours_location_voiture-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"car rental agencies in Tours (Saint-Pierre-des-corps station)\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Car rental companies in Saint-Pierre-des-Corps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Some agencies are also scattered in the city like Hertz.<\/p>\n\n<p>And there are also 2 agencies at the small airport: Avis and Europcar, but they are only open on certain days.<\/p>\n\n<p>And finally, there are also rental companies south of Tours, in a suburb called Chambray-l\u00e8s-Tours: Avis, Sixt, Rent-a-car...<\/p>\n\n<p>Whether it is on platforms such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france\/tours?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Discovercars.com<\/a> or directly with the rental companies, always check the pick-up location.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip 2 - Compare prices and conditions<\/h3>\n\n<p>We always compare prices immediately at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france\/tours?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Discovercars.com<\/a>.<br\/>It is one of the highest rated comparison sites in the market, and our favorite.<\/p>\n\n<p>What we like:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>very <strong>good deals<\/strong> even with international brands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a super easy to use platform that allows you to compare many brands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>many filters to find offers that match our needs: number of drivers, age, agencies...<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a very interesting insurance option that will cover you in case of damage to the exterior of the car - the reimbursement is very fast, we had <strong>the opportunity to test it<\/strong> after an impact on the windshield!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france\/tours?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See their current car rental offers in Tours.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip 3 - Which rental agency to choose  <\/h3>\n\n<p>There is no \"best\" rental agency.<br\/>They all have advantages and disadvantages.<br\/>To choose, we advise you to consider:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pick-up location (at the train station or in the city)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>availability of the type of car you need<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cancellation policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>authorized mileage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>notes and opinions - but take with a pinch of salt - analyze negative comments. Is the agency really bad or is it people who didn't ask about the conditions beforehand (e.g. security deposit) or who didn't take out insurance?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>On the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france\/tours?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Discovercars.<\/a>com platform, each rental agency has a 10 point rating (given by real customers). 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French parking spaces seem very small to Americans, Canadians and Australians.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Power level, no particular advice, the roads around Tours and in the Loire valley are quite easy.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Route\/i-Mkxj6Jz\/1\/12d852ac\/L\/conduire_ville_loire-L.jpg\" alt=\"drive in a city in France\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip 5 - What transmissions are available<\/h3>\n\n<p>Most cars for rent in France have a manual transmission.<br\/>Some rental agencies have automatic cars, but few. We recommend that you book early.<br\/>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france\/tours?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Discovercars.com<\/a>, you can use the \"Automatic Transmission\" filter on the left, if this is a must for you.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip 6 - Child Seat Rules in France<\/h3>\n\n<p>Children under 10 years of age must be seated in a special seat in the back of the car.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip 7 - GPS<\/h3>\n\n<p>The GPS options offered by car rental companies are often very expensive. We do not recommend them.<br\/>Your best options:<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Use your phone<\/strong> - but be careful!<br\/>If you have a phone, keep in mind that roaming charges abroad can be very high.<br\/>However, you can download a map in advance, when you are connected to the wifi, so you can navigate without spending money.<br\/>Don't forget your phone charger and holder to keep it comfortable!<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Bring your own GPS<\/strong> <br\/>This way you know how it works and you can enter all the destinations in advance, which saves a lot of time.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Route\/i-qpXZRt9\/1\/bbbded48\/L\/route_loire-L.jpg\" alt=\"route de la Loire\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">PLAN YOUR TRIP IN  <br\/><span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Loire Valley<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_sans_border gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre2\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>The castles of the Loire Valley<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-castles-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best ch\u00e2teaux in the Loire Valley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/stay-chateau-hotel-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sleeping in a castle in the Loire Valley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-loire-valley-castles-with-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best family castles<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/loire-valley-castles-list-chateaux\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">List with over 100 castles<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Chateaux-de-la-Loire\/Chateau-de-Chenonceau\/i-B8wzgnf\/0\/0c8c0706\/L\/chateau-chenonceau-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Other<\/strong> <strong>places to explore<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_box wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-loire-valley-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in the Loire Valley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/towns-loire-valley-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful towns along the Loire<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/most-beautiful-villages-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful