$42 Cheap Car Rental in Saint-Etienne

If your trip to Saint-Etienne is all booked but your travel itinerary is a little on the empty side, let us give you a few hints and tips.If anybody asks why you’re heading here, just show them some pictures of Stade Geoffroy-Guichard and Musee des Beaux-Arts. These fabulous attractions will guarantee you have an unforgettable trip.Not far from the heart of the city, Zenith Saint-Etienne Metropole is one attraction you might like to add to your to-do list. If you still have room on that travel schedule, Musee d’Art et d’Industrie and Museum of Modern Art will keep you amused too.

You don’t have to limit your adventuring to just Saint-Etienne. Vienne is only 25 miles away and is home to a neat range of nearby things to see and do, such as Theatre Antique. Afterwards, point your rental car in the direction of Temple d’Auguste et de Livie.

If you’re mostly here for business purposes, you’ll probably be going to Cite du Design. It’s located 1 mile away.

Having your own ride in Saint-Etienne will give you the freedom to go where you want, when you want. Maybe you’d like to head out of the city, hit the country roads, and go wherever the wind takes you. If so, grab the keys to one of our mid-size or full-size SUVs and explore the beautiful impressive rock formations in the area. If you’d prefer to experience the bright lights of the city, go for something small. Zipping around busy streets and traffic will be a whole lot easier with a mini or compact car.

You’ll be glad to hear that there’s a huge variety of both economy and high-end rental vehicles in Saint-Etienne. What you end up going for is largely dependent on what you’re willing to spend and the activities you’ve got planned. Specialty vehicles often spare no expense when it comes to mod cons and comfort. If you feel like splashing out, why not pick up an elite SUV, or perhaps a flashy medium-sized vehicle? Alternatively, if you just need something to zip around town in as cheaply as possible, stick with an economy compact vehicle (or something else that’s unlikely to break the bank).

You have to drive on the right side of the road in Saint-Etienne. Even though you may be comfortable with the traffic rules, we recommend driving a bit more cautiously on roads you’re not familiar with.

Nabbing a parking space in Saint-Etienne shouldn’t be too difficult. Of course, it depends on where you are and when — it may be tricky parking right in the center during busier periods.

Since the population of Saint-Etienne is only 176,300, you shouldn’t encounter too much difficulty with traffic congestion. However, downtown streets are generally busier before and after work hours, so you may want to avoid driving during these times.

Speed limits vary across the city of Saint-Etienne, but generally range from 50km/h to 130km/h. Most residential roads have a top speed of 50km/h unless indicated otherwise.

Normally, your rental car company will bill the amount of the fine to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may supply your contact details to local authorities so they can send a fine to you directly.

It’s illegal to use your cell phone while driving around Saint-Etienne, and you could also receive a fine for just handling a phone when you’re in control of a vehicle. That being said, using hands-free or Bluetooth functions is permitted, as long as you keep your attention on the road.

In Saint-Etienne, it’s a criminal offence to operate a vehicle with a BAC (blood alcohol content) in excess of 0.05%. If you’re thinking of having a drink or two, you’d be wise to leave the car at your hotel.

Yes, drivers can turn on a red light in Saint-Etienne. Firstly though, you have to completely stop the vehicle. Proceed only when you know the lane you are turning into is clear.

Although there are a few exceptions, seat belts are compulsory in Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes.