Car Hire France
Using car hire services to tour France can be the perfect way to explore this marvellous country, allowing travellers to devise their own itinerary and travel in comfort at their own pace. With such an amazing variety of sights, both historical and natural, car hire services are the ideal transport solution when visiting France, whether this is touring Normandy, seeing Paris or taking a slow leisurely drive along the sun-drenched Cot d'Azur is completely up to you. Thankfully Budget have a car hire range that includes large family vehicles and economical small cars, meaning that no matter what your reason for visiting France you are sure to find a vehicle that meets your needs.
Driving in France is similar to travelling across much of Europe by car, the French drive on the right hand side of the road and have an expansive network of minor roads and major thoroughfares. In terms of speed limits in France, when in your hire car it is important to understand that limits are calculated in accordance with the driving conditions. In the dry the limit on toll motorways is 130 kph (80 mph) whilst in the wet it is 110 kph (68 mph). The same system applies to both dual carriageways and general roads where the limits in the dry are 110 kph (68 mph) and 90 kph (56 mph) respectively; in wet conditions these limits are reduced by 10 kph to 100 kph (62 mph) for the former and 80 kph (50 mph) for the latter. In urban areas the limits are a blanket 50 kph (31 mph) no matter what the conditions although care should be taken to take note of local signage as fines for speeding are often heavy and given on the spot by traffic officers.
Car Rental France
Budget's car rental France provisions are perfect for both business and leisure travellers who need a convenient and affordable way to get from A to B or tour the sights. For those embarking upon a tour of the magnificent French countryside, villages and towns the use of GPS satellite navigation can be extremely useful, giving tourists precise directions so that no holiday time is wasted. Travellers are reminded that there are many toll roads in France that although relatively expensive, can be the fastest way to travel large distances with ease. For those who prefer to take the scenic route, using the other main roads (labelled as N or RN) can be the ideal way to get a true feel for the country.
France
No trip to France would be complete without sampling the fabulous cuisine and wines. French wine is regarded by many to be the best in the world and with the use of your Budget rental car it is possible to visit many vineyards, granting the opportunity to taste a range of wines to suit almost any pallet. Remember however that drink driving is a serious offence and if wine tasting is likely to form part of your trip, it will be worth adding another member of your party to your rental agreement. A hire car makes perfect sense when visiting our cross channel neighbours; thanks to Budget it is possible to obtain a means of travel that is convenient and affordable.
