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Driving in France, Car Rental, Luggage Space, Standard Shift
| Driving in France: Speed Limits Speed limits in Europe are by KPH: Kilometers per hour and are clearly marked along most roads in France, often with flashing lights. Berms,or speed bumps are used to slow traffic but are not too large and in limited numbers. They are marked by a tent like symbol that will look like the symbol for a campsite. |
Speed limits are clearly posted as above; this is
80.77 mph when clear, 68.35 in the rain 130
Kilometers per hour on a clear day 110 in the rain,
speed limits through villages will be greatly reduced
and enforced
80.77 mph when clear, 68.35 in the rain 130
Kilometers per hour on a clear day 110 in the rain,
speed limits through villages will be greatly reduced
and enforced
Car Rental, Luggage Space
When shopping for a rental car, you should consider your need for luggage space
when determining size of the vehicle. Some agencies suggest the number of
bags that each model can carry,
Shop on line well ahead of your trip.
Another important consideration will be your ability to drive a standard shift
vehicle. You will find Highway driving is just like highway travel in the US with toll
tickets, rest areas, food and gas stops all being very similar but hill villages will
require skill with the clutch in standard shift vehicles.
Familiarity with the International Driving Symbols would help. A map legend will
have explanations of the various symbols and road sign logos.
When shopping for a rental car, you should consider your need for luggage space
when determining size of the vehicle. Some agencies suggest the number of
bags that each model can carry,
Shop on line well ahead of your trip.
Another important consideration will be your ability to drive a standard shift
vehicle. You will find Highway driving is just like highway travel in the US with toll
tickets, rest areas, food and gas stops all being very similar but hill villages will
require skill with the clutch in standard shift vehicles.
Familiarity with the International Driving Symbols would help. A map legend will
have explanations of the various symbols and road sign logos.
| Car Rental, Luggage Space, Standard Shift, International Traffic Symbols |
| Auto Rental and Driving France's highways is very similar to Rental and travel in the US or Canada with high speed toll roads, and rest areas/gas stops. |
| In France the Car Rental, the vehicles, and the Traffic Laws, vary little from the US or Canada. International Traffic Symbols are graphic rather than language based as in the US |
An exit sign showing the route number of the
feeder road with the towns listed. The speed
limit is listed on a white sign with a red circle: 90
KM per hour or about 56 miles per
feeder road with the towns listed. The speed
limit is listed on a white sign with a red circle: 90
KM per hour or about 56 miles per
Car Rental can be booked
on line through Auto
Europe. They broker the
best deal with agencies
located in all major cities
and at TGV train stations in
the smaller cities like
Avignon
on line through Auto
Europe. They broker the
best deal with agencies
located in all major cities
and at TGV train stations in
the smaller cities like
Avignon
Standard shift rental will be the
least expensive but require skill with
the clutch in the hillside villages.
least expensive but require skill with
the clutch in the hillside villages.
Driving in France is done on the
right side and is similar to the
USA, Canada, and Mexico
right side and is similar to the
USA, Canada, and Mexico
Highway Driving in France differs little from US, Canada, and Mexico
Marked Speed Limits similar Traffic Laws, Rest stops for Gassing up.
On side roads The Rotary will display directions to villages and cities
Return the rental car with an empty tank? See Policy details
Driving to Provence: Rental cars are available at CDG Airport and high speed toll roads will speed you
to Provence. A one day trip is possible but a two day trip will allow sightseeing on the way,
to Provence. A one day trip is possible but a two day trip will allow sightseeing on the way,
Do You need an International Driving Permit
to drive in Europe.
In France and Italy you can rent a car and do not
need to show an International Permit, only your
drivers license Italian law requires that See Article
to drive in Europe.
In France and Italy you can rent a car and do not
need to show an International Permit, only your
drivers license Italian law requires that See Article
No Passing for
commercial
vehicles
commercial
vehicles
No Passing
zone ends
zone ends
| Rotary with yield to traffic in rotary |
| Check Auto Europe's prices and availability, gas or diesel models |
SoftSeatTravel.com is affiliated with Auto Europe because we like their selection, price, and ease of
booking on the web. . Shop online well ahead of your trip and choose diesel or gas, luggage space,
important) standard or automatic,(important) two door, four door and other options. Renting for more than
17 days; see their options
booking on the web. . Shop online well ahead of your trip and choose diesel or gas, luggage space,
important) standard or automatic,(important) two door, four door and other options. Renting for more than
17 days; see their options
Speed limits will be clearly marked and the Rotary will be a welcome site with its directions to various
towns. Gassing up is similar to US with credit card and automatic shut-off at modern pumps. Car rental are
available in all large cities and at many TGV Train Stations..
towns. Gassing up is similar to US with credit card and automatic shut-off at modern pumps. Car rental are
available in all large cities and at many TGV Train Stations..
Information for those renting a vehicle in Provence
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A diesel vehicle will be less expensive to run. When gassing. Note that fuel will be less expensive at the
local filling station or Market in the small town or village than on the highway. Diesel is called diesel or
Gazole in France.
A diesel vehicle will be less expensive to run. When gassing. Note that fuel will be less expensive at the
local filling station or Market in the small town or village than on the highway. Diesel is called diesel or
Gazole in France.
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