villages<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-gardens-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful gardens<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-nantes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Nantes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-angers-visit\/\">Things to do in Angers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-saumur-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Saumur<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-tours-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Things to do in Tours<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-amboise-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Things to do in Amboise<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/flight-hot-air-balloon-castles-loire-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hot-air balloon ride<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/General\/i-DrhL7mp\/0\/bb0d2dae\/L\/vue-loire-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_box wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-loire-valley-best-areas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to stay in the Loire Valley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">See our tips for renting a car <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-nantes-airport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">in Nantes<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-angers-station\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Angers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-tours-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tours<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-cdg-aeroport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CDG<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-orly-airport-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Orly<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-beauvais-airport-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beauvais<\/a>...<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">How to get to the Loire Valley - article to come<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Itineraries: <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/loire-valley-3-days-itinerary-castle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3 days<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-loire-valley-castle-4-days-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4 days<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-loire-valley-castle-5-days-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 days<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-loire-valley-castles-7-days-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1 week<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Weekends: <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/weekend-unusual-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unusual<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Villes-Loire\/i-L5mq7xV\/0\/207cbe42\/L\/nantes-villes-elephant-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons planif_bouton is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" style=\"border-radius:4px\">All our tips (coming soon)<strong>  <strong>  <\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4676\" style=\"width: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ArrowRight.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_texte gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box-texte gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#8 to 10 - Car rental in Tours: the price <\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A budget: how much does it cost to rent a car in France<\/h3>\n\n<p>To give you an idea, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france\/tours?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Discovercars.com<\/a> lists the following information:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There are large variations throughout the year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Average prices vary from 30 to 90 Euros per day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The cheapest prices are usually for a trip at the end of the year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The highest prices are from June to August<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>It is very easy to compare prices online on a platform. And if you're comparing between sites, don't forget to check for any hidden fees. You have to compare what is comparable with the same options and conditions.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip 8 - When to rent a car in Tours<\/h3>\n\n<p>As soon as you have chosen your dates, book the car!<br\/>Tours and the Loire Valley are very popular destinations, especially during July and August. No last minute offers in summer.<br\/>If you want to have a choice of cars and good prices, we advise you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france\/tours?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">rent your car as soon<\/a> as possible.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Liste-chateaux-Loire\/i-qfVzL9J\/2\/224ed8c9\/L\/Chateau%20Chenonceau-L.jpg\" alt=\"Chenonceau Castle in the Loire Valley\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chenonceau Castle at 40min drive from Tours<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #9 - How to cut costs, find a cheap rental<\/h3>\n\n<p>First of all, let's be honest: you can't have it all, the ultra-low price, the best service in the world and the brand new car...<br\/>There is always a balance between price, quality and service.<\/p>\n\n<p>To reduce the cost of your <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/how-to-rent-car-france-hire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">car rental in France<\/a>, we advise you to:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Book early<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reserve a smaller car<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a rental with no cancellation or with limited cancellation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Return the car to where you picked it up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay attention to the start and end times of the rental (usually charged in 24-hour increments).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are renting for 6 days, check the price for 7 days - sometimes companies have a discount for one week rentals - but this is less and less the case<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book with limited mileage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compare prices on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france\/tours?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Discovercars<\/a>, they often have great deals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #10 - Factor in the cost of an extra driver<\/h3>\n\n<p>Decide in advance whether or not you will need more than one driver.<br\/>It is better to compare the prices with a 2nd driver included, to have a real comparison.<br\/>Some companies offer deals with an extra driver for free.<br\/>On the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france\/tours?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Discovercars.<\/a>com platform, if available, it can be selected on the filters.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-rental-options.png\" alt=\"Filters car rental options\" class=\"wp-image-1673\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Select Free Additional Driver<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#11 to 13 - Conditions to rent a car in Tours<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips 11 - Permits to rent a car in France<\/h3>\n\n<p>To drive legally in France (on vacation \/ short trip), you can use a standard international driving license, i.e. with:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a license number,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a photograph,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a validity date,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and written in Latin letters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>The following permits are therefore valid: EU, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland...<\/p>\n\n<p>But if you have any doubts, bring your international driving license. This gives you peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-rental-driving-licence-France.jpg\" alt=\"Car rental France Driving license\" class=\"wp-image-1679\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips 12 - Age and years of driving<\/h3>\n\n<p>The legal age to drive alone in France is 18.<br\/>However, most car rental agencies in France :<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>require you to be at least 21 years old<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>require that you have held a driver's license in your home country for one year or more<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>may add fees if you are under 25 or over a certain age.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>It is best to make sure you read all the fine print.<\/p>\n\n<p>On the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france\/tours?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Discovercars.<\/a>com platform, you can enter your age range to see the limitations and additional fees right from the start:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Age-to-hire-car-France.png\" alt=\"Age car rental France\" class=\"wp-image-1661\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Select your age range<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #13 - Credit card capable of handling holdback<\/h3>\n\n<p>We'll look at the insurance issue later.<br\/>But from now on, keep in mind that the agency will ask you for your credit card to hold a deposit (unless you have taken a no-deductible insurance).<\/p>\n\n<p>This deposit is held on your card (until the car is returned undamaged), which limits your ability to pay (weekly or monthly limits).<br\/>So make sure to:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use another credit card for the deposit fee,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or contact your bank before you travel to change your limits,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or purchase comprehensive insurance with a 0 deductible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Is this a concern for you?<br\/>See what is possible with the \"security deposit\" filter on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france\/tours?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Discovercars.com<\/a> platform:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/security-deposit-for-rental-car.png\" alt=\"deposit guarantee car rental\" class=\"wp-image-1667\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#14 to 15 - Choosing your insurance<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #14 - What insurance should I take out?<\/h3>\n\n<p>The compulsory insurance in France is the <strong>civil liability<\/strong> insurance <strong>(RC - Third Party Liability)<\/strong>. It covers personal and property damage to cars and other people's property and even medical expenses.<br\/>It is included in the price of the rental car.<\/p>\n\n<p>But it is possible to take out additional insurance that limits your liability during the rental period and reduces the maximum amount you will have to pay in case of damage (sometimes down to 0).<br\/>This is the<strong>Collision Damage Waiver (CDW<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n<p>It's up to you to decide how much financial risk you're willing to take versus how much you're willing to increase the price of the rental.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Route\/i-NDVNNjr\/1\/6bafea72\/L\/conduire_ville_france-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"Driving in the city in France\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #15 - How to Buy Insurance<\/h3>\n\n<p>If you decide to take out additional \"insurance\" to reduce the cost in case of an accident, you can:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use your current insurance<\/strong><br\/>Some credit cards and auto insurance offer rental car coverage. But read all the fine print to understand what is and isn't covered, because it is often very narrow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Subscribe at the time of reservation<\/strong><br\/>When booking, you have the possibility to select the options. The offers are most of the time better than at the counter.<br\/>On the agency sites, you get the dealer's insurance, but on the platforms, you get special insurance created by the platform.<br\/>For example, on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france\/tours?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Discovercars.<\/a>com, they have their own \"Full Coverage Waiver\" insurance option. We find it very advantageous and use it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Best-car-rental-agency-reviews.png\" alt=\"Car rental insurance France\" class=\"wp-image-1697\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Discovercars Insurance<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>We tested Discovercars insurance after an impact to the windshield. Like all platform insurances, we had to pay the rental company ourselves for the damage repair (this is one of the reasons for their low price), but we filed all the paperwork directly afterwards and the reimbursement by Discovercars was full and fast. No worries!