Book Ardèche car rentals from $42

There’s something to be said for traveling like a free spirit. But sometimes you have to know which way you’re going. Before you jump in your rental car and coast down the road, it’s good to know a bit about Ardeche. You’ll need to book a flight to France to make it to this epic destination.

With an abundance of glorious highways and inviting open roads, many travelers opt to turn their Ardeche vacations into self-drive tours. If you’re putting together a road trip of epic proportions, you’ll want to know which destinations to add to your bucket list. Here are the most popular regions to visit in this magnificent place:

• Guilherand-Granges (population of 11,400)
• Tournon-sur-Rhone (population of 10,600)
• Le Teil (population of 8,600)
• La Voulte-sur-Rhone (population of 5,100)

Here are our suggestions on how to hop behind the wheel of a rental car with some extra cash in your wallet:

• Use our handy filter tool to steer you toward the hottest car deals in town — and then compare the prices;
• By submitting only your email address into our Price Drop Alert, you’ll be informed of all of the best deals for your selected location;
• Before you pick up your keys and hop behind the wheel, take a look at both airport and non-airport pickup and drop-off office locations to make sure you’re getting the best deal in town;
• You can sometimes save yourself some dollars if your plans are flexible. Compare different days and dates and find out what savings you can score;
• Pickup and drop-off times usually need to be around the same time (e.g, both 9 a.m.) or you could be asked to pay for an entire extra day;
• If you’re looking to save a pretty penny, pay as soon as you book and bag some of the best rates around;
• Make your booking as soon as your dates are locked in. The earlier you book, the bigger the choice.

That all said, Ardeche is widely known for its impressive rock formations, valleys, and extinct volcanos. Many adventurers leave the city to savor those glorious sights. If that’s something you want to do, book an SUV or a full-size car. Even if you don’t intend to get off the beaten track, you’ll be glad you have all the extra legroom.

Sometimes it’s all about the journey, which makes finding the right car important. If you’re planning an epic road trip around Ardeche, a roomy SUV could be the answer. If you’d like the best possible deal and plan on doing a lot of city driving, a budget compact is a wise pick. All you need to do is choose what’ll suit you best, load up the car, and hit the road.

You’ll have to stick to the right when driving in Ardeche. Also, take some extra care if it’s your first time behind the wheel here. Once you’re familiar with the roads, relax and enjoy the scenery!

In Ardeche, the maximum default speed limit is typically 130km/h. (50km/h is the minimum.) When approaching built-up areas, bear in mind that unless stated otherwise, 50km/h is the limit.

Usually, your chosen car rental company will bill the amount fined to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may provide your contact details to local authorities so they can send a fine straight to you.