Rental cars in Lille from $30

If your trip to Lille is all sorted out but your travel itinerary is looking a little empty, let us give you a helping hand.You’ll need to rise early if you’re planning to check out all the interesting sights that this place has to offer. Old Stock Exchange and Lille Grand Square are non-negotiable. Rihour Square and Palace of Fine Arts shouldn’t be forgotten either.Near the city center, Casino Barriere Lille is one sight you might like to consider putting on your must-see list. Zenith Arena Concert Hall and Euralille are also a stone’s throw away and worth a detour.

Rack up a few more miles on that rental car and venture 55 miles to Calais. Les Six Bourgeois is just one of the top attractions to put on your itinerary. Need one more reason to visit? Musee des Beaux-Arts et de la Dentelle is also within easy reach.

After spending time rubbing shoulders with like-minded people, it’s always great to know you can lay your head someplace nearby. If you’re visiting Lille for work-related reasons, here are some of the top convention centers that are close to hotels and restaurants:

• Lille Grand Palais (1 mile away).
• Maison Folie Wazemmes (1 mile away).
• Centr’Expo (10 miles away).

Having your own ride in Lille will give you more flexibility to go wherever you like. Maybe you’re eager to skip town, cruise down the open road, and see where the wind takes you. If that’s the case, pick up the keys to one of our SUVs and explore the beautiful sandy shores in the area. If you’re all about the bright lights of the city, take to the wheel of something small. Navigating heavy traffic will be a lot less stressful with a mini or compact car.

For some of us, owning a luxury vehicle may be a little out of reach. But renting the car of your dreams is far more achievable than you might think! Imagine the thrill of rolling into town in a high-end convertible, even if it’s only for a day or two. Or maybe you’re just after a reliable set of wheels to get you quickly from point A to point B. Affordable or flashy? Whatever you decide, there’s a rental car to suit you in Lille.

In Lille, you’ll have to stick to the right-hand side. When exploring a new place, it’s always a wise idea to opt for an automatic car. That way, you can concentrate on the road and not worry about gear changes.

Finding a car space in Lille isn’t too difficult. Of course, it depends on where you are and when — it could be a bit tricky parking in the very center during busier periods.

One terrific thing about hitting the road in a smaller city is lighter traffic, so you don’t have to worry a whole lot about peak-hour gridlock. With a population of approximately 228,300, you can expect a smooth Lille driving experience.

While cruising through the streets of Lille, keep in mind that the speed limits typically range from 50km/h to 130km/h. Residential areas are 50km/h unless signed otherwise.

Most of the time, your chosen car rental company will bill the amount detailed on the fine to your credit card, including local taxes and surcharges. Alternatively, they may forward your contact details to the relevant local authority, who’ll then issue a fine straight to you.

Like many places, normal cell phone usage is not allowed while operating a vehicle in Lille. An exception applies for hands-free or Bluetooth functions. Just be sure to stay focused on the road.

In Lille, it’s a fineable offence to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content) higher than 0.05%. If you plan to have a few drinks with lunch or dinner, it’s a good idea to leave the rental car behind.

Traffic laws in Lille permit drivers at a red light to turn into the lane closest to them, without waiting for a green signal. Before doing so, the car must stop completely and the driver must make sure that the way is clear before continuing on.

Yes. However, there are some exceptions for vehicles run by public transportation networks.