<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Subscribe at the counter to the car rental<\/strong><br\/>This is the most expensive option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purchase travel insurance<\/strong><br\/>Purchase travel insurance that includes comprehensive car rental insurance from one of the traditional insurance companies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#16 to 18 - Recovering the car<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip 16 - Access to the rental companies at the Tours \/ Saint-Pierre-des-Corps train station<\/h3>\n\n<p>It is very easy to pick up your car from the Saint-Pierre-des-Corps train station.<br\/>Just follow the signs showing a car with a key on top.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Tours\/Gares\/i-cXS5C98\/0\/1e61d83c\/L\/Gare_tours_saint_pierre_corps-16-L.jpg\" alt=\"Car rental sign\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>You then leave the station and find yourself on a large square.<br\/>On the right you will find different stores with rental agencies.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Tours\/Gares\/i-D5q39pQ\/0\/22c3cab8\/L\/Gare_tours_location_voiture-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"Car rental offices in Tours\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Car rental offices in Tours<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #17 - Check your vehicle at pickup<\/h3>\n\n<p>Although scams are not common, they do happen.<br\/>For peace of mind, we advise you when you take over the car:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take a detailed tour of the car either with an agent or with the form. If they don't give you anything, take a look around anyway and go back to the counter if you notice anything.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take pictures of any problematic details (scratches, dents...). Even if they tell you it's too small to count.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Don't forget:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>roof the exterior of the car to detect dents and scratches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the roof - this is often forgotten, but it may be checked when you return.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the underside of the bumper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the back of the mirrors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the condition of the tires<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the spare wheel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the interior (especially the seats)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fuel level and mileage (which must match the record)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Car-rental-checklist-France-1.jpeg\" alt=\"verification car rental France\" class=\"wp-image-1703\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #18 - Make sure the mandatory equipment is in the car<\/h3>\n\n<p>In France, the following equipment must be available in the car:<\/p>\n\n<ul 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kilometers\/miles you have left, if you don't want to waste money.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #20 - Return the car<\/h3>\n\n<p>Each agency will tell you where to return the car.<br\/>It is in the parking lots around the Saint-Pierre-des-Corps train station. There are signs.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Tours\/Gares\/i-DQhmw8P\/0\/a4361a5d\/L\/Gare_tours_saint_pierre_corps-4-L.jpg\" alt=\"Return of the rental car in Tours\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Return of the rental car in Tours Saint-Pierre-des-Corps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>If, like us, you like to have peace of mind, drop the car off during opening hours. This way, the controls are validated in front of you.<br\/>If this is not possible, take pictures of the car before you drop it off.<\/p>\n\n<p>Don't be stressed. If you've hired a reputable company and follow the rules, everything should go smoothly.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#21 to 25 - Driving in the Loire Valley<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #21 - Understand traffic rules and conditions<\/h3>\n\n<p>Here are the essential French rules of conduct:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-hand traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seatbelt is mandatory for all<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If an intersection does not have a sign or ground sign, you yield the right of way to the person coming from your right (see Tip 23)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tolerated blood alcohol level of 0.05%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are not allowed to turn right at a red light, as is possible in some countries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The horn is only allowed in case of immediate danger (but the French like to forget this rule)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #22 - Observe speed limits<\/h3>\n\n<p>The speed limits indicated in the red circle, normally:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> 30 to 50km\/h in the city, <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>80km\/h on roads between cities, <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>130km\/h on highways<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Be careful, there are a lot of radars in France.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Route\/i-3CS2x7p\/1\/22ec45d4\/L\/Radar_France-L.jpg\" alt=\"Radar and speed limit\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Radar and speed limit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #23 - Know the French \"Priority on the Right<\/h3>\n\n<p>Attention!<br\/>This is a rule that confuses many people.<br\/>Many intersections have a light, stop sign or yield sign. It's classic and easy.<br\/>But in some French cities, many crossings may have no indication. We then apply priority to the vehicle coming from the road on the right (even if this road seems much less important).<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #24 - What to do if you damage the car<\/h3>\n\n<p>If you damage your rental car, start by contacting the car rental agency.<br\/>Then it depends on the insurance option you choose:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>basic insurance: you will have to cover the damage up to your deductible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>full coverage with the agency: check with them and the damage should be covered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france\/tours?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Discovercars.com<\/a> insurance: contact them and provide all the information (within 28 days of the car deposit). 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