Car Hire France - French Riviera?

Question

I am goin on holiday to the french riviera next year, cannes, monaco etc. Does anyone know what the law is in regard to vehicle hire ? I am 26 but do not have a driving license, but the 18 year old i'll be going with has a full driving licence. I have looked at a few car hire websites in and around cannes and they have all said that you have to be over 25 years old.

Can anyone help ?

Many Thanks,
Kev.

Answer 1

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The car rental companies won't rent to anyone with a license less than three years old as a minimum. The 25 years old limit is just to make sure of it and make sure that the driver has left the 'young driver' category, to avoid being socked by the insurances.
There's a good network of trains and buses instead. And it will be cheaper as well.

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French

Answer 2

Forget it - you cannot hire the car without a licnce and an 18 year old cannot hire a car due to being too young. It is a no goer

Answer 3

Firstly, the driver must obviously be licensed, have had a license for a least one year, and be 25 years old.

Secondly the driver (passengers do not meet this requirement) must have a credit card on file with the rental company. In the event of an accident, the rental company's recourse will be with the driver, not a passenger. The driver's credit card on file is the means by which damage settlements will be charged.

Thirdly, leases usually require drivers to be 21 years of age or older and is probably the only option for for those under 25 to drive in France.