Rental cars in Marseille from $121

If your trip to Marseille is all locked in but your itinerary is looking a little empty, let us give you a helping hand.Experience the best that this city has to offer by adding La Vieille Charite and Musee des Docks Romains to your itinerary. If you have an extra day or two to spare, swing by Abbaye de Saint Victor and Notre-Dame de la Garde as well.Stop by Velodrome Stadium. It’s one sight you’ll find on many travelers’ must-do lists. If you still have some room on that schedule, Borely Park and La Corniche will keep you entertained too.

We know you want to test out these new wheels of yours. How about heading out on a day trip to Pointe de Bonnieu? Just 19 miles away, roll down your windows and enjoy the wind in your hair on the way there. Among your first few stops here should be Fort de Bouc Lighthouse, Martigues Garden Beach and L’Estaque. Locals will also likely point you in the direction of Plage de Ferrières, 18 miles away. If you can only see one thing here, let it be Fort de Bouc Lighthouse. (But we’re also big fans of Martigues Garden Beach and L’Estaque.)

There’s nothing quite as nice as rolling down the car window and feeling the cool sea air in your hair while you’re cruising along the coast. Pack some yummy sandwiches and spend a day enjoying the sun at one of the lovely beaches near Marseille. Top options include:

• Parc Balneaire du Prado (2 miles away).
• Prado Beach (3 miles away).
• Borely Beach (3 miles away).

If you’re hoping to do some serious networking in the convention centers of Marseille, it’d be wise to book a rental car. That way, you can go for a spin, take a look at the surrounding area and be sure that you’ll make it to your event on time. You’ll likely be heading to one of these places:

• International Fair and Exhibition Center Marseille (2 miles away).
• Parc Chanot Convention and Exhibition Center (2 miles away).

With your very own rental car, Marseille is all yours to explore. People travel to this captivating city for a variety of reasons, and here at CarRentals.com we have the ideal car for each of them. A key priority for large families is space (and legroom). Depending on the number of family members, that could mean anything from a full-size vehicle to a 12-passenger van. Thrifty travelers usually opt for the affordability of our smaller rentals, such as a mini or compact car. If you’d like to attract a few admiring glances in Marseille, browse our special category for a ride that’ll make any car lover go all tingly with excitement.

For some people, owning a high-end vehicle is little more than a pipe dream. But renting your dream car is far more achievable than you might think! Picture yourself cruising down the highway in a classy sports car, even if it’s only for a day or two. Or perhaps all you’re after is a budget ride to bring you safely from A to B. Flashy or thrifty? Whatever you’re looking for, there’s a rental car to suit your style in Marseille.

It can be. Driving around the block looking for a parking spot is all part of the fun in Marseille. Getting near big-name attractions is easier if you research your options ahead of time.

One of the great things about escaping to a smaller city is lighter traffic, so you don’t have to worry a whole lot about peak-hour gridlock. With a population of roughly 17,600, you can look forward to a smooth Marseille driving experience.

Speed limits vary across the city of Marseille, but generally range from 30km/h to 90km/h. Most residential zones have a top speed of 50km/h unless stated otherwise.

Generally, one of two things will happen. Your rental company may charge the amount stated on the fine to your credit card. This is the most common practice. On the other hand, it may provide your contact details to the relevant local authority so the fine is issued to you directly.

It is prohibited to use your cell phone while driving around Marseille, and you could also receive a fine for just handling a phone if you’re in control of a vehicle. That said, the use of hands-free or Bluetooth functions is permitted, as long as your focus remains on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit when driving in Marseille is 0.05%. If a big night is on the cards, leave your rental wheels behind and organize a different way of getting home instead.

No, so don’t risk a fine by doing it. In Marseille, red means stop, with no exceptions. When approaching traffic lights, always maintain a safe speed so you can easily stop when you need to.

Seat belts should always be fastened in Bouches-du-Rhone. That being said, the rule may vary for some vehicles, like those used by public transportation networks.