Car Hire Marseille Saint Charles Train Station

If you are planning a trip to the South of France and the area around Marseille, car hire from Marseille St-Charles train station is the perfect way to explore the city and wider region. Marseille Saint-Charles station is centrally located for easy access to the city centre and the main routes around the region. Opting for a car rental at Marseille St-Charles train station allows you to continue your journey as soon as you arrive, at your own pace.

Whether you're travelling for business or pleasure, renting a car at Marseille St-Charles makes it easy to get around in and out of the city. Our rental location at Marseille St-Charles allows you to quickly reach Marseille and the surrounding area as well as the autoroutes along the French Riviera.

Our Avis Marseille Station car rental branch offers a fleet of quality rental vehicles and speedy collection service. Our friendly team are ready with local advice on your onward drive, including the best routes to explore Marseille and the wider region.

Book direct with Avis for flexible, free cancellation up to 48 hours before your scheduled arrival to rent a car at Marseille St-Charles Station.

You’ll find our Avis desk at Marseille Saint Charles Train Station just outside the rear entrance to the station. The office is located in Narvik Square on Boulevard Voltaire. To collect your car, you’ll be heading to the car park reserved for rental cars following the signs for Avis ‘Parking Voitures’.

Our car rental agency at Marseille St-Charles Station offers a selection of vehicles suitable for city driving, business trips and longer journeys. You can choose a practical city car for navigating Marseille, a comfortable sedan or an SUV offering more space.
Additional equipment is also available including GPS, child seats plus additional driver options.

Ahead of your Avis car hire at Marseille Saint Charles Train Station, you can enjoy discounts of up to 10% on your booking plus fast-track service and exclusive offers when you join Avis Preferred, our free loyalty scheme.

If you are driving in Marseille for the first time or have just arrived in France, make sure you familiarise yourself with French driving rules before picking up your car. Some key road rules in France include driving on the right and overtaking on the left. Be aware that low beam headlamps must always remain on. Mobile phones can only be used as a built-in audio device. It is forbidden to use headphones or earbuds. In built up areas be aware that bus lanes are reserved exclusively for buses, bicycles and taxis.

What are the age requirements for hiring a rental car in Marseille?

The minimum age to rent a car in Marseille and the rest of France is 21. Age restrictions also vary by vehicle and some selected car groups are not available to drivers under the age of 25.

There is currently no maximum age for hiring a rental car, so long as you have had a full, valid, licence for at least 1 year. Some additional steps may be required for those who are over the age of 75 on the date of the scheduled return.

Can I pick up my rental car in Marseille and return it to another location?

One-way car rental with Avis makes it easy to go from A to B without driving full circle. That means you can collect your Avis hire car from Marseille and then return it to another Avis office whether that’s in France or another country in Europe. Many of our Avis locations offer a 24-hour drop-off facility, which makes a one-way car hire hassle-free and very user-friendly. Simply check out our many available one-way journeys and start planning your route. When you are ready to book, just specify your destination in the booking panel and we will arrange it for you.

Is it worth hiring a car in Marseille?

While many parts of Marseille are easily walkable or can be reached by hopping onto the city’s public transport including trams and buses, it is worth hiring a car to travel across and outside the city. Renting a car at Marseille Saint Charles Station gives you the freedom and flexibility to enjoy independent travel as well as offering the chance to explore further afield and even plan a South of France road trip.

What is parking like in Marseille?

Wherever you plan to stop in Marseille, you’ll find parking is plentiful across the city. From the port area to the precincts of Marseille Saint Charles station to the city’s main sports venue, the Stade Orange Velodrome, there are an array of options including multi-storey, surface level and on street parking. If you’ve hired from us and want to pop back to the city to explore, there are also numerous park and ride facilities on the edge of Marseille.  

The drive from Marseille Saint Charles Station into the centre of Marseille is 1.2km via Rue Colbert and takes around 5min depending on the time of day.

With a rental car from Marseille Saint-Charles Station, you can easily access a region rich in heritage, stunning coastline and natural landscapes. From the train station, the centre of Marseille is quickly accessible, ideal as the starting point for your stay.

Having a hire car also allows you to explore the Mediterranean coast, and nearby towns, and villages and rural areas or even  to cross the border to explore Italy. Renting a car allows you to get out of the city to easily to explore the surrounding area and plan your trip at your own pace with greater freedom of movement.

Perfectly positioned with road trips beckoning in any direction, you could choose to head to the lavender fields and medieval hilltop villages of Provence or join the coast road and drive east towards the glittering Cote D’Azur. Chic destinations like St Tropez and Cannes are around a 2hr drive along the A50 and D98.

For something completely different, head west along the coast road to the city of Martigues, often described as the Venice of Provence for its network of canals and bridges. The city is just a 30min drive from Marseille on the A55 so a perfect place to stop for coffee before you drive on further west into the Carmargues National Park, a nature lovers’ paradise and unique wetland region known for its lakes and beaches, flamingos, bulls and wild horses. 

Avis offers a rental experience designed to make your travels easier from the moment you arrive at Marseille Station. Our Marseille St-Charles Station car rental location is focussed on a high quality of service and offering quick and easy vehicle collection so you can continue your journey as soon as possible.

• Fully flexible
  Enjoy fee-free flexible booking with full cash refunds and no vouchers.

• Savings on coverage
  When you choose Avis Inclusive you can experience total peace of mind with no extras or surprises. Pay one upfront price for free Roadside Assistance Plus and 25% discount on comprehensive zero-excess cover.

• Loyalty benefits
  Join our free loyalty programme Avis Preferred, and benefit from priority service, discounts and more.

• Faster collection
  Save time at the counter by registering your details in advance with our simple and free QuickPass. You could be on the road sooner than you think.

• VIP treatment
  Get priority counter service on collection with Avis Preferred. At our larger locations you can use our Avis app to go straight to your car where the keys will be waiting for you.