Vehicles
If renting a car on holiday can be convenient for getting around, it’s best to adopt the right reflexes to avoid unpleasant surprises: check the services included, such as insurance, read the rental contract carefully, find out about the credit card required…
If you find the car of your dreams in another EU country, before buying it, check the seriousness of the seller, find out about the number plates needed to bring the vehicle back to France and don’t leave without the documents needed for its final registration.
In this section you will also find practical information on winter tires, traffic violences and driving rules in France.
Car purchase abroad
Follow our advice before buying a new or used car in another European country or online.
Renting a car in Europe
Information about renting a car in Europe: Online reservation, rental contract, handover protocol, accident, fines etc.
Driving in France and in Europe
We’ll help you make sense of the different traffic codes and driving requirements across Europe and in France.
Fines abroad
Certain traffic offences committed abroad may result in prosecution or fines in France. Also be aware of restricted traffic zones (ZTL) and tolls in Italy.
Accidents and repairs
All our advice on what to do in the event of a car accident abroad and the rules governing car repairs in several European countries.
