Bourgogne-Franche-Comté car hire

Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.

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Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to hire a car in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté are Dijon (67% of total searches of users looking to hire a car in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté) and Beaune (33%).

On average a car hire in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté costs £228 per week (£33 per day).

On average a car hire in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté costs £979 per month (£33 per day).

Renting a car in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté offers several advantages that would make your visit memorable and enjoyable. The region's picturesque countryside and charming villages make it ideal for scenic drives, giving you the freedom to explore off-the-beaten-path locations. Attractions like the stunning vineyards of Burgundy, the Jura Mountains, and the historic towns of Dijon and Besançon are best accessed by car, as public transportation options might be limited or time-consuming. Additionally, the region's natural beauty, such as the Morvan Regional Natural Park, is much easier to view by a car.

Driving in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté is similar to the experience of driving elsewhere in France. Most local drivers in the region promote calm and respectful culture by following traffic rules in towns and rural areas. Most roads are well-maintained, but rural areas may have narrower and more winding routes. Speed limits are strictly enforced, ranging from 50 km/h (31 mph) in towns to 130 km/h (81 mph) on highways. Tolls are common on major highways. During peak tourist seasons, you can expect traffic around popular spots like the Burgundy vineyards and the Jura Mountains as tourists enjoy the beautiful landscapes.

The minimum age for renting a car in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté is 21. However, most companies offering car rentals, including Avis, Hertz, and Europcar, have adopted young driver surcharges, which must be paid as extra insurance coverage charges for young drivers between the ages of 21 and 24. The cumulative surcharge is often paid before being issued the car key. Besides meeting the minimum age, you will be expected to present a valid driver's license with no major endorsements, an International Driver's Permit, and a debit or credit